Packaging Engineer 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 Packaging Trailer Engineer to join our team to support our government customer in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Candidate will be responsible for oversight of the Type B Packaging trailer fleet used at WIPP. Candidate will interface with CBFO counterpart, sub-contractors and waste handling personnel at the WIPP Site relative to the use, maintenance and repairs of the Type B trailer fleet.

Exempt Salary Grade (33-36)

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

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and at least nine (9) years of technical experience
• Experience must include some manufacturing technology and working under a quality assurance program.

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:

3 years of project management experience is desired along with knowledge of DOT trailer requirements.

What we offer:
• Competitive wages
• Modern work arrangements to include 4-day workweeks (four 10-hour days)*
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Coverage on date of hire
• Surgical concierge service
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

• Pension plan that provides monthly annuity after retirement
• Company paid life insurance (1 x annual salary)
• 401(k) with matching up to 6%
• Company paid short term disability
• 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
• Relocation assistance*
• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to the environment and safety
• Extraordinary colleagues
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• 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
*These benefits vary by position

Minimum salary $100,630 per year-- Base salary will be increased based upon candidate's background (i.e., education and experience)

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.