Work Control Planner Facility Operations
Overview
Job Description
Work Control Planner 4 - Facility Operations, TA-16 (DOE/LANL)Location: Los Alamos, NM | TA-16 | 100% OnsiteCompensation: $80 - $82/hrSchedule: 4x10s; split schedules are not permitted
Duration: 1 year, with strong potential for extension or LANL conversion
Per Diem / Relocation: No per diem; relocation possible upon conversion
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship RequiredClearance: Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance required
Vehicle: Must be able to operate a government vehicle
Start: ASAPWhy This RoleThis is a high-visibility, mission-critical role supporting one of the most important facilities at LANL. You will develop and execute detailed work packages that keep maintenance and operational activities safe, efficient, and compliant in a highly regulated DOE environment, planning preventive and corrective maintenance, supporting facility systems, and making sure work is executed with precision in a secure nuclear setting. It is ideal for candidates with strong DOE, nuclear, or Navy backgrounds looking to step into a senior planning role with long-term potential.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop, review, and issue work packages for equipment and system modification, corrective maintenance, and preventive maintenance, including labor, materials, time estimates, and step-by-step instructions
Analyze time and material requirements and prepare detailed specifications for materials and labor estimates on unique and complex activities
Take the lead in developing step-by-step work instructions, procedures, safety requirements, and testing documentation
Prepare and review instructions for the isolation, containment, or de-energization of mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiological systems in accordance with established procedures and regulations
Support planning across mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiological systems, identifying and resolving work constraints so packages are executable and compliant
Manage and expedite established priorities for work packages, driving them through the full lifecycle from planning to execution to closure
Manage permit development, testing requirements, documentation, records management, and database information alongside work package development
Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to ensure successful execution
Prepare and present work control reports to technical and non-technical audiences
Use a computerized work management system (CMMS) to maintain and track work planning activities
Ensure all work control results, materials, and processes meet quality specifications and established requirements
Required QualificationsBachelor's degree and 12+ years of related experience, or 20+ years of direct experience without a degree (postgraduate coursework may be expected at this level)Strong background in work control planning, maintenance, or construction environments
Experience developing technical procedures and work instructions
Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics
Extensive knowledge of work hazards, safety practices, operating configuration, and lock-out/tag-out policies and procedures
Familiarity with facility systems (HVAC, boilers, utilities, etc.)Ability to fully use a computerized work management system to track work planning activities
Knowledge of legal and environmental requirements that affect work control and planning
Experience working in highly regulated environments (DOE, nuclear, Navy, etc.)Ability to obtain a DOE Q ClearanceAbility to self-supervise, with minimal day-to-day direction
Preferred QualificationsDOE, NNSA, or nuclear facility experience
Experience with Maximo, Asset Suite, or similar CMMS tools
Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or Procedure/Policy Writing (PPA) certification
Background in facility operations, maintenance planning, or construction support
Top Skills We're TargetingFacility systems expertise (HVAC, boilers, utilities)Maintenance and construction background
Procedure writing and development
Work control planning experience (planner or manager level)Work Environment100% onsite at TA-16 in a secure DOE environment (Q clearance required)Outdoor walkdowns and facility inspections required
Must be able to climb ladders and perform field walkdowns
Safety and security are a primary responsibility, including the authority to stop work if it is unsafe or compromises security
Mandatory Requirements - Read Before ApplyingS. Citizenship and ability to obtain a DOE Q ClearanceBachelor's degree and 12+ years of related experience, or 20+ years of direct experience without a degree
Hands-on work control planning, maintenance, or construction experience, including developing technical procedures and work instructions
Must be able to work 100% onsite on a 4x10 schedule; split schedules are not permitted
Must be able to climb ladders, perform outdoor field walkdowns, and operate a government vehicle
Candidates with poor prior contractor performance at LANL will not be considered
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