Project Controls Specialist I

Nevada National Security Sites • Full-time • North Las Vegas, NV, US • $24 - $36 / hour • 3w ago

Overview

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. In this environment, the best ideas need to be voiced and every opinion matters. As such, MSTS places great value on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and is committed to a diverse and equitable workforce, with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, and perspectives.

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 Project Controls Specialist I to support the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS).

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include both cost and schedule support as part of a centralized Project Controls organization.
Support the development and execution of project and functional planning.
Develop, maintain, and monitor performance baselines, including the change control process.
Export, format, and evaluate data to support project deliverables and management needs.
Work on large and small teams to identify issues and provide viable solutions.
Support development and implementation of project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
Ensure proper Work Authorizations are approved prior to execution of project scope.
Support the project team in the development and maintenance of Primavera P6 schedules to include full loading of resource requirements and integration with the Cobra performance-reporting database.
Help the Project Manager ensure Earned Value Management process compliance.
Contribute to project estimate development and incorporation into the P6 schedule.
Learn functionality of new or updated project controls system.
Create and monitor use of project charge numbers.
Work with project manager to develop and process baseline change requests (BCRs).
Perform other duties assigned by Management.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Math or Business-related field or equivalent training and experience.
Preferred knowledge in the following areas: data analytics, budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, inquiry skills, innovation, collaboration, communication, and adaptability.
Basic computer skills including the use of spreadsheets, word processors, and databases.
Advanced MS Excel skills desired.
Ability to manipulate large amounts of data with minimal errors.
Communication and organization skills, and ability to work in a team environment.
Must be detail-oriented.
Proficiency or ability to learn the following processes and tool sets:
- Work Breakdown Structure development
- Work Authorization process
- Primavera P6 schedule development and execution process
- Develop and maintain Primavera P6 schedules to include full loading of resource requirements and integration with the Cobra performance-reporting database
- Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques
- Estimating processes and techniques
- Application System processes
- Change control process
Able to manage working at multiple sites – (1) the Losee Road facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada, and (2) the NNSS (Nevada National Security Site) located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada.
Work schedule for this position will be 4/10’s, Monday – 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.

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

The hourly range for this position is: $24.36 - $36.54.

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

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