Intern (506)
Requisition ID 506 - Posted - PI-HR Human Resources - Carlsbad, NM, US - WIPP Site - Human Resources
Overview
Be part of the nation's only repository for the disposal of nuclear waste known as Transuranic (TRU) waste.
Exciting opportunities for paid Summer Internships at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in Carlsbad, New Mexico. This is a great opportunity for a college student who is ambitious and looking for a unique growth opportunity.
The WIPP underground facilities is a mine constructed and maintained at a depth of 2,150 feet below the surface within the Salado Formation found in southeastern New Mexico. This formation is primarily composed of evaporates to include halite (rock salts) common to the Permian Basin region of the Southwestern United States. The formation also includes a number of clay seams (layers) at various depths throughout the formation. The underground facility (the mine) serves as a permanent storage facility for transuranic nuclear waste which is a by-product of the nation's nuclear weapons production programs.
Responsibilities
Summer internships are available in a variety of disciplines which may include:
Engineering (Mechanical, Nuclear, Mine, Electrical, Civil, etc.)
Procurement
Accounting
Operations
Chemical Engineering/Chemistry
Plant Maintenance
Human Resources
Communications and Public Relations
Industrial Safety and Hygiene
Project Management
Radiological Control
Fire Protection
Business Administration
Emergency Management and Security
Interns will be required to prepare and deliver a presentation about their experience before the end of the summer.
Minimum Requirements
These requirements must be met to be considered for this posting. Uploaded resumes and completed applications are the means of determination. Applicants are encouraged to provide a cover letter that addresses each of the minimum requirements and as many of the desired skills as applicable to their expertise.
Education and Experience
Must be in a degree program that is relevant to the project.
Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited college/university (high school students enrolled in college classes are not eligible).
Must have completed at least 16 credit hours toward a degree.
Must supply a current copy of your college transcript.
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.
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.
Preferred Requirements
Salary Range
This is a paid internship at $30 per hour.
What We Offer
Modern work arrangements to include 4-day workweeks (four 10-hour days)
Shuttle commuter service from the local areas
Acrrued paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
On-site fitness center
Reimbursement for eligible domestic en route travel expenses to and from the internship up to the maximum federal rates allowed:
Personal vehicle mileage or airfare [if cost-effective], lodging, and meals & incidentals (if traveling more than 300 miles per day).
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.
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