Senior Technologist (Facility Operations)

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

• Assist with all facility-related projects involving electrical, plumbing, environmental, safety and health, and select Heating, Venting and Cooling System (HVAC) duties.
• Participate in planning, staffing activities, scheduling projects, and deliverable tracking.
• Perform routine daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance checks on various systems throughout the facility.
• Auxiliary responsibilities include assisting with vendor research and selection for specialized jobs and projects; monitoring project schedules and engaging with customers to ensure job accuracy, completion, and timeliness; providing status updates to Facility Manager, fellow teammates, and RSL management; identifying electrical wires by color; reading and interpreting blueprints/technical diagrams; installing and maintaining wiring and lighting systems; inspecting electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers; identifying electrical problems using a variety of testing devices; repairing and/or replacing defective wiring or fixtures using hand and power tools; coordinating project assignments among engineering, construction, specialty staff groups, clients, and vendors; serving as a liaison to JBA’s Civil Engineering Department as it relates to building repairs that fall under their purview; performing routine building walk-throughs and system checks as directed; transporting GSA leased vehicles to dealership and/or auto repair shop for preventative maintenance, repairs, and detailing; adhering to state and local building regulations based on the National Electrical Code and training fellow team members to install, maintain, and/or repair electrical wiring or equipment; supporting National Security events as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in field related to the position, plus at least 8 years’ progressive related experience or High School diploma plus, 10 years’ progressive related experience.
• Knowledge of HVAC system is desired.
• The selected candidate must be a self-starter; possess strong organizational skills; and effective oral/written communication skills.
• The selected candidate must have excellent critical thinking skills; effective time management skills, and is able to work independently, as well as a part of team.
• The selected candidate must be available for emergency recall and building repairs; and possess a valid driver's license.
• The selected candidate must have functional knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• The primary work location will be at the Remote Sensing Laboratory-Andrews, on Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.
• The selected candidate can choose from the following work schedules: 4/10s, Monday through Thursday; 9/80 (off every other Friday); 5/8s (Monday through Friday) (subject to change).

Benefits

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.