Senior Nuclear Facility Operations Specialist

Mission

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.)

Responsibilities

• Qualify and operate the DPF (Dense Plasma Focus) machine safely at the direction of the DPF Supervisor.
• Serve as system expert during operations.
• Daily monitor and maintain critical equipment, critically think through troubleshooting and pursue issues to satisfactory conclusion to enable work to continue.
• Support and coordinate operations and maintenance activities at Nuclear or High Hazard (HH) facilities to ensure they are ready to accept and support programs and projects.
• Access buildings, conduct walk-downs, inspections, and monitor rounds to verify facility readiness for operations.
• Perform system lineups in accordance with approved procedures and checklists.
• Execute normal and emergency operation of installed facility structures, systems, and components to support facility operations.
• Provide subject matter expertise and support for the execution of program/project activities and data collection, including but not limited to fissile material handling, chemical, explosive, and radiological materials.
• Build critical components for Dense Plasma Focusing (DPF) devices.
• Obtain and maintain qualifications necessary to operate the DPF device and operate within a CAT II nuclear facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in field related to the position or equivalent training and experience, plus at least 5 years of relevant, progressively responsible experience, which included 2 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; or experience with high explosives handling and operations; or chemical handling, storage, transfer, and controlled release activities.
• Training or experience controlling hazardous or sensitive situations.
• Experience working on mechanical, electrical, and/or control systems.
• Ability to follow detailed schematics or instructions to build complex components.
• Ability to operate under pressure from operational requirements or emergency response.
• 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.
• Ability to read and follow detailed instructions utilizing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ability to conduct in-service inspections (ISIs) and system surveillances.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and MS Outlook are desired.

Pre-placement Physical Examination

The primary work location will be at the Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada). Work schedule will be 4/10s Monday through Thursday (subject to change).

Security Clearance

The primary work location will be at the Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada). Work schedule will be 4/10s Monday through Thursday (subject to change).

Annual Salary Range

Annual salary range for this position is: $98,883.20 - $148,324.80. Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.