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
The Conduct of Operations division is in search of a Nuclear Operations Specialist I. This entry-level position will support ongoing operations at the Nevada National Security Site.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist facility and project management within high hazard facilities with 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, on-shift training, out-of-specifications, alarm response, lockout/tag-out, etc.) as disseminated through company policies, directives, and established work processes.
- Guide facility, project, and other company personnel concerning expected performance of 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.
- Access buildings, conduct walk-downs evolutions, monitor human performance throughout routine daily operations. This may include observations of Authorization Bases and abnormal operation of installed facility structures, systems, and components in support of facility activities to ensure applicable requirements are met (i.e., Standard Operating Procedures [SOPs], DOE Orders, etc.).
- Perform other related tasks as assigned by the manager.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in related field 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 a DOE nuclear facility, commercial power plant, or US Navy Nuclear Propulsion Program is a plus.
- Familiar with or possess knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) of Conduct of Operations per DOE O 422.1.
- Ability to read and follow detailed instructions utilizing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
- Conduct in-service inspections (ISIs) and system surveillances.
- Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and MS Outlook are desired.
- Must maintain highest levels of confidentiality when dealing with proprietary information and sensitive situations when required.
- The primary work location is the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS), located approximately 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, NV.
- Work schedule is Mon-Thurs (4/10), (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.
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 , “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 , “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 , “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.
Hourly range for this position is:
$31.02 - $46.53.
Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.
