Work Control Planner 4 – Nuclear Facilities
About The Position
We are seeking a senior-level Work Control Planner 4 to support critical operations at Los Alamos National Laboratory. This role is responsible for developing and executing detailed work packages that ensure safe, efficient, and compliant maintenance and operational activities within a highly regulated DOE environment. You will play a key role in planning preventative and corrective maintenance, supporting facility systems, and ensuring work is executed with precision in a secure nuclear setting. This is a senior-level, largely independent role for a seasoned work control professional who can hit the ground running with minimal oversight - and offers strong potential for contract extension or direct conversion to LANL.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance
- Bachelor's degree plus 12+ years of relevant experience, OR 20+ years of direct work control planning experience without a degree
- Strong background in work control planning, maintenance, or construction environments
- Experience developing technical procedures and work instructions
- Familiarity with facility systems (HVAC, boilers, utilities, etc.)
- Experience working in highly regulated environments (DOE, nuclear, Navy, etc.)
- Ability to perform field walkdowns, climb ladders, and operate a government vehicle
- Must be available 100% onsite - split schedules not permitted
Nice To Haves
- DOE/NNSA or nuclear facility experience
- Experience with Maximo, Asset Suite, or similar CMMS tools
- Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or Procedure/Policy Writing certification (PPA)
- Background in facility operations, maintenance planning, or construction support
- Facility systems expertise across mechanical, electrical, and utility systems
- Precise, executable work package development in high-consequence environments
- Strong coordination across operations, maintenance, and engineering teams
- Independent judgment and proactive issue resolution with minimal supervision
Responsibilities
- Develop and review detailed work packages including labor, materials, time estimates, and step-by-step instructions
- Create and maintain procedures, safety requirements, and testing documentation for maintenance and operational work
- Support planning activities across mechanical, electrical, chemical, and/or radiological systems
- Identify and resolve work constraints, ensuring packages are executable and compliant
- Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to ensure successful execution
- Drive work packages through full lifecycle from planning through execution to closure
- Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as Maximo or Asset Suite
- Perform outdoor field walkdowns and facility inspections, including ladder climbing as required
- Operate government vehicles as needed for site activities
Benefits
- relocation assistance possible upon permanent conversion
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
