SIMCO, LLC · 2 days ago
Senior Scientist
Carlsbad, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$103K/yr - $169K/yr
9+ years expSIMCO, LLC is the managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP), the nation’s only repository for nuclear waste disposal. They are seeking a Senior Scientist to support the WIPP Regulatory and Environmental Compliance Program, ensuring compliance with various environmental regulations and providing technical support in waste management activities.
Government Administration
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and review RCRA Permit modifications (Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3); develop respective meeting notices and presentations for Class 2 and Class 3 modifications; develop and provide presentations at these public meetings as directed; address public comments on modifications and deliverables; develop comments on issued draft permits as needed, support public hearings, provide support to WIPP legal team on environmental matters, support negotiations with the NMED and stakeholders, develop responses to NMED requests for additional information or notices of deficiency
Prepares and presents expert testimony before regulatory bodies and courts as needed
Develop or support development of NM Ground Water Quality Bureau Discharge Permit DP-831 renewals and modifications as needed
Evaluate the need for and develop NM Air Quality Permits as needed
Maintain the WIPP/EPA PCB Conditions of Approval
Perform technical review of waste generator/storage site submitted waste stream profile forms and supporting documentation. This includes evaluating RCRA hazardous waste determinations, evaluating chemical compatibility evaluating chemical compatibility evaluations and evaluating WAC compliance
Provide technical/compliance support in transuranic waste management activities as needed and requested
Develop regulatory analysis documents, perform compliance evaluations, procedures, technical documents and perform reviews of these documents
Participate in and/or review management assessments
Provide technical and compliance related support to all aspects of the Environmental Program as needed
Provide technical and compliance related support as needed to waste generator/storage sites and the WIPP Permittees to implement the Waste Analysis Plan, RCRA large quantity generator requirements and mixed low level waste management compliance at the WIPP facility
Identify and assure compliance with regulatory and licensing requirements
Perform RCRA screens as needed to ensure proposed WIPP projects and/or activities meet permit requirements
Other duties assigned to assist in the Permitting group
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in science or engineering with nine (9) years of relevant experience is required
Must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in limited circumstances
Preferred
Advanced degree in a technical subject
15 years of experience in permitting and/or environmental compliance
Understanding of applicable environmental regulations with an emphasis on permitting and compliance
Experience interpreting and implementing relevant federal, state and/or local environmental, occupational health, legislation, regulations, and executive orders, including various regulatory agreements and stipulated final orders
Advanced usage, knowledge, and proficiency of Microsoft Office applications
Previous WIPP experience
Familiarity with the WIPP facility and organization structure, familiarity with the WIPP Hazardous Waste Facility Permit, and familiarity with environmental regulations applicable to WIPP
Previous oversight/inspection experience
Benefits
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
Company
SIMCO, LLC
Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, LLC (SIMCO) is comprised of Bechtel National Inc.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bart Simpson
CIO
Nicholas Hanni
Deputy CIO
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