Nuclear Facility Operations Specialist II - Mission Support and Test Services, LLC

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.

PULSE (Principal Underground Laboratory for Subcritical Experiments) Operations Department is actively looking for a Nuclear Facilities Operations Specialist II to provide support during all activities. PULSE is a nuclear facility located approximately 1,000 feet underground in the forward area of the NNSS. This role currently provides support to Subcritical Experiments, the Underground Complex Enhancement Project, and any future projects located at the NNSS.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate operations and maintenance at nuclear facilities to maintain a condition and configuration to accept and support programs and projects.
• Access buildings, conduct walk-downs, inspections and/or monitoring rounds to verify facility readiness to conduct or continue operations. This may include performing normal and emergency 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], Technical Safety Requirements [TSRs], DOE Orders, etc.).
• Verify system lineups in accordance with approved procedures and checklists to ensure operability.
• Provide support for execution of program/project activities and data collection (i.e., fissile material handling, chemical, explosive and radiological, etc.).
• Exercise independent judgment within level of responsibility. Apply knowledge and training to ensure all activities are conducted safely and consistently in compliance with applicable requirements.
• Promptly correct or report any hazard or potential hazard to supervision.
• Participate in and embrace MSTS safety initiatives.
• Previous performed duties by company directives to maintain required programs to facilitate safe and reliable facility operations.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities designated by management.
• Nuclear Facility Worker - This position is subject to the requirements of DOE Order 426.2. 
• Perform other duties assigned by Management.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in field related to the position plus at least 2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience working with requirements-based systems for areas such as nuclear material operations, facility operations, maintenance, radiological facilities, high explosives operations, or chemical handling, storage, transfer, and controlled release activities.
• Training or experience in areas related to nuclear operations of nuclear maintenance such as those found at a DOE nuclear facility, commercial power plant or U.S. Navy Nuclear Propulsion Program is a plus.
• Ability to read and follow detailed instructions utilizing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills in MS Word, Excel and Outlook desired.
• The primary work location will be at the Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada). The PULSE is located in the forward areas of the NNSS.
• Work schedule for this position will be 4/10s, 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.

Annual salary range for this position is: $77,334.40 - $116,001.60.

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