Senior Nuclear Engineer
Company: Mission Support and Test Services, LLC
Location: North Las Vegas
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview
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. In
this environment, the best ideas need to be voiced and every
opinion matters. As such, MSTS places great value on Diversity,
Equity, and Inclusion and is committed to a diverse and equitable
workforce, with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the
diversity of our people, talents, ideas, and perspectives.
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.
NNSS COVID-19 attestation
requirements:https://www.nnss.gov/pages/nfo/WorkingForMSTS.html
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Supports the performance of nuclear safety evaluations and
analyses. These analytical tasks include the performance of hazards
/accident analyses, hazard categorizations, Documented Safety
Analyses (DSAs) and Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs).
Complete Unreviewed Safety Question (USQ) reviews.
Conducts modeling and calculations with nuclear safety software to
support the completion of DSAs and CSEs.
Conducts Management Assessments of nuclear safety activities.
Generates and maintains Nuclear Safety procedures and implements
improvements to nuclear safety business processes.
Performs related work as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in an engineering program accredited by the
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) required
for Civil, Mechanical and Electrical engineering degree'
Or, Calculus-based STEM bachelor's degree in engineering;
Or Professional Engineer license
Plus at least 5 years' relevant experience. Skill building
experience must demonstrate either deeper technical specialization
or additional cross-disciplinary knowledge; graduate research
experience may be recognized.
Degree in Mechanical, Nuclear, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering
preferred.
Demonstrated technical knowledge of calculations, and applications
of engineering methods. Applied knowledge of nuclear safety
software such as Monte Carlo N-Particle Transport (MCNP) and MELCOR
Accident Consequence Code System 2 (MACCS2) is a benefit.
Knowledge of governing Department of Energy (DOE) regulations,
requirements, and guidance for development, implementation, and
maintenance of nuclear safety programs and safety basis documents.
Strong working level of knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR) 10 CFR 830, subpart B; DOE-STD-1027-92; DOE-STD-1189-2008;
DOE-STD-3009-2014; DOE-STD-3007-2007; DOE-HDBK-3010-94; DOE O
420.1C; DOE G 420.1-1; DOE G 420.1-2; DOE G 423.1-1; and DOE G
424.1.-1B and other applicable DOE directives and ANSI/ANS-8 series
standards.
Must possess planning/organizing skills and initiative. Must be
able to employ independent judgment and apply professional
knowledge to ensure that assignments are completed efficiently and
on time.
Must possess interpersonal communication skills to deal with
contacts in an effective, positive, and professional manner. Must
possess mathematical skill and ability to understand complex data,
terminology, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Nuclear Facility Worker - This position is subject to the
requirements of DOE Order 426.2.
The work location will be split between working at home and the
Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles northwest of Las
Vegas, Nevada).
Work schedule for this position will be 4/10's, 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.
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. ReferenceDOE Order 472.2
(https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-BOrder-chg1-pgchg)
, "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 in10 CFR Part 707.4
(http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=14b1c770db022992d237769fbe9fc519&mc=true&node=se10.4.707_14&rgn=div8)
, "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. Reference10 CFR Part 709
(http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title10/10cfr709_main_02.tpl)
, "Counterintelligence Evaluation Program."
MSTS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, 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: $94,556.80 -
$141,835.20.
Starting salary is determined based on the position market value,
the individual candidate education and experience and internal
equity.
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Posted Date3 months ago(3/8/2023 2:06 PM)
Job ID2023-5160
of Openings1
CategoryEngineering
TypeFull-Time
Location : CityNorth Las Vegas
Location : State/Province (Full Name)Nevada
Keywords: Mission Support and Test Services, LLC, North Las Vegas , Senior Nuclear Engineer, Engineering , North Las Vegas, Nevada
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