Maintenance Mechanic SSCVS

Department:MU-MA Mech

Location:Carlsbad, NM

Be part of the nation-s 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 aMaintenance Mechanicto join our team located in Carlsbad, NM.

The Maintenance Mechanic will perform corrective and preventative maintenance on diesel and electric mobile equipment, hoisting equipment, mining equipment, and waste handling equipment at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant. Candidate will be required to attain and maintain the qualifications and training necessary to perform field maintenance, follow all safety procedures, regulations and policies, and promptly report any hazards or unsafe conditions to management. Must maintain qualifications and training to perform assigned duties and must be able to pass a Pulmonary Function Test to qualify and work in a respirator in contaminated areas.

This is a 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.

• Four (4) years of relevant mechanical maintenance experience in a commercial or industrial environment or four (4) years of industrial maintenance training/education 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.

Filled with SIMCO USW membership first, according to CBA, before other candidate considerations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Mining and diesel mechanic experience preferred.

Pay Rate is $37.74 per hour

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.

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.