Senior Facilities Specialist

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Determine job hazards, defining appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be used by workers, schedule tasks and project elements to eliminate interference, enhance the safe execution of work, and track and trend work packages for continuous improvement.
• Obtain quotes, create Statements of Work, Exhibit B and any other pertinent documents for subcontract work.
• Furnish technical suggestions and advice on alterations and improvements to physical facilities, maintenance and repair work, and operating services.
• Provide broad facilities support during exercises, drills, and real-world events; to include home team functions and/or deployable operational support.
• Act as backup Work Planner to create Type I, 2, 3, and 4 work packages, tool pouches, and control procedures.
• Promptly correct or report any hazards or potential hazards to supervision.
• Participate in and embrace MSTS environment, safety, health, and quality initiatives.
• Become a certified Subcontractor Technical Representative.
• Research source and costs for standard and special purpose items and tracks the status of all ordered items.
• Prepare requisitions for procured items.
• Become a Qualified Electrical Worker according to MSTS's standards and policies to assist with electrical projects.
• Aid Facilities personnel with facility-related projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Facility Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent training and experience with at least 5 years relevant, progressively responsible experience.
• Desired two years' experience in Operations, Maintenance, and Construction is highly desirable.
• Ability to demonstrate a basic knowledge of HVAC, electrical and mechanical applications for use in planning and estimating work is required.
• Must be able to work effectively alone and/or in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills to interact with personnel, supporting organizations, external customers, and visitors.
• Must be willing to work non-standard hours due to emergency situations and be able to respond as directed.
• Knowledge of building systems and supporting processes to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Practical facility management experience preferred.
• Must be able to deal effectively with conflicting deadlines.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities with emphasis on continuous improvement and team building.

Physical requirements

• Ability to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to climb, crouch, and reach.
• Ability to manage multiple projects that involve colleagues and subcontractors.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

Annual salary range for this position is: $80,579.20 - $120,868.80. Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.

Schedule

The selected candidate will be able to choose from the following work schedules: 4/10s, Monday through Thursday; 9/80 (off every other Friday); 5/8s (Monday through Friday).