What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Representative position at Salado Isolation Mining Contractors?
Be part of the nations only repository for the disposal of nuclear waste known as Transuranic (TRU) waste.
Salado Isolation Mining Contractors (SIMCO), managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is currently seeking a qualified individual to serve as a Safety Representative to join our team located in Carlsbad, NM.
The successful candidate will perform duties as necessary to eliminate or control hazardous conditions resulting from equipment and machinery operation or any other unsafe acts, which may lead to personal injury or property damage. Assist in the identification, analysis, and control of occupational hazards; this is normally accomplished through inspections conducted about the site, both surface and underground. Document any hazards discovered during these inspections and outline specific actions that will be taken to address and resolve these concerns. Perform safety functions assigned by management. Review occupational safety policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards, assist with incident investigations and root cause teams when required. Assist in the evaluation of new safety programs. Assist in research for use in the determination of accident prevention measures.
Must acquire knowledge, skills, and ability to obtain safety certifications. Must be a current USW member. The successful candidate will be required to have 40-hour MSHA Underground, Electric Cart, and Hazardous Waste Worker training and Industrial Safety & Hygiene Qualifications. Must be able and willing to work underground. Successful candidate will be required to complete specified qualifications within one year from date of employment. Successful candidate will also be required to be Radiological Worker II qualified and Powered Assisted Particulate Respirator (PAPR) qualified.
This position requires these Physical Requirements: Intermittent: standing, sitting, walking, bending, twisting, crawling, kneeling, climbing, and eye-hand/foot-hand-eye coordination. Occasional (1-3hr/day): bending, twisting, crawling, climbing, and foot-hand-eye coordination. Frequent (4-7hr/day): standing, sitting, walking, and eye-hand- coordination. Repetitive Motion: intermittent fingers, wrist/hand, arm/shoulder, and leg/foot. Occasional (1-3hr/day): leg/foot. Frequent (4-7hr/day): fingers, wrist/hand, and arm/shoulder. Hand manipulation both hands. Simple grasping, power grasping, pushing, and pulling, and fine manipulation. Job will require reaching at or above shoulder level and use of the feet to operate foot controls. Lift/carry/push/pull requirements. Intermittent (1-10lbs); Occasional (1-3hr/day). Sensory: hearing - must be able to hear quiet conversation in both ears. Vision: acuity-near, far, depth, color, full field, and low light. Balance: must maintain without assistance. Touch: pressure, vibration. Smell: chemical odors, smoke, and equipment odors. Speech: must be able to articulate verbally. Use computer-mouse (1-4 hours per day).
USW Bargaining Unit Position
Minimum Requirements: These requirements must be met to be considered for this posting. Uploaded resumes and completed applications are the means of determination.
- High School Graduate or Equivalency is required.
- Must be a current USW member.
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 will be filled with SIMCO USW membership first in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement before any other candidate considerations.
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
- 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
Pay rate of $47.69 per hour with annual increases in August to $50.08 (2025) and $51.33 (2026) per the CBA.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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 abilityor unable to usethe online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact (575) 234-8405 or email wipprecruiting@wipp.doe.gov 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 seven (7) calendar days, including the posting date.
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