Safety Professional

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 a Safety Professional and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

The Environmental, Safety, and Health Department at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is seeking a team member with a wide range of experience in Industrial Safety. The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge of the Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA), Mine Safety Health Administration (MSHA) as well as Department of Energy (DOE) standards, orders and regulations. The candidate will utilize a systematic approach to problem solving;

analyze findings, prepare reports, and make recommendations as directed; accurately interpret, apply and explain applicable codes, laws, regulations, policies and procedures; serve as a liaison to various organizations at the WIPP facility for the purpose of achieving full compliance with applicable federal, state and DOE requirements pertaining to Industrial Safety; conduct frequent inspections of site facilities and job performance to ensure compliance with requirements and safety of personnel;

conduct reviews of site procedures and work documents to ensure hazards are properly defined and mitigated. This position may require shift‑work.

• Implementation of OSHA/MSHA standards in an industrial/mining environment is essential
• Intermediate PC skills including Microsoft software
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Miner training is required or the ability to obtain
• Ability to work in a field environment. Environmental conditions may include weather or temperature extremes, inclement weather (such as but not limited to wind, rain, excessive heat, excessive cold, snow/ice, etc.)
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 10 pounds, with intermittent walking, bending, twisting and climbing, as well as occasional standing, siting and walking
• Ability to wear a respirator and other protective equipment to enter various types of potentially hazardous areas (such as but not limited to chemical, dust fumes, mists, heat stress factors, etc.)
• Ability to work in confined areas, tanks, heat stress conditions, high noise and areas with radiation and chemical hazards

These requirements must be met to be considered for this posting. Uploaded resumes and completed applications are the means of determination.

• Bachelor’s degree with five (5) years of working experience, or
• Associate’s degree with nine (9) years of working experience, or
• High School Diploma or Equivalency with thirteen (13) years of working experience

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.

• Work experience in Occupational Safety/Industrial Safety or related field
• Background in Lockout/Tagout, fall protection, excavations, construction, maintenance as well as mining with MSHA experience and shaft sinking
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety, hoisting and rigging, and work area inspections
• Nationally recognized safety certification such as CHP, CIH, CSP, ASP, or CHST
• Previous DOE experience

• 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 .50 matching up to 6%
• Voluntary benefits of:
  • Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
  • Long‑term disability program
  • Health and Flexible…