Nuclear Safety 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, LLC (SIMCO), managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is currently seeking a qualified individual to serve as a Nuclear Safety Engineer and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

The successful candidate will work within the Nuclear Safety organization with duties to include: document/procedure preparation and reviews, perform Unreviewed Safety Question Determinations and Screenings, Project Safety Design Evaluations (DOE-STD-1189) and Potential Inadequate in the Safety Analysis (PISA) documents. Perform High Material at Risk (MAR) evaluations, and necessary document preparations to support the development or changes to the WIPP Documented Safety Analysis (DSA) and Technical Safety Requirement (TSR) documents when necessary.

Requires interaction and coordination with various site organizations, e.g., Engineering, Work Control, Operations, QA, Maintenance, Packaging and Transportation, and Regulatory Environmental Services. Expectation includes:
Addressing Compliance issues from internal and external sources, overviewing internal and external reviews of nuclear safety programs; following corrective actions through completion or resolution, and assuring auditable documentation in maintained.

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 professional experience, or
• Associate’s degree with nine (9) years of professional experience, or
• High School Diploma or Equivalency with thirteen (13) years of professional experience is required.
• Must have one (1) year of WIPP site 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.

• This position is included in the Training Implementation Matrix (TIM) which defines requirements for personnel selection, training, qualification and certification requirements at DOE Nuclear Facilities. Individuals applying to TIM positions will be evaluated in accordance with DOE O 426.2A, and may need to provide additional information and/or receive concurrence from the DOE for placement. See DOE O 426.2A for additional information.

• Broad, experience-based knowledge of WIPP operations and engineering principles, methods and associated regulatory requirements as desired.
• Knowledge of company practices and policies; use and/or understanding and knowledge of the DSA/TSR is preferred.
• Five (5) years of experience at a DOE Hazard Category I or II Facility is desired.
• Three (3) years of experience at WIPP is preferred.
• Good oral communication skills preferred.

• 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 savings accounts
  • Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Exempt grade level(s) 31-33. Salary range: $87,312 to $154,567 per year – the specific salary offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors, particularly the candidate’s relevant experience and education.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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