Firefighter

Firefighter (385) Requisition ID

• 385•Posted•ES-EP Emergency Services•Carlsbad, NM, US•WIPP Site•Emergency Control• •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
• _Firefighter_
• and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

This is a USW bargaining unit position. This position will be filled with

SIMCO USW

membership first in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement before any other candidate considerations.

• Responsibilities
• The successful candidate will serve as a Firefighter.

Will respond to Fire/Medical/Hazardous Material incidents on-site and off-site. This position will perform daily Fire Protection inspections and testing on buildings and all emergency response vehicles and equipment. Provide and perform firefighting functions for on-site and off-site responses. Provide intermediate, or paramedic life support techniques for on-site and off-site personnel to include the underground. Must be knowledgeable of all emergency hand tools and equipment on response vehicles. Review and validate procedures for fire protection equipment and systems. Assist in review, development and maintenance of Fire Protection Plans. Attend on-site and off-site training for Fire/Medical/Hazardous Material, plus retain current New Mexico Intermediate Emergency Medical Technician license.

• Minimum Requirements
• _These requirements must be met to be considered for this posting.

Uploaded resumes and completed applications are the means of determination._ + High School Graduate or Equivalency is required. + Must possess a current NM EMT license or current out of state EMT license/National Registry Certification eligible for NM reciprocity. NM EMT license shall be obtained within one (1) year and possess the minimum National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1081 Fire Certification _(please upload a copy)_ . _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._

• Preferred Requirements
• 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 + 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 Pay rate of $42.11 per hour with an annual increase in August to $43.16 (2026) per the CBA.

• 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._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.