Nuclear Operations Manager ; DAF

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 an environmental steward 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. 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 full‑time employees highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; both a pension and a 401(k); 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.

The Device Assembly Facility (DAF) has an opening for a Manager I (DAF Nuclear Operations Manager) reporting to the DAF Operations Manager. Principal interactions are with user project, facility‑level management personnel, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration Nevada Field Office (NNSA/NFO) Facility Representatives (FRs) and other management personnel having individuals performing work at the facility.

• Manage day‑to‑day operations as the DAF Manager and ensure safe nuclear facility operations within the Safety Envelope. Must be comfortable making critical decisions in a changing environment.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of DOE orders, standards, policies, and procedures including working knowledge of the Documented Safety Analysis and Technical Safety Requirements to identify hazardous conditions and take appropriate actions to correct or eliminate any identified hazards.
• Assist in the development, review, and implementation of Safety Basis Documentation and associated implementing plans and procedures.
• Authorize, coordinate, and deconflict activities involving special nuclear material, high explosives, maintenance, tours, and construction.
• Periodically review procedural controls to ensure all changes impacting facility operations are appropriate, necessary, and viable. Provide facility oversight, safety coordination, and operational support to multiple users.
• Report incidents and occurrences that have Environmental Safety & Health Authorization Basis, or security significance to DAF management, NNSA/NFO Facility Representatives, and appropriate laboratory/user management personnel; investigate such incidents and occurrences and assign corrective actions as appropriate.
• Ensure appropriate procedures, training, equipment, and tools are provided to employees.
• Review and implement management plans, contractor requirements, and implementing documentation to ensure the DAF is operated and maintained in a safe and compliant manner while also meeting programmatic expectations.
• Establish clear responsibilities and accountabilities for carrying out safety requirements. Anticipate risks and ensure they are identified and properly controlled. Support and guide user project teams to achieve and maintain safe and healthful working conditions. Assist the DAF Operations Manager in managing and operating the facility in a safe and cost‑efficient manner.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by management.
• Qualify and act as Local Emergency Director, as needed.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training and experience, plus a minimum of 11 years of related and progressively responsible experience.
• Nuclear Facility Worker – subject to DOE Order 426.2. Education and experience requirements will be screened accordingly.
• In‑depth knowledge and…