Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Nuclear Facilities Operations Specialist to support operations and maintenance at Nuclear or High Hazard (HH) facilities. The successful candidate will play a critical role in maintaining facility condition and configuration to support vital programs and projects, including the operation and maintenance of Dense Plasma Focusing (DPF) devices. This role requires a strong commitment to safety, adherence to regulations, and the ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment.
Key Responsibilities- Primary responsibility will be to 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.
- Work with the team to meet critical milestones.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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:
$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.
