Senior Technologist; Facility Operations

Job Description

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 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.

As a member of the Site Services Team at the Remote Sensing Laboratory‑Andrews on Joint Base Andrews (JBA) in Maryland, the selected candidate will provide facility support to Building 1783, Hangar 2, the DC Office location, and Hangar 18; and will be responsible for the following:

• Assist with all facility‑related projects involving electrical, plumbing, environmental, safety and health, and select Heating, Ventilation and Cooling System (HVAC) duties.
• Participate in planning, staffing activities, scheduling projects, and deliverable tracking.
• Perform routine daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance checks on various systems throughout the facility.
• Assist with vendor research and selection for specialized jobs and projects.
• Monitor project schedules and engage with customers to ensure job accuracy, completion, and timeliness.
• Provide status updates to Facility Manager, teammates, and RSL management.
• Identify electrical wires by color; read and interpret blueprints/technical diagrams.
• Install and maintain wiring and lighting systems.
• Inspect electrical components such as transformers and circuit breakers.
• Identify electrical problems using a variety of testing devices.
• In accordance with MSTS’s Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) Program, complete the certification process to become a QEW.
• Repair and/or replace defective wiring or fixtures using hand and power tools.
• Coordinate project assignments among engineering, construction, specialty staff groups, clients, and vendors; serve as a liaison to JBA’s Civil Engineering Department regarding building repairs.
• Perform routine building walk‑throughs and system checks as directed.
• Transport GSA‑leased vehicles to dealership and/or auto repair shop for preventative maintenance, repairs, and detailing.
• Adhere to state and local building regulations based on the National Electrical Code and train fellow team members to install, maintain, and/or repair electrical wiring or equipment.
• Support National Security events as assigned.

• Associate’s degree in a field related to the position, plus at least 8 years’ progressive related experience OR high school diploma plus 10 years’ progressive related experience.
• Knowledge of HVAC system is desired.
• Self‑starter; strong organizational skills; effective oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent critical thinking skills, effective time‑management skills, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects involving colleagues and subcontractors.
• Available for emergency recall and building repairs; possess a valid driver’s license.
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Primary work location at the Remote Sensing Laboratory‑Andrews, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
• Work schedule options: 4/10s…