Nuclear Maintenance Planner - Mechanical

Oak Ridge National Laboratory•Oak Ridge, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Oak Ridge National Laboratory is seeking a Nuclear Maintenance Planner to support the Asset Management section in the Nonreactor Nuclear Facilities Division (NNFD), Isotope Science and Enrichment Directorate (ISED). The Mechanical Maintenance Planner develops detailed nuclear-facility work packages, including step-by-step work instructions, procedures, safety requirements, and testing requirements. The role improves workforce productivity and work quality by anticipating and eliminating delays through planning and coordinating manpower, parts, materials, and asset availability. Serving as a liaison between Operations and Maintenance, the planner coordinates mechanical repairs, preventive maintenance, and project work. The role also maintains maintenance records, work histories, and equipment data used for performance analysis and failure reporting. Work includes preparing and coordinating maintenance plans and schedules, evaluating field conditions and hazards, supporting work-package execution and closeout, and ensuring relevant documentation and equipment histories are updated. Employment at ORNL requires Real ID-compliant identification and the ability to obtain and maintain a federal PIV credential following a favorable background investigation. Visa sponsorship is unavailable. A pre-hire physical is required; the position also requires Rad Worker 2 training, respirator qualification, and medical qualification for both.

Requirements

Associate degree in mechanical engineering, engineering technology, industrial technology, or a related technical discipline, and 7 years of maintenance-equipment experience, including at least 3 years maintaining nuclear facilities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent understanding of electrical systems and NFPA codes gained through direct experience, apprenticeship, or education.
Knowledge and skills to identify electrical repair and maintenance requirements.
Exceptional teamwork, computer, and organizational skills; strong personal motivation; and ability to adjust to changing priorities.
Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to work well as a team member.
Rad Worker 2 training and respirator qualification; must be medically qualified for Rad Worker and respirator.
Ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 PIV badge and successfully complete a Federal Tier 1 background check.
Real ID-compliant identification is required for employment at ORNL.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree and seven years of experience at nuclear sites; familiarity with maintenance activities in a nuclear environment.
Familiarity with regulatory programs defining facility environments, including DOE Orders concerning conduct of operations and maintenance.
Practical experience using CMMS and/or ERP software such as SAP, Oracle, Maximo, or HxGn EAM.
Recognized certifications such as CMRP, RMIC, CRL, or CFM.
Journeyman training and certification.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Self-motivation, ability to work independently, and ability to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory.
Ability to work effectively in research and production environments, prioritize multiple tasks against deadlines, and adapt to changing needs.

Responsibilities

Review and screen work requests for completeness, technical accuracy, and clarity of scope.
Develop, prepare, review, and issue detailed maintenance and modification job plans and work packages for mechanical systems, equipment, and facility assets supporting NNFD operations.
Use engineering, design, technical, and vendor drawings and documentation to ensure work packages contain sufficient information for repairs, projects, and modifications.
Consult with requesters, Area Team Leaders, and Area Engineers as needed to accomplish the requested work scope.
Visit job sites to analyze work, determine special requirements, and identify potentially hazardous conditions or configuration anomalies.
Prepare or review instructions for isolating, containing, or de-energizing energy systems and radiological sources according to established procedures, DOE orders, and regulations, including complex Lock Tag Verify isolations.
Evaluate existing master-data job plans to improve schedule efficiency and planning accuracy.
Break work scopes into actionable tasks; identify required parts, materials, and special tools; identify craft code or skill level; and estimate labor duration.
Create Bills of Materials and submit Material Request requisitions.
Develop detailed step-by-step instructions and standard job plans for complex, high-consequence, or recurring work.
Review completed work orders and record work history, including actual labor, materials, and failure-code data by work activity.
Reconcile open requisitions for maintenance, repair, and overhaul spare parts and materials, and for services provided by vendors or departments outside Maintenance.
Submit requested changes to prints, drawings, or documents concerning installed plant-asset configurations to Engineering.
Review asset availability windows for job plans requiring equipment shutdown and confirm readiness and availability of kitted materials.
Update scheduling horizons with Ready Backlog work orders.
Facilitate weekly scheduling meetings to reach consensus among asset owners and Area Team Leaders based on equipment and business needs.
Assist with publishing the Weekly Schedule and subsequent Daily Resource Loaded Schedules.
Assist Area Team Leaders with pre-job and post-job briefs as needed.
Assist Task Leads with work-package closeout, including documentation, post-maintenance testing, encountered safety hazards, feedback, possible PM-program changes, and equipment-history updates.
Align behavior and priorities with ORNL’s core values and promote equal opportunity through a respectful workplace.