Nuclear Facility Operations Lead

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.

• Bachelor’s degree in field related to the position or equivalent training and experience, plus at least 8 years of related and progressively responsible experience. 
• 3 years’ experience in:
  • Nuclear operations or nuclear maintenance such as those found at a DOE nuclear facility, commercial power plant, or US Navy Nuclear Propulsion Program. Conduct of Operations (DOE O 422.1), Nuclear Maintenance (DOE O 433.1B), Transportation & Packaging (DOE O 460.1C and 461.1B), and Quality Assurance requirements (DOE O 414.1D); or
  • High explosives handling and operations; or chemical handling, storage, transfer, and controlled release activities. Conduct of Operations (DOE O 422.1), Transportation & Packaging (DOE O 460.1C and 461.1B), and Quality Assurance requirements (DOE O 414.1D).
• Candidate must have a working knowledge of Nuclear Safety Management (10 CFR 830), Occupational Radiation Protection (10 CFR 835), Price Anderson Amendment Act (PAAA) and Personnel Selection & Training Qualification (DOE O 426.2).
• Experience working with requirements-based systems for areas such as nuclear material operations, facility operations and maintenance, and radiological activities. 
• Ability to read and follow detailed instructions utilizing MSTS Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's). 
• Experience with planning and scheduling to deconflict workload distribution and execution of the work.
• Skilled in working and communicating effectively with other User project functional groups such as Engineering, Construction, Project Management, National Weapons Laboratories and other government organizations performing Work For Others programmatic activities. 
• Must possess excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with all types of people in a tactful, professional, and effective manner. 
• Computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and MS Outlook are desired.
• The primary work location will be at the Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada). The DAF is located in the forward areas of the NNSS.
• 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: $101,254.40 - $162,011.20.

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

The Device Assembly Facility (DAF) is seeking a Lead Nuclear Facility Operations Specialist (Supervisor II) who will support operations at the NNSS Device Assembly Facility (DAF). As an integral part of our DAF team, you will collaborate with external and internal partners to attain desired success states and sustain successful operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of Principle Nuclear Facility Operations Specialists performing the duties of DAF Operations Supervisors throughout the DAF.
• Performs the duties as a DAF Operations Supervisor when required.
• Participate in DAF procedural creation and periodic updates.
• Serve as the primary DAF point-of-contact (POC) for nuclear project operations introduced into the DAF by User organizations.
• Serve as the interface between the User project team and DAF support activities and is responsible for ensuring safe operations at the DAF.  
• Ensure the facility is prepared to support User project work daily. 
• Ensure User project operations comply with relevant DAF policies, programs, and procedures. 
• Perform as on-call DAF duty Officer.
• Participate as an Abnormal Event Drill Coordinator to ensure operational drills are conducted safely and followed to approved procedures. 
• Monitor credited safety system surveillances and in-service inspections and supports system preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance.  
• Perform related work as assigned by the DAF Nuclear Operations Manager.  
• Perform local emergency director (LED) function and may act on behalf of the Nuclear Operations Manager in the DAF.