Engineering Services Manager

Engineering Services Manager

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 an Engineering Services Manager and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Responsibilities:

• Provide daily leadership and management support to design engineering personnel and configuration management personnel.
• Work with the WIPP management team to support the WIPP mission by providing resources to support engineering designs, design reviews, field engineering activities, and as-built activities.
• Facilitate audits related to configuration management and engineering programs.
• Review and recommend improvements to existing configuration management processes.
• Maintain data quality and integrity of CM database.
• Set strategy and monitor process towards team's goals.
• Communicate goals so all team members understand them and their role in achieving them.
• Assign and delegate responsibilities.
• Perform team meetings in order to provide safety information, concerns, and company wide information.
• Provide leadership in issues management, and meeting customer commitments.
• Develop and maintain organizational dynamics to foster excellence in engineering and superior communication between cross functional areas.
• Develop budget and resource strategies to meet the mission requirements.
• Perform managerial functions including vacation and timecard approvals, technical document review and approvals, and other activities as directed by the Engineering Department Manager.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with five (5) years of related experience is required.
• Must be familiar with the WIPP Engineering Service Request (ESR) program; the process of the Periodic Maintenance Identification (PMI) forms for new and existing equipment; the Delinquent Periodic Maintenance Report (DPMR) forms; and Technical Operability Evaluations (ETO).
• 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 Requirements:

• Previous work experience with subcontractors, schedules, budgets, and proposals is desired.
• Previous management or supervisory experience is a plus.
• Experience interfacing with regulatory entities is preferred.
• Engineering experience in a nuclear environment is a plus.
• Previous WIPP experience is a plus.

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 (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) 33-37. Minimum salary $103,045 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.

Equal Opportunity: Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.