IVR Programs Coordinator (Contractor Assurance Specialist/Staff Specialist)

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 Regulatory Reporting and Implementation Verification Review (IVR) Programs Coordinator (Contractor Assurance Specialist/Staff Specialist) and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Responsibilities

As the Regulatory Reporting and IVR Programs Coordinator, the successful candidate will fill a key role in the Contractor Assurance Department, a dynamic and agile team of approximately 20 professionals who enable success of the WIPP mission by assisting line organizations in preventing, detecting, and correcting undesirable outcomes in work execution though application of forward leaning processes that define the Contractor Assurance System (CAS) and Regulatory Assurance Program.

The Contractor Assurance Department includes three teams: CAS Integration, CAS Operations, and Regulatory Assurance. The successful candidate will join the Regulatory Assurance team reporting to the Regulatory Assurance Manager. The Regulatory Assurance team is responsible for regulatory compliance, enforcement, and external oversight coordination through implementation of processes guiding:

• Management of Department of Energy (DOE) Directives listed in the M&O contract


• Price-Anderson Amendments Act (PAAA) Noncompliance Tracking System (NTS) reporting


• Occurrence Reporting and Processing System (ORPS) reporting


• Coordination of external oversight activities by DOE Office of Enterprise Assessments and Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board entities


• Safety Basis IVRs


• Coordination of 10 CFR 851 enforcement activities


• Program assessments

Specifically, the Regulatory Reporting and IVR Programs Coordinator is responsible for:

• ORPS coordination – Assisting the Nuclear Facility Operations Department in identifying, categorizing, and reporting operational events and conditions using the ORPS in accordance with DOE Order 232.2. The coordinator ensures timely notification and reporting to DOE, including development and tracking of corrective actions to closure.


• Enforcement coordination – Facilitating the identification, screening, and reporting of potential nuclear and radiological safety non-compliances under the PAAA utilizing the NTS. This role collaborates with facility management to draft and track corrective actions and serves as the primary liaison with the DOE Office of Enforcement for nuclear safety, quality assurance, and worker safety issues.


• IVR coordination – Coordinating and leading independent IVRs to confirm that new or revised safety basis controls and Technical Safety Requirements are fully integrated into facility procedures, physical systems, and training. The coordinator develops formal IVR plans and checklists to verify that operations can safely proceed under the updated safety basis, and reports the results.

The Regulatory Reporting and IVR Programs Coordinator applies organizational and analytical skills to implement their responsibilities by:

• Providing process workflow subject matter expertise


• Interfacing with senior management and line organization representatives


• Tracking and reporting status


• Providing feedback and coaching to users of Regulatory Assurance processes


• Monitoring and analyzing program performance


• Identifying and implementing improvement actions


• Developing and maintaining procedures


• Developing and delivering training


• Utilizing supporting software toolsets

As experience and proficiency grows, the coordinator may be assigned additional responsibilities in one or more of the following areas: qualify as an incident investigator; qualify as a cause analyst; perform as a backup coordinator for other Regulatory Assurance processes.

Minimum Requirements

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

• Master’s degree with eight (8) years of relevant experience, or


• Bachelor’s degree with ten (10) years of relevant experience, or


• Associate’s degree with fourteen (14) years of relevant experience, or


• High School Diploma or Equivalency with eighteen (18) years of relevant experience is required


• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills


• Demonstrated verbal and written communications skills


• Demonstrated proficiency with standard business software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat)


• 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

Note, “relevant experience” may include, but is not limited to, technical, professional, or administrative positions held in the following disciplines, facilities, industries, or businesses:

• Contractor or quality assurance


• Commercial or government nuclear or radiological


• High-hazard industry/facility (e.g., mining, power generation/transmission, oil/gas, chemical processing)


• Highly regulated or proceduralized (e.g., medical, environmental, food processing, legal).

Preferred Requirements

• Nuclear or high-hazard facility experience in operations, engineering, or nuclear safety


• Experience with Contractor Assurance related programs/processes


• Experience training, coaching, or mentoring


• Familiarity with DOE Directives, Standards, and Guides


• Familiarity with applicable regulations and industry standards


• Familiarity with the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant programs, processes, and facility systems

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.

Exempt grade level(s) 33-34. Salary range: $105,312 to $172,368 per year --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.

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 [email protected] 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.