Environmental Compliance Specialist

Overview

Be part of the nation’s only repository for the disposal of nuclear waste known as Transuranic (TRU) waste. Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, LLC (SIMCO), managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is currently seeking a qualified individual to serve as an Environmental Compliance Specialist and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

This position provides technical and regulatory support to the WIPP Environmental Program for implementation and oversight of the environmental permits, regulations and DOE Orders applicable to the WIPP facility. The emphasis will be on the RCRA Permit; however, support will include, but not be limited to, the following regulations and permits as applicable:

• NMED/RCRA 90-day generator regulations
• NM Ground Water Quality Bureau Regulations
• NM Ground Water Quality Bureau Discharge Permit DP-831
• NM Air Quality Regulations
• DOE Orders
• Other environmental permits

The job scope includes providing the following compliance‑related support at the WIPP facility:

• Act as permitting liaison at the WIPP facility, representing the facility at meetings, performing permit related walk‑arounds/inspections, obtaining facility information for permit modifications, and field verifying permit modification changes in progress.
• Review and/or develop Class 1 Permit Modifications; support development of permit modifications and renewals.
• Review facility external inspection/reviews and support coordination with external inspection teams, including documentation preparation.
• Oversee the facility RCRA Inspection Program, ensuring scheduled inspections are performed and documented, and reporting, tracking, and trending inspection non‑conformances.
• Conduct permit screening to ensure changes to facility plans and procedures comply with the RCRA Permit.
• Support the development and implementation of an environmental compliance internal assessment program, coordinating and performing assessments directed by the Environmental Program Manager.

• Bachelor's degree, or
• Associate’s degree with four (4) years of professional experience performing oversight/quality functions, or
• High School Diploma or Equivalency with eight (8) years of professional experience performing oversight/quality functions.
• Must be familiar with the WIPP facility and organizational structure to perform the required assessment and coordination functions.
• Must be familiar with the SIMCO management assessment program.
• Must be familiar with the WIPP Hazardous Waste Facility Permit.
• Must have previous oversight/inspection experience.
• Must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment with minimal direction.
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills.

Must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

• Associate's degree or higher education or equivalency in experience and training.
• ASME NQA-1 Lead Auditor or equivalent training.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance:
  Coverage on date of hire; surgical concierge service; EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more.
• Modern work arrangements to include 4‑day workweeks (four 10‑hour days)*.
• Relocation assistance*.
• Shuttle commuter service from the local areas.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.>
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• On‑site fitness center and other wellness support including some public gym membership reductions.
• Company paid short term disability.
• Company paid life insurance (1x annual salary).
• Pension plan that provides monthly annuity after retirement and 401(k) with 0.50 matching up to 6%.
• Voluntary benefits:
  Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity;
  Long‑term disability program;
  Health and Flexible savings accounts;
  Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance. These benefits vary by position.

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