Principal Nuclear Operations Specialist (DAF)

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.

The Device Assembly Facility (DAF) is seeking a Principal Nuclear Facility Operations Specialist.  

Key Responsibilities

•    Perform duties of a DAF Principal Nuclear Facility Operations Specialist.
•    Serve as the primary DAF point-of-contact for nuclear project operations.
•    Serve as the interface between the project team and DAF support activities. 
•    Maintains DAF log keeping in accordance with MSTS requirements.  
•    Coordinate On-Site / Off-Site DAF Shipping and Receiving operations.
•    Ensure User project operations comply with relevant DAF policies, programs, and procedures.  
•    Maintain strong working knowledge of DAF procedures, Technical Safety Requirements and Specific Administrative Controls.
•    Monitor credited safety system surveillances and in-service inspections and supports system preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance.  
•    Perform related work as assigned by the DAF Nuclear Operations Manager.  
•    Participate in the Abnormal Event Drill Coordinator program.
•    Serves as Local Emergency Director for critical incidents and off normal events occurring in the facility.
•    Participate in DAF minimum shift on-call rotation. 
•    Control DAF access and the movement of personnel and materials within the DAF, to ensure that activities progress in a safe, secure, and orderly manner.
•    Maintain Classified repository.
•    Mentor and train less experienced professionals and support staff in defined areas.
•    Participate in DAF procedural creation and periodic updates.
•    Ensure the facility is prepared to support User project work daily.
•    Ensure User project operations comply with relevant DAF policies, programs, and procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in field related to the position or equivalent training and experience, plus at least 9 years of related experience, which included 3 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. Conduct of Operations (DOE O 422.1), Nuclear Maintenance (DOE O 433.1B), Transportation & Packaging (DOE O 460.1C and 461.1B), and Quality Assurance requirements (DOE O 414.1D); or
  • High explosives handling and operations; or chemical handling, storage, transfer, and controlled release activities. Conduct of Operations (DOE O 422.1), Transportation & Packaging (DOE O 460.1C and 461.1B), and Quality Assurance requirements (DOEO 414.1D).
• Experience with the Maximo Computerized Maintenance Management System highly desired.
• Experience working with requirements-based systems for areas such as nuclear material operations, facility operations .and maintenance, radiological activities, and conducting system operation lineups of structures, systems and components (SSC). 
• Ability to read and follow detailed instructions utilizing MSTS Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Experience with planning and scheduling to deconflict workload distribution and execution of the work.  
• Must possess excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with all types of people in a tactful, professional, and effective manner. 
• Computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and MS Outlook are desired. 
• Current Q Clearance and Human Reliability Program certification highly desired.
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