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Job Description

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Our MISSION is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site’s Cold War legacy. Our VISION is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air. (See NNSS.gov for our unique capabilities.) Our 2,750+ professional, craft, and support employees are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today.

+ MSTS offers our full-time employees highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; both a pension and a 401k; paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location); tuition assistance and reimbursement; and more.

+ MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs), and HII Nuclear Inc.

Responsiblities

The Device Assembly Facility (DAF) is seeking a Nuclear Facilities Operations Specialist I.

Key Responsibilities

+ Assist facility management with the development of CONOPS culture founded upon specific hazards presented.

+ Provide support and feedback during 3-year matrix updates as required per DOE O 422.1, “Conduct of Operations.”

+ Develop knowledgeable and proficient skills with Conduct of Operations principles (shift turnover, communications, repeat backs, procedure/compliance, log keeping, required reading, alarm response, etc.) as disseminated through company policies, directives, and established work processes.

+ Exercise judgment within level of responsibility as a CONOPS representative while allocated to a facility, project, document or procedure review team, or other working groups as directed.

+ Review and understand DOE orders, standards, policies, and procedures to identify hazardous conditions and operations.

+ Review and understand Standard, Abnormal, and Emergency Operating procedures and support the improvement and training of DAF Operations.

+ Assist in the development, review, and implementation of the facility Safety Basis.

+ Periodically review procedural controls to ensure all changes impacting facility operations are appropriate, necessary and viable.

+ Promptly identifies deficiencies and communicates findings to DAF management.

+ Comply with established regulations and procedures for environment, safety, health, and quality and perform duties in a way that will not cause personal danger, endanger other individuals, or violate environment, safety, health, and quality regulations.

+ Perform other duties assigned by Management.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in field related to the position or equivalent training and experience.

+ Experience working with requirements-based systems for areas such as facility operations, maintenance operations.

+ Training or experience with high explosives handling and operations; or chemical handling, storage, transfer, and controlled release activities.

+ Training or experience in areas related to nuclear operations or nuclear maintenance such as those found at DOE nuclear facilities, commercial power plant, or U.S. Navy nuclear experience a plus.

+ Ability to read and follow detailed instructions utilizing Standard Operating Procedures.

+ Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills. Computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and MS Outlook are desired.

+ Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-Level security clearance, which requires U.S Citizenship, at least 18 years of age.

+ Work schedule will be 4/10s Monday through Thursday (subject to change).

+ Work location is in the Forward Area of NNSS, (located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada.

+ Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.

+ Must possess a valid driver’s license.

MSTS is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants offered employment with MSTS are also subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment. In addition, Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age. Reference DOE Order 472.2 (https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-BOrder-chg1-pgchg) , “Personnel Security”. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Department of Energy Q Clearance (position will be cleared to this level). Reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR Part 707.4 (http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=14b1c770db022992d237769fbe9fc519&mc=true&node=se10.4.707\_14&rgn=div8) , “Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites,” will be conducted. Applicant selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation, required to participate in subsequent reinvestigations, and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. Successful completion of a counterintelligence evaluation, which may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination, may also be required. Reference 10 CFR Part 709 (http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title10/10cfr709\_main\_02.tpl) , “Counterintelligence Evaluation Program.”

MSTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

Annual salary range for this position is: $65,936.00 - $98,904.00.

Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.