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 Planning and Scheduling Manager and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Responsibilities

The SIMCO Planning and Scheduling Manager oversees all aspects of WIPP schedule development, maintenance, monitoring, reporting and recovery plan development activities. The position provides overall management of project organizational and administrative activities related to planning and scheduling, including compliance, training, procedure development, and supervises the development and integration of individual schedules into the total project plan. The position also establishes project milestones, supervises schedule resource loading and leveling. Supports development of scheduling standards and procedures and provides direction to the scheduling team. Provides direction and support to integration of subcontractor schedules. Ensures the Integrated Master schedules (IMS) comply with established DOE Quality Standards and are executed within the SIMCO EVMS system description. Position will have 3 direct reports and 2 indirect (matrixed deployed planners supporting Capital Asset Projects and MCP). Due to the importance of Planning and scheduling to overall EVMS Compliance, this is intended to be a senior managerial role within the department, requiring extensive experience allowing the individual to be able to respond timely to non-standard requests for support and direction, including problem solving and liaison with senior management across multiple departments. Successful candidate will be a self-starter, pro-active and expected to engage directly with both Customer and Senior SIMCO and Bechtel Management in the completion of normal day-to-day duties.

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 nineteen (19) years of relevant experience, or
• Associate’s degree with twenty-three (23) years of relevant experience, or
• High School Diploma or Equivalency with twenty-seven (27) years of relevant experience is required.
• 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

• Prior Bechtel Experience Preferred
• Prior DOE experience preferred
• Prior WIPP experience preferred
• Expert analytical and computer skills required
• Experience representing the client and reviewing / integrating contractor schedules preferred

Salary Range

$134,030 to $237,594 per year. Exempt grade level(s) 36-38. 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.