Senior Scientist (Geophysical Data)

Nevada National Security Sites • Part-time • North Las Vegas, NV, US • 1w ago

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.

Responsibilities

THIS IS A CASUAL POSITION WORKING A MAXIMUM 900 HOURS PER CALENDAR YEAR.

Key Responsibilities

Devise imaginative, thorough, and practical solutions requiring evaluation of standards and processes. Solutions may be unique.
Function as Geology Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation – Data and Diagnostics group in the Global Security Directorate.
Work as part of a team performing 24/7 geologic support during drilling operations.
Perform well-site geologic support during drilling and coring operations.
Conduct lithological studies and fracture analyses on core and using borehole geophysical log data.
Assist in oversight of borehole geophysical logging operations, and other geologic fieldwork as assigned.
Assist in researching, compiling and analyzing geologic data.
Assist in management of project-specific relational databases of drill hole information, including construction data, geologic data, geophysical log data, and sample data.
Coordinate execution of assigned projects.
Develop processes, procedures, work instructions.
Prepare procurement requirements and work statements for subcontracts, and evaluates bids.
Contribute to strategies, reports and technical proposals.
Prepare concept designs and analytical methods.
Guide implementation and utilization of technology for both experimental and operational needs.
Serve as lead on teams requiring coordination with other teams. Coordinates work with other project team members.
Author formal publications.
Produce intellectual property.
Provide expertise on operational goals.
In addition to fulfilling basic ESH&Q obligations:
- Assume increased responsibility for safety as job responsibilities expand.
- Work may affect public health and safety.
- May participate on a safety team.

Qualifications

Due to the nature of our work, US Citizenship is required for all positions.

Bachelor’s in calculus-based technical (STEM) field plus at least 5 years relevant experience. Skill building experience must demonstrate either deeper technical specialization or additional cross-disciplinary knowledge. Graduate research experience may be recognized.
Master of Science degree preferred.
Ability to builds teaming relationships with technical and other company organizations.
Executes work in a disciplined manner to demonstrate compliance with laws, codes, orders, and MSTS policies and procedures.
Experience with drilling operations and data collection preferred.
Knowledge and experience with electronic databases is preferred.
Working knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint and Datamine Products preferred.
Ability to execute work in a disciplined manner to demonstrate compliance with laws, codes, orders, and MSTS policies and procedures.
Ability to prioritize and schedule multiple activities in the most efficient manner and meet required deadlines.
Be team-oriented with good communication skills. Able to work closely with a diverse group of scientists and engineers.
The primary work location will be at the Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada).
Work schedule will be 4/10s Monday through Thursday (subject to change).
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.

Ability to obtain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification credential under the Department of Energy Order 206.2, ‘Identity, Credential, and Access Management,’ and Supplemental Directive NNSA SD 206.2, ‘Implementation of Personal Identity Verification for Uncleared Contractors.’

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: $99,340.80 to $149,011.20.

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