Job Information
Mission Support and Test Services Maintenance Engineer II in North Las Vegas, 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 MSTS Maintenance and Reliability Engineering team is seeking a full-time Engineer II to be the Responsible Engineer for the General Service Facilities in the Forward Area. The engineer's work location will be Forward Area at the Nevada National Security Sites (NNSS), reporting to the Maintenance and Reliability Engineering Lead.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the Responsible Engineer for General Service Facilities in the Forward Area.
Ensure the correct preventive/predictive maintenance requirements are identified in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Develop and incorporate the Proactive/Predictive part of the Maintenance Program, which includes assistance to pre and post maintenance testing for history and trending prediction.
Upgrade and maintain the Maintenance History and Trending Schedule.
Provide technical assistance to the maintenance planners in developing work packages as required.
Identify types and quantity of replacement parts required for spare parts inventory using maintenance history and predictive maintenance results.
Review work order changes including PM deferrals and calculations for technical issues and code compliance.
Provide alternative actions whenever a PM is failing or has failed.
Understand and implement Condition Based Maintenance Activities where appropriate.
Other tasks as assigned by Management.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) required for Civil, Mechanical and Electrical engineering degrees (Electrical Engineer preferred)
Or, Calculus-based STEM bachelor’s degree in engineering
Or, for Architects, Certification from the National Council or Architectural Registration Board (NCARB)
Or Professional Engineer license
Plus at least 2 years’ relevant experience. Skill building experience must demonstrate either deeper technical specialization or additional cross-disciplinary knowledge; graduate research experience may be recognized.
Working knowledge of Maximo or comparable CMMS.
Course work in electric power systems analysis, vibration theory and analysis, heat transfer, thermodynamics, or controls is a plus.
Ability to interpret codes and standards within the discipline hired.
Knowledge of Facility and Utility systems.
Background in Systems Engineering is a plus.
Training or classes in any of the following standards NFPA 13, NFPA 20, NFPA 27, NFPA 72 a plus.
Strong oral and written communication skills are required and can write reports and technical publications and presentations.
Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point is desirable.
Be self-motivated and able to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision but know when to ask for help.
Be able to deal with pressure of deadlines, frequent interruptions, and multiple tasks.
Strong time-management skills, well-organized, safe work habits and a broad range of technical interests and education.
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.
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: $83,075.20 - $124,612.80.
Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.