Job DescriptionThe Device Assembly Facility (DAF) is seeking a Principal Nuclear Facility Operations Specialist to support operations at the NNSS. As an integral part of our DAF team, you will collaborate with external and internal partners to attain desired success and sustain successful operations. As a Principal Nuclear Operations Specialist, you may assume multiple following key responsibilities as the DAF mission evolves.
ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities- Perform Operational Interface duties in coordination of activities in the DAF with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) users.
- Control of DAF Access and movement/location of personnel and materials within the DAF, including completion of necessary documentation for the movement of material-at-risk (MAR).
- Serve as the Local Emergency Director for critical incidents and off normal events occurring in the facility.
- Participate in DAF procedural creation and periodic reviews.
- Serve as the primary DAF point-of-contact (POC) for nuclear project operations and/or the Protective Force team.
- Ensure the facility is prepared to support User project work daily.
- Maintain awareness and working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, DOE, Corporate and Site rules, regulations and Site-wide operating policies and procedures.
- Maintain strong working knowledge of DAF procedures and DSA/TSRs.
- Monitor credited safety system surveillances and in-service inspections and supports system preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance.
- With limited assistance, deconflict priorities between maintenance, construction, and operations to ensure activities progress in a safe, secure, and orderly manner.
- Maintain a classified repository.
- Conduct professional training (not limited to MSTS personnel). Mentor less experienced professionals and support staff in defined areas.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications- 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).
- Candidate must have a working knowledge of Nuclear Safety Management (10 CFR 830), Occupational Radiation Protection (10 CFR 835), Price Anderson Amendment Act (PAAA) and Personnel Selection & Training Qualification (DOE O 426.2).
- Experience working with requirements-based systems for areas such as nuclear material operations, facility operations and maintenance, and radiological activities.
- Ability to read and follow detailed instructions utilizing MSTS Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
- Experience with planning and scheduling to deconflict workload distribution and execution of the work.
- Experience working in schedule-driven environments.
- 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.
- The primary work location will be at the Nevada National Security Site (located 70 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada).
- Work schedule will be 4/10s Monday-Thursday (subject to change).
- Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
Annual salary range for this position is:
$119,849.60 - $182,769.60.Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.
