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
MSTS is seeking a dynamic, self-driven, and highly motivated Senior Work Planner to join our PSS (Physical Security System) team at the NNSS.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and review work packages for the implementation and control of operations, maintenance, and construction work activities within a given facility or area.
- Facilitate and perform walkdowns/tabletop reviews to aid in scope development to clarify site conditions and discuss job details with customer and subject matter experts.
- Obtain and maintain planner qualifications and required training.
- Interface with engineers, work control, facility representatives, and planning teams for various facilities.
- Develop/author activity level work documents (ALWDs) (i.e., work packages), and job plans for assigned scope of work, projects or activities.
- Perform hazard analysis for assigned scope of work, project or activities and develop job hazard analysis documents.
- Write/develop work instructions (work plans) for assigned ALWDs.
- Obtain all required supporting documentation (permits, safety plans, drawings etc.).
- Identify skill of the worker activities and initial required training for work packages.
- Use Skills, Training, and Required Reading system, to identify the required training for assigned scope of work and ALWDs.
- Schedule and facilitate SME reviews and resolve work package issues, concerns or comments identified during work planning and review process.
- Ensure ALWDs are approved by all required SME’s and stakeholders.
- Use IBM Maximo to status, track, and coordinate all assigned ALWDs.
- Provide regular status of all assigned ALWDs to planning supervisor or manager.
- Specific planning duties may be related to mechanical, electrical, chemical and/or radiological equipment, policies, and procedures and may include resolving work restraints and bringing work packages to final closure.
- Attention to detail with regards to assets, frequencies, charge numbers, job plans, and dates.
- Analyze time and material requirements for work activity.
- Track and expedite established priority of work packages.
- Perform various functional and administrative activities in conjunction with the primary work control/work package development including, but not limited to, permit development, testing requirements, documentation generation, records management, database information management, retrieval and review, and/or training.
- Learn all Company and industry regulatory guidance and governance specific to work control and planning.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor/ Lead Planner.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in field related to the position or equivalent training and experience plus a minimum of 5 years of progressive related experience.
- Previous experience with government CMMS software is preferred.
- General knowledge of electronic security systems such as Lenel card readers, Balance Magnetic Switch (BMS), Passive Inferred, camera installation, and Preventative/Corrective maintenance timelines is desired.
- Able to use personal computer, printers, copiers, scanners, telephones, fax machines, calculators, and other general office equipment.
- Able to follow oral and written instruction and follow through on all assignments.
- Able to apply knowledge of a broad range of specialized functions and assist in coordinating activities with those of other work groups.
- Able to demonstrate creativity in how work is performed and in addressing work processes.
- Able to plan/organize work to complete in the most efficient manner and meet the required deadlines.
- Able to deal with pressure of handling multiple tasks, complaints, frequent interruptions, and time constraints.
- Knowledge of basic math, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- The primary work location will be at the Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada).
- Also, occasional travel to forward areas located in the NNSS may be required.
- Work schedule for this position is 4/10's Mondays -Thursdays (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.
Annual salary range for this position is: $78,832.00 - $118,248.00.
Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.
