Mission Support and Test Services, LLC · 12 hours ago
Senior Principal Electrical Safety Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) Engineer
Amargosa Valley, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$148K/yr - $229K/yr
14+ years expMission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). They are seeking a Senior Principal Electrical Safety Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) Engineer to lead the development and implementation of the electrical safety program, ensuring safe operations and compliance with relevant standards.
Government Administration
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
As the Electrical Safety Subject Matter Expert, this position is responsible for leading the development and implementation of the MSTS electrical safety program, consistent with DOE requirements, OSHA, NFPA 70E and consensus standards. The objective of the electrical safety program is to ensure safe operations, maintenance and repair of MSTS electrical systems and experiments, including managing associated risks through control of electrical hazards
Act as Subject Matter Expert and interpretive authority for NFPA 70E
Develop, review and approve electrical hazard analysis documents
Provide electrical safety support for pulsed power systems and subsystems relating to accelerator applications
Keep current on applicable electrical standards and requirements
Conduct assessments of Electrical Safety Programs, including field inspections, procedure and policy reviews to identify weaknesses and corrective actions
Review, maintain and conduct training on Electrical Safety topics including Basic Electrical Safety, Lockout/Tagout, Capacitor Banks, Battery Banks and Electric Utilization
Conduct OSHA compliance evaluations, accident and incident investigations, program development and training
Perform other duties as assigned by the Engineering Programs Division Manager
Qualification
Required
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
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 14 years' relevant experience. Skill building experience must demonstrate either deeper technical specialization or additional cross-disciplinary knowledge; graduate research experience may be recognized
Must have expert working knowledge in NFPA 70E, NFPA 780, Arc Flash Hazards, Arc Flash Analysis, Personal Protective Equipment, and OSHA regulations
Must be able to apply OSHA, DOE, NFPA, and other pertinent federal, state, and local regulatory requirements within a multi-program national laboratory setting
Ability to interpret codes and standards applicable to the position
Recognized as an authoritative source of information
Demonstrated knowledge of safety issues or potential hazards relating to pulsed power systems and devices and the use of interlocks and design features to mitigate risks and hazards
Possess independent judgment, creativity, initiative, and ability to apply knowledge and experience to resolve problems, compose technical correspondence and reports, and accomplish goals where established procedures may not be specific or do not exist
Highly organized and able to prioritize and schedule multiple activities of the organizational unit
Excellent oral and written communication skills to maintain continual contact with management within the Company, DOE, and user agencies in planning and coordinating occupational safety matters, and to maintain relationships with top management inside and outside the Company in planning and initiating occupational safety techniques and programs
Attention to detail, and high degree of accuracy required in writing technical documents and ensuring all Company policies and procedures are followed
The primary work location will be at the Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada)
Work schedule will be 4/10's, Monday - Thursday or 9/80 (subject to change). Overtime may be required
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
Preferred
Experience in a Research & Development setting, including pulse power
Benefits
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
Company
Mission Support and Test Services, LLC
Mission Support and Test Services is a dynamic team of experts and leaders from Honeywell International Inc., Amentum, and Stoller Newport News Nuclear, Inc.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Garrett Harencak
President and CEO
Stacey Duffy
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
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