Nuclear Facility Operations Specialist II (DAF)

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC; Mercury (NV); On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC is seeking a Nuclear Facility Operations Specialist II at the Nevada National Security Site to support CONOPS-based operations and facility management. The role emphasizes adherence to SOPs, safety, and complex procedure execution.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, plus the ability to read and follow detailed procedures, perform safety checks, and coordinate with project and maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in field related to the position plus at least 2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience with requirements-based systems in nuclear material operations, facility operations, radiological facilities, high explosives operations, or chemical handling.
• Training or experience with high explosives handling or chemical handling is required.
• Knowledge of nuclear operations or DOE/Navy programs is a plus.
• Ability to read and follow SOPs/ISIs and system surveillances.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; MS Word/Excel/Outlook skills are desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist facility management with CONOPS culture development based on hazards.
• Develop skills with Conduct of Operations principles and procedures.
• Guide personnel on company policies and work processes.
• Apply independent judgment to ensure safe, compliant operations.
• Support and coordinate operations and maintenance at Nuclear/high hazard facilities.
• Access facilities for readiness checks and operation of structures/systems.
• Perform system lineups per procedures and checklists.
• Support program activities and data collection (fissile material handling, chemicals, radiological).
• Ensure management is informed of events affecting health and safety.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Read SOPs/ISIs

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Job Description

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

Job Description

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

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Assist facility management with the development of CONOPS culture founded upon specific hazards presented.
• Develop knowledgeable and proficient skills with Conduct of Operations principles (shift turnover, communications, repeat backs, procedure/compliance, log keeping, required reading, alarm response, etc.) as disseminated through company policies, directives, and established work processes.
• Guide facility, project, maintenance, and other company and laboratory personnel concerning expected performance of company policies, directives, and established work processes.
• Exercise 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.
• Support and coordinate operations and maintenance at Nuclear or High Hazard facilities to maintain a condition and configuration to accept and support programs and projects.
• Help coordinate facility maintenance and operational activities.
• Access buildings, conduct walk-downs, inspections, and/or monitoring rounds to verify facility readiness to conduct or continue operations. This may include performing normal and emergency 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), Technical Safety Requirements, DOE Orders, etc.).
• Perform system lineups in accordance with approved procedures and checklists to ensure operability.
• Provide support for execution of program/project activities and data collection (i.e., fissile material handling, chemical, explosive, and radiological, etc.)
• Exercise independent judgment within level of responsibility. Apply knowledge and training to ensure all activities are conducted safely and consistently in compliance with applicable requirements.
• Ensure DAF management is informed of all events which could affect the health and safety of site personnel or the public.
• Perform other duties assigned by Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in field related to the position plus at least 2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience working with requirements-based systems for areas such as nuclear material operations, facility operations, maintenance, radiological facilities, high explosives operations, or chemical handling, storage, transfer, and controlled release activities.
• Training or experience with high explosives handling and operations; or chemical handling, storage, transfer, and controlled release activities.
• 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 is a plus.
• Ability to read and follow detailed instructions utilizing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), Conduct in-service inspections (ISIs), and system surveillances.
• Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills. 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). The DAF is in the forward areas of the NNSS.
• Work schedule will be Monday – Thursday, 4/10’s (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.

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 DOE Order 472.2 , “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.

Department of Energy Q Clearance

(position will be cleared to this level). Reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR Part 707.4 , “Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites,” will be conducted. 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 10 CFR Part 709 , “Counterintelligence Evaluation Program.”

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.

Annual salary range for this position is: $80,953.60 - $121,430.40. Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.