Nuclear Facility Operations Specialist I (JASPER)

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.

Support the NNSS JASPER Nuclear Facility as a Nuclear Facility Operations Specialist I. The Facility Operations Specialist will perform support duties to maintain facility operability and mission support as detailed below. The primary purpose is to ensure that facility operability is consistently safely maintained according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), federal, and state requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop basic knowledge and competence with Conduct of Operations principles (shift turnover, communications, repeat backs, procedure/compliance, log keeping, required reading, alarm response, etc.) as disseminated through company policies, directives, and established work processes.
• Support operations and maintenance at JASPER 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.
• Perform system lineups in accordance with approved procedures and checklists. 
• Perform normal and emergency operation of installed facility structures, systems, and components in support of facility operations. 
• Provide support for execution of program/project activities and data collection (i.e., fissile material handling, chemical, explosive, and radiological, etc.) 
• Accept individual responsibility and accountability for Environment, Safety, Health, and Quality (ESH&Q) processes within personal control, personal safety, and the safety of co-workers.
• Comply with established ESH&Q regulations and procedures and perform duties in a way that will not cause personal danger, endanger other individuals, or violate environmental regulations.
• Participate in and embrace MSTS safety initiatives.
• Ensure facility management is informed of all events which could affect the health and safety of site personnel or the public.
• Perform other duties assigned by Management.
• Bachelor’s degree in field related to the position 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.
• Ability to identify deficiencies in the field and communicate findings to the appropriate personnel.
• Ability to read and follow detailed instructions utilizing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 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.
• The primary work location is a forward area within the NNSS located 85 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.