Safety Professional

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Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is currently seeking a qualified individual to serve as a Safety Professional to join our team located in Carlsbad, NM.

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 OSHA, MSHA as well as 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.

Position Expectations:

• 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.
• Radiological 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 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.

Exempt Grade Level(s) (31-34)

Minimum Requirements: These requirements must be met to be considered for this posting. Uploaded resumes and 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 is required.

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.

Higher education attainment than listed acceptable per internal level identifiers of accompanying years of experience.

Preferred Requirements:

• 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.

What we offer:

• 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 (1 x 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

*These benefits vary by position.

Minimum salary $87,312 per year of a larger salary range --the specific salary offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors, particularly the candidate’s relevant experience and education.

EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

If you are an applicant with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability—or unable to use—the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact (575) 234-8405 or email wipprecruiting@wipp.ws for assistance. Upon receipt of this information, we will respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.

Reviews, and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4, will be conducted by SIMCO and a background investigation by the Federal government may be required to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and subsequent reinvestigations may be required.

Posting Duration: This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the posting date. SIMCO reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Salary : $87,312