Key Responsibilities
- Support the installation, configuration, operations, testing, characterization, and maintenance of diagnostics equipment in support of the JASPER Facility.
- Support assembly, installation, operations, testing and troubleshooting activities of hardware, electronic equipment, cabling installations, compressed air and pressurized systems, vacuum pumps, controls hardware, and data acquisition equipment.
- May be required to use hand and power tools for maintenance and fabrications.
- Be an active team member on specific event diagnostics as skills and experience allow, by providing support for execution of program/project activities and data collection (i.e., classified systems/networks, diagnostics, x-rays, and laser systems).
- May work at the direction of engineers on maintenance of two-stage gas gun.
- May work at the direction of engineers on modification of systems associated with the facility and the two-stage gas gun.
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and diagrams and apply the method and sequence of assembling of a part, machine, or piece of equipment.
- Assist with testing performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments like oscilloscopes, electronic or voltmeters.
- Supports operations at nuclear or high hazard facilities to maintain a condition and configuration to accept and support programs and projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Associate degree in field related to the position plus at least 3 years’ progressive related experience or High School diploma plus 5 years’ progressive related experience.
- Three years of progressive experience in an electro-mechanical environment preferred.
- General knowledge of pressure and vacuum systems, including pressure systems up to 3kpsi, vacuum systems down to mTorr range, and Cryogenic systems.
- Familiarity or demonstrated aptitude with basic non-powered, and powered hand tools.
- Familiarity or demonstrated aptitude with electronics (e.g., level probes, flow meters, gauges and digital indicators).
- Working knowledge of office software programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Must possess good oral and written communication skills with proficiency proofreading, grammar, and documentation practices.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, work independently or collectively as a team.
- Ability to function in a team environment, as they will regularly interface with team members, other teams and outside organizations including scientist, engineers, technicians, and designers.
- Must have a good work ethic, be motivated to succeed, and a self-starter.
- The primary work location will be at the Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada).
- Work schedule will be 4/10s Monday through 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 possess a valid driver’s license.
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