Job Description

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 Plant (WIPP) is currently seeking an Operations Support Manager to join our Nuclear Facility Operations team to support our government customer in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

The successful candidate will lead and manage the Operations Support Group that dedicates management attention to continuous improvement of Operations, ISMS, and mission execution. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and maintaining a program that ensure that essential elements used to protect WIPP interest meet established requirements for reliability, operability, readiness, and performance prior to and during operational use. The successful candidate will ensure the Operations Support program encompasses all focus areas relating to protection of people, facilities, assets, and information relevant to the WIPP Operations is in compliance with applicable DOE regulations and federal laws.

Exempt Salary Grade (34-37)

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

• Bachelor of Science degree with nine (9) years of working experience.
• Associate\'s Degree with thirteen (13) years of working experience.
• High School Diploma with seventeen (17) years of working experience.
• Proven leadership and management skills.
• Management experience in Operations or Engineering.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Nuclear or High Hazard operations experience.
• At least 5 years\' experience as a manager in operations, engineering or program management (7-10 years is highly preferred)
• Excellent leadership, mentoring and coaching skills.
• The ability to lead or participate in unusual event investigations and critiques, as necessary.
• Emergency response experience.
• Knowledge of Nuclear Operations orders and procedures.
• Good interpersonal skills in detailing with the public and WIPP employees.

Starting salary $107,021 per year *

*Base salary will be dependent upon candidate\'s background (i.e. education and experience)

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.

Salado Isolation Mining Contractors