Technical Control Systems Specialist

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Control System Technician II. This role will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing diagnostic fielding and development support in a national laboratory environment.

Job Summary

The selected candidate will assist in the design, assembling, testing, maintaining, and operating of control systems used on experiments conducted at the Principal Underground Laboratory for Subcritical Experiments (PULSE) Complex and other facilities located at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS).

Responsibilities

• Perform routine work and basic technical skills with specific direction and oversight.


• Assist in the fabrication of control system panels and related hardware.


• Wire instruments and control panels.


• Assist in instrumentation checks and calibrations.


• Assist with control system acceptance tests.


• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of control systems and related hardware.


• Read and assist in the development of system schematics, wiring diagrams, and other related drawings.


• Perform other duties assigned by Management.

Requirements

• Associate degree in field related to the position or High School diploma plus 2 years progressive related experience.


• Familiarity or demonstrated aptitude with electrical components, circuitry, the building up and hand wiring of circuit boards, soldering, AC/DC electronics, basic hand tools, electronic test and measurement equipment, and basic electronic troubleshooting.


• Mechanical skills desired, but not required.


• Ability to work well with others, as they will regularly interface with team members, other teams, and outside organizations.


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.


• Experience with planning/organizing skills and initiative and be capable of employing independent judgment and knowledge to ensure that requirements are completed efficiently and on time.


• Experience using standard office software products.


• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, work independently, and work as part of a team.


• Ability to execute work in a disciplined manner to demonstrate compliance with laws, codes, orders, and MSTS policies and procedures.


• The Primary work location will be at the Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada), underground environment, with travel to NLV and other locations as deemed necessary.


• Work schedule for this position will be 4/10s, 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 have a valid drivers license.