Asset Manager Diagnostic Equipment (Program Manager I)

Job Posting

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.

NNSS is seeking an experienced Asset Manager (Program Manager I) to support lifecycle maintenance for a state of the art 125-meter linear induction accelerator that will be used to generate high-energy x-ray bursts to take radiographic images on subcritical experiments (SCEs). This position will also support lifecycle maintenance of other cutting-edge machinery, such as the ZEUS dense plasma focus diagnostic. This position is based in Nevada but may require some upfront travel to Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), and Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) prior to the accelerator arriving in North Las Vegas for integration testing to ensure critical components are accurately tracked and managed in a Maximo based asset management system. Final installation and operation of the accelerator will be nearly 1000 feet underground at the Principal Underground Laboratory for Subcritical Experiments (PULSE) facility located at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and implementation of a systems-based asset management framework for the NNSS in collaboration with our partner laboratories (LANL, LLNL, SNL) to ensure the long-term reliability and availability of critical diagnostic equipment for stockpile mission work.
• Oversee and integrate the efforts of cross-functional teams, including the Maximo team, engineering, operations, and maintenance, to ensure cohesive and consistent application of asset management strategies and tools across the NNSS and partner sites.
• Establish and govern the program-level asset management plans for all diagnostic equipment, ensuring alignment with organizational strategic objectives, budgetary constraints, and performance targets.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive, integrated asset hierarchy within Maximo, ensuring robust data management and reporting capabilities that support program objectives and resource allocation across multiple diagnostics.
• Synchronize operational and maintenance schedules to balance mission driven deadlines with preventative maintenance needs.
• Direct and implement the program's reliability engineering initiatives, including comprehensive risk assessments, criticality analysis, FMEA, and the development of overarching maintenance strategies to mitigate operational risks and optimize asset performance across the entire diagnostic portfolio.
• Oversee materials management including the development of bills of material (BOM), critical spares analysis, and obsolescence management.
• Collaborate with NNSS Work Control personnel to establish maintenance processes, schedule work, and develop work control documents.
• Develop, implement, and continuously refine program-wide maintenance strategies (predictive, preventative, reactive, corrective) to achieve optimal balance between operational demands, cost-efficiency, and long-term asset health across all diagnostic platforms.
• Lead the strategic planning and execution required to achieve and extend the intended operational lifecycles of critical assets like Scorpius and ZEUS, ensuring sustained performance and mission readiness for 30+ years.
• Hold ultimate accountability for program compliance with regulatory requirements (including ISO 55001), overseeing all corrective action initiatives and driving continuous improvement methodologies across all asset management functions.
• Assist the Directorate in adherence to ISO 55001 requirements using a graded approach.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent training and experience, plus a minimum of 11 years of related and progressively responsible experience. Preferred degrees include engineering, business administration, and supply chain management. Master's degree in a relevant field preferred. Demonstrated proficiency with Maximo or a similar enterprise asset management (EAM) system. Experience in change management and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in asset management practices through Lean Manufacturing principles. Knowledge of risk management principles as applied to asset health and operational reliability. Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques beyond EAM systems. Strong understanding of asset lifecycle management principles, including design, acquisition, operation, maintenance, and disposal. Experience in developing and implementing asset management programs and strategies. Knowledge of reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), preventative maintenance (PM), and predictive maintenance (PdM) methodologies. Working knowledge and demonstrated experience with the implementation of ISO 55001 Requirements. Ability to analyze asset performance data and identify trends to optimize maintenance strategies. Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders. Experience working in a team environment that includes scientists, engineers, technicians, designers, and Craft / maintenance personnel. Proven ability to manage complex projects and deliver results within established timelines. Some experience with Root Cause Analysis and / or Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) would be beneficial to facilitate investigations into non-conforming events. Experience with accelerator facilities, research infrastructure, or other highly specialized scientific equipment highly desirable. Professional certification in asset management (e.g., Certified Asset Management Professional - CAMP, Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional - CMRP), preferred. Familiarity with Department of Energy (DOE) regulations and requirements related to asset management and facility operations a plus. Ability to work under minimal supervision in a dynamic multidisciplinary project environment with simultaneous commitments to performance, cost, and schedule. 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 NNSS policies and procedures.

The primary work location will be the Losee Road facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada with frequent visits to the Nevada National Security Site (forward areas are approximately 90 miles from North Las Vegas). Work schedule for this position will be 4 / 10's, Monday Thursday (subject to change). Limited travel may be required. Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. NNSS 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. 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_