Scientist, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Engineer

Overview

Be part of the nation’s only repository for the disposal of nuclear waste known as Transuranic (TRU) waste. Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plan (WIPP), is currently seeking a qualified individual to serve as a Scientist and join our team located in Carlsbad, NM.

This position provides Permitting technical and regulatory support to the WIPP Environmental Programs. Must maintain positive working relationships with peers, project participants and leadership. Build productive relationships with organizations within and external to the WIPP Environmental Program. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction. Must have strong oral and written communication skills. Emphasis will be on the RCRA Permit;

however, support will include, but not limited to, the following regulations and permits as applicable:

• NMED/RCRA hazardous waste 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 For This Position Includes, But Is Not Limited To, Providing The Following Permitting And Compliance-related Support For The WIPP Project

• Develop, review, and/or support development of Class 1 and Class 2 RCRA Permit modifications; support development of respective meeting notices and presentations for Class 2 Permit Modification Requests (PMRs); address public comments on PMRs and support public hearings as needed.
• Performing compliance-related management assessments as needed to demonstrate implementation of Permit or hazardous waste regulatory requirements.
• Support development or review regulatory deliverables, support development of responses to NMED requests for information and perform regulatory required research as needed.
• Support Hazardous Waste Disposal Unit (HWDU) closure activities including but not limited to developing required closure notifications, closure documentation required by the WIPP Permit and closure related Permit modifications.
• Support development of NM Discharge Permit 831 Renewal Application.
• Perform Permit/RCRA screens. WIPP Permit/RCRA Screening Program ensures changes to WIPP facility plans and procedures comply with the RCRA Permit and hazardous waste regulations. This work includes reviewing Permit implementation procedures being revised or newly developed to ensure steps and/or attachments include applicable Permit related requirements.
• Maintain Permitting procedures.
• Other permitting or technical support as directed.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science.

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.

• Permitting experience.
• Familiarity with the WIPP Hazardous Waste Facility Permit.
• Previous WIPP experience.
• Knowledge of the RCRA regulations.
• Familiarity with the SIMCO management assessment program.
• Familiarity with the WIPP facility and organizational structure to be able to perform the required assessments and coordination functions.

• 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 of:
  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.

Exempt grade level(s) 28-30. Salary range: $69,444 to $120,913 --the specific salary offered to a…