Nuclear Facility Operations Specialist I - Full-time

p style="margin-left:0in;"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).nbsp; 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.nbsp; 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.nbsp; nbsp;/p ul liMSTS 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. nbsp;/li liMSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs), and HII Nuclear Inc./li /ulh3Responsibilities/h3divp style="margin-left:0in;"The Conduct of Operations division is in search of a Nuclear Operations Specialist I. This entry-level position will support ongoing operations at the Nevada National Security Site. nbsp;/pp style="margin-left:0in;"stronguKey Responsibilities/u/strong/pulliAssist facility and project management within high hazard facilities with development of CONOPS culture founded upon specific hazards presented./liliProvide support and feedback during 3-year matrix updates as required per DOE O 422.1, “Conduct of Operations.”/liliDevelop knowledgeable and proficient skills with Conduct of Operations principles (shift turnover, communications, repeat backs, procedure/compliance, log-keeping, required reading, on-shift training, out-of-specifications, alarm response, lockout/tag-out, etc.) as disseminated through company policies, directives, and established work processes./liliGuide facility, project, and other company personnel concerning expected performance of company policies, directives, and established work processes./liliExercise judgment within level of responsibility as a CONOPS representative while allocated to a facility, project, document or procedure review team, or other working groups as directed./liliAccess buildings, conduct walk-downs evolutions, monitor human performance throughout routine daily operations. This may include observations of Authorization Bases and abnormal operation of installed facility structures, systems, and components in support of facility activities to ensure applicable requirements are met (i.e., Standard Operating Procedures [SOPs], DOE Orders, etc.)./liliPerform other related tasks as assigned by the manager.nbsp;/li/ul/divh3Qualifications/h3divulliBachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent training and experience./liliExperience working with requirements based systems for areas such as facility operations, maintenance operations./liliTraining or experience with high explosives handling and operations; or chemical handling, storage, transfer, and controlled release activities./liliTraining 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./liliFamiliar with or possess knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) of Conduct of Operations per DOE O 422.1./liliAbility to read and follow detailed instructions utilizing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).nbsp;/liliConduct in-service inspections (ISIs) and system surveillances./liliRequires excellent verbal and written communication skills./liliComputer skills in MS Word, Excel, and MS Outlook are desired./liliMust maintain highest levels of confidentiality when dealing with proprietary information and sensitive situations when required./liliThe primary work location is the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS), located approximately 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, NV.nbsp;/liliWork schedule is Mon-Thurs (4/10), (subject to change)./liliPre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing./liliMust possess a valid driver’s license./li/ulp style="margin-left:0in;"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 a href="https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-BOrder-chg1-pgchg" target="_blank"DOE Ordernbsp;472.2/a, “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./pp style="margin-left:0in;"strongDepartment of Energy Q Clearance/strong (position will be cleared to this level). Reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in a href="http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=14b1c770db022992d237769fbe9fc519amp;mc=trueamp;node=se10.4.707_14amp;rgn=div8" target="_blank"10 CFR Part 707.4/a, “Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites,” will be conducted. nbsp;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 a href="http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title10/10cfr709_main_02.tpl" target="_blank"10 CFR Part 709/a, “Counterintelligence Evaluation Program.”/pp style="margin-left:0in;"nbsp;nbsp;/pp style="margin-left:0in;"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.strongnbsp;/strong/ppHourly range for this position is: strong$31.02 - $46.53./strong/ppStarting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.nbsp;/p/div