Transportation Manager

Overview

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 a Transportation Manager and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will lead the transportation management group for the Managing and Operating (M&O) contractor at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). In this role, the candidate will oversee shipment scheduling and monitor Department of Energy (DOE) contract carriers to ensure driver and equipment availability aligns with project timelines. Key responsibilities also include ensuring the proper maintenance and readiness of trailers and shipment packaging.

This position requires strong communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to interface with internal and external customers and organizations from across the TRU Waste Complex, including the Department of Energy (DOE). Organizational skills and project management duties are extremely important. Must ensure that compliance with the applicable regulatory, quality assurance, and safety requirements are adhered to and maintained at all times in order to support the WIPP mission.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform all duties related to management of personnel reporting to this position in a timely and quality-driven approach.  This includes, but is not limited to, development planning, performance counseling, documentation, salary planning and review, assignment and evaluation of work.
• Assume full responsibility for the review and approval of all stages of departmental duties and programs.
• Plan, schedule workload, and assign work.
• Budget planning for the Transportation Organization.
• Control expenditures.
• Serve as expert and spokesperson on significant business and technical management matters involving financial, customer relations, employee relations and/or oversight activities and issues.
• Maintain safe and healthy environment by following established safe work practice and procedures.  Investigate and report identified safety concerns or situations.
• Instill strong safety ethics by conducting all activities with attention to personnel safety, operations safety, and environmental impact.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

These requirements must be met to be considered for this posting. Uploaded resumes and completed applications are the means of determination. Applicants are encouraged to provide a cover letter that addresses each of the minimum requirements and as many of the desired skills as applicable to their expertise.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with five (5) years of related experience, or
• Associate’s degree with nine (9) years of related experience, or
• High School Diploma or Equivalency with thirteen (13) years of related experience is required.
• Professional experience must include leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of operational safety, conduct of operations, and quality assurance programs.
• Physical demands associated with this position include prolonged standing, extensive walking, lifting and carrying heavy weighted items, up to 50 pounds.
• The ability to negotiate stairs, ladders and platforms, as well as the ability to work in various weather conditions.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without SIMCO visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the WIPP Site (even if teleworking, must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a badge).
• Non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns—including sensitive countries, state sponsors of terrorism, countries of risk, and other designated countries –are subject to additional security requirements that limit site access.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with Nuclear Regulatory commission Type B packages.
• Direct experience related to the position is preferred. (Transportation Engineer and scheduler) 

Salary Range

$114.912 to $201,044 per year. Exempt grade level(s) 34-36. The specific salary offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors, particularly the candidate’s relevant experience and education.

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

*These benefits vary by position.

Equal Opportunity

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 ability—or unable to use—the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact (575) 234-8490 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 a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the posting date. SIMCO reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.