Senior Electrical Maintenance Planner

Valar Atomics•Orangeville, UT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Valar Atomics is seeking a Senior Electrical Maintenance Planner to lead complex electrical maintenance planning for its Orangeville pilot plant. The planner will own detailed work packages and help establish and improve planning standards, templates, and eMaint CMMS workflows as the site transitions from construction through commissioning and into operations. The role is part of Plant Operations, within Utah Site Operations, which manages the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and readiness of Valar’s Utah facilities. The position works across operations, engineering, health physics, EHS, and supply chain to support safe, reliable site operations and project execution. It also provides planning guidance to less experienced planners and contributes to improving work readiness, safety, and execution efficiency. The position is on-site in Orangeville, Utah. Applicants must be U.S. persons because the role requires access to information subject to U.S. export control laws.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 6 years of related experience, including 4 years of nuclear or DOE facility planning experience.
Working knowledge of power plant electrical equipment maintenance and operation, as well as planning principles and practices.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, and wiring diagrams.
Must be a U.S. person: a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee.
Ability to work on-site in Orangeville, Utah.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with eMaint or a comparable CMMS such as Maximo, SAP PM, or Passport.
Background as an electrician or I&C technician at the journeyman level or equivalent.
Experience with DOE work control processes, such as Integrated Safety Management.
Familiarity with scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project.
Experience supporting commissioning or startup of a new facility.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, early-stage environment where processes are still being built.

Responsibilities

Independently develop and review detailed work scope definitions for corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance on electrical equipment, including medium- and low-voltage distribution, switchgear, transformers, motor control centers, motors, UPS and battery systems, emergency power, and instrumentation and control circuits.
Lead preparation and technical review of complex work control packages referencing applicable procedures, drawings, and work instructions, and identifying required tools, test equipment, spare parts, and vendor or contractor support.
Incorporate electrical safety requirements, including NFPA 70E, LOTO, and isolation boundaries, into work packages.
Develop and validate schedule activities, durations, and resource requirements, and provide alternative recommendations when constraints arise.
Build and maintain asset records, preventive maintenance schedules, and work orders in eMaint CMMS.
Coordinate with operations, engineering, health physics, EHS, and supply chain to ensure work is ready to execute.
Ensure packages comply with applicable DOE nuclear safety requirements, OSHA standards, and site procedures.
Use automated tools to develop schedules, spreadsheets, reports, and graphics.
Lead development and continuous improvement of planning procedures, templates, and standards as the company scales.
Provide planning guidance to less experienced planners and help resolve complex work package and resource constraints.
Identify recurring planning issues and recommend improvements to work readiness, safety, and execution efficiency.

Benefits

Competitive base salary.
Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company.
Comprehensive medical benefits.
Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite.
Generous stipend for steel-toed boots.
Unlimited PTO.
High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy.
Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement.
Direct collaboration with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders.
Opportunity to help build and scale transformative energy technology from the ground up.