Work Control Planner

Waste Isolation Pilot Plant•Carlsbad, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Be part of the nation’s only repository for the disposal of nuclear waste known as Transuranic (TRU) waste. Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, LLC (SIMCO), managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is currently seeking a qualified individual to serve as a Work Control Planner and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with two (2) years of relevant experience, or Associate’s degree with six (6) years of relevant experience, or High School Diploma or Equivalency with ten (10) years of relevant experience is required.
Must be 18 years of age.
Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without SIMCO visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the WIPP Site (even if teleworking, must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a badge).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
Operations experience within the DOE complex or commercial nuclear industry.
Maintenance experience/certification (Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation & Controls).
Knowledge of safety regulations and protocols related to maintenance activities.
Professional certification in maintenance planning (e.g. Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional) is a plus.
Previous WIPP Project experience.
Proven experience as a Work Control Planner or a similar role, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
Strong knowledge of maintenance planning principles, practices, and scheduling techniques.
Proficient in using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and other relevant software.

Responsibilities

Development of corrective maintenance work control documents (WCDs) in support of Operations at the WIPP.
Obtaining and maintaining appropriate training and qualifications (e.g., Work Planner authorization card, 40-hour MSHA miner, RadWorker-II).
Coordinating walkdowns with a team of subject matter experts and safety professionals to define and bound activity scope, identify hazards, and select appropriate controls to incorporate into WCDs.
Initiating actions to procure parts and materials.
Facilitating work planning team meetings.
Addressing priorities as assigned by Work Control Management.
Managing backlog of lower priority items.
Developing proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CHAMPS) to ensure accurate tracking of WCDs and records.
Incorporating craft feedback and Lessons Learned in planning activities.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance: Coverage on date of hire
Surgical concierge service
EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
Modern work arrangements to include 4-day workweeks (four 10-hour days)
Relocation assistance
Shuttle commuter service from the local areas
Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement program
On-site fitness center and other wellness support including some public gym membership reductions
Company paid short term disability
Company paid life insurance (1x annual salary)
Pension plan that provides monthly annuity after retirement and 401(k) with .50 matching up to 6%
Voluntary benefits of: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
Long-term disability program
Health and Flexible savings accounts
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance