Mine Manager jobs in New Mexico

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 a qualified individual to serve as a Geotechnical and Mine Engineering Manager to join our team located in Carlsbad, NM.

The successful candidate will integrate mining and ground control activities for the WIPP Underground. Responsible for safe, compliant, and timely integration among organizations personnel. Successful candidate must be able to coordinate multiple activities, supporting long-term planning with other operations groups. Will provide bi-weekly ground control updates to the Department of Energy. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) compliancy.
• Coordination of ventilation configurations for daily operations.
• Provide oversight, and updates of project completions or outages.
• Lead a weekly Underground Coordination meeting for future infrastructure needs.
• Integrate among the supporting organizations for development of installations, refurbishments, or rehabilitation of infrastructure in areas identified.

Exempt Salary Grade (34-36)

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

• Bachelor’s degree with nine (9) years of related experience, or
• Associates degree with thirteen (13) years of related experience, or
• High School Diploma or Equivalent with seventeen (17) years of related experience is required.
• Nine (9) years of related mining experience and five (5) years of management experience 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.

Higher education attainment than listed acceptable per internal level identifiers of accompanying years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Operations Management with a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Budget oversight experience for operating expenses and capital expenditures.
• Knowledge and understanding of 30 CFR coupled with good working relationship with MSHA inspectors from local and district field offices.
• Use and familiarity of Excel spreadsheets.

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 (1 x 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.

Minimum salary $109,803 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.

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.

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.