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Mission Support and Test Services Heavy Fleet & Equipment Backshift Supervisor II in Mercury, Nevada
Job Description
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.
Responsiblities
The Heavy Fleet & Equipment Backshift Supervisor II will supervise craft employees that are assigned to Heavy Vehicles & Equipment, which consists of approximately 6 direct reports. They will also direct bargaining employees in daily activities of heavy vehicles, heavy equipment and underground mining maintenance operations and maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
Facilitate the activities of assigned maintenance duties with attention to continuous improvement of safety, quality, security, delivery, cost, and customer satisfaction.
Responsible for staffing competent, qualified personnel to meet the needs of the NNSS ongoing and short-term projects.
Directly supervises individual contributors, including approving time, conducting performance evaluations, and participating in the recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training of staff.
Develop performance reviews, approval of timecards, assign work assignments, assuring adherence to company policy and procedures, and ensuring team focus on functional goals.
Examine cost-effectiveness, equipment repairs, worker performance, and adherence to regulations.
Understand and capable of directing and if needed perform troubleshooting on, light vehicles, heavy vehicles, armored vehicles, heavy lift cranes, underground equipment, drilling rigs, heavy construction equipment, etc.
Responsible for providing key input on decisions of customer's needs.
Oversee the loading and unloading of heavy equipment.
Supervise employees who transport heavy equipment and cargo to and from specified locations.
Supervise required parts and procurement needed for repairs and warranty/recalls, as well as confirm repair schedules with vendors.
Establish daily schedules and completion of assigned work.
Manage areas for daily improvement.
Coordinate manpower for assigned areas.
Collaborate with administrators on the supervision of all work operations.
Interact daily with team members and promote empowerment and an environment where employees feel safe to raise issues.
Conduct periodic management assessments and identify compliance issues, concerns and deficiencies with recommended corrective actions and plans.
Monitor issues and coordinate work package assignments and corrective actions.
Monitor employee and department performance against metrics and goals established by management.
Follow restricted and non-restricted area's daily requirements to perform standard work.
Enforce safety, CFR, and company regulations and take action to remove potential safety hazards.
Determine daily production requirements and assign workers to meet outputs.
Oversee and assure staff training requirements and development with CFRs, and industry-related best practices.
Communicate with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within and between projects.
Plan and establish work schedules.
Ensure materials, products, and equipment meet quality standards.
Train and coach employees in work and safety procedures.
Crosstrain employees in designated areas.
Observe work operations to ensure that employees conform to production and processing standards.
Complete timely required evaluations of job performance.
Resolve personnel problems and administer corrective actions.
Write routine reports and correspondence.
Perform related work as assigned by supervisor/manager.
Qualifications
Bachelors' degree or equivalent training and experience, plus a minimum of 8 years of related and progressively responsible experience.
Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related field is preferred.
Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, CFRs, procedure manuals, and operating and maintenance instructions.
Have a diverse background in troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of light vehicles, heavy vehicles, armored vehicles, heavy lift cranes, underground equipment, drilling rigs, and heavy construction equipment.
Ability to influence in a matrix environment.
Be able to work effectively in a team environment.
Be able to adapt well to a changing environment.
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word). Data Mining, Analysis, and Modeling techniques.
Equally competent in usage, application, and integration of both cost and schedule tools.
Effective verbal and written communication skills to create a sense of buy-in among team members.
Ability to work multi-tasks, tenacious, and possess excellent problem-solving skills.
Ability to plan and coordinate deliverables to meet deadlines and solve complex issues.
Proficient knowledge of business practices to supervise others and operations.
Lead teams and foster teamwork within the department.
Strong organization skills, communication skills, goal planning skills, and customer interface skills.
Have a working knowledge of bargaining employees’ agreement (contract) with the local unions.
Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees and write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to develop high-level reports, metrics, and performance documents.
Demonstrated skill to establish and maintain strong and effective customer relationships anticipate change and adjust promptly and effectively.
Implement and maintain current written policies, procedures, and standards of conduct for the Fleet, Fuel, and Equipment.
Ability to use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with policies, procedures, government laws, rules and regulations, or standards.
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 3:00 PM to 1:00 AM 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.
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 (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 in 10 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. Reference 10 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 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: $103,480.00 - $165,568.00.
Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.