Work Control Planner 4

Work Control Planner 4 JP2938

Pay: $77/hr - $82/hr

Location: Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)

Group: MSS-WC (7D010C), supporting ALDPI Demolition

Schedule: 4/10s (flexible), onsite with up to 20% remote upon management discretion

Clearance Requirement: Q-Clearance (ability to obtain)

Duration: 1 year, with potential for extension or conversion

Start Date: ASAP

Impact

As a Work Control Planner 4, you’ll play a critical role in supporting high-profile demolition activities in the TA-55 area. Your work will directly impact the safety, efficiency, and compliance of operations across a secure and highly sensitive facility. You will help shape the quality and readiness of the team by providing structure and guidance in a growing, dynamic environment with a mix of experienced and junior planners.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop and review comprehensive work packages for operational, maintenance, and modification tasks.
• Include accurate estimates for time, materials, and labor, ensuring alignment with LANL safety and compliance standards.
• Draft detailed step-by-step work instructions, technical procedures, safety guidelines, and testing protocols.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and craft supervisors to ensure thorough understanding of task requirements.
• Resolve work restraints and ensure timely closure of work packages.
• Maintain and update job documentation and ensure packages meet all quality and regulatory requirements.
• Use software tools including Mobile Work Package systems, Asset Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
• Support secured facility operations and ensure procedures are appropriate for work in confidential environments.
• Work collaboratively within a 9-person planning team, helping to mentor junior planners and share best practices.
• Uphold LANL’s safety culture and planning discipline throughout all phases of project execution.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing, managing, and finalizing detailed work packages.
• Strong technical writing skills with attention to regulatory compliance and safety.
• Experience with IWD (Integrated Work Document) generation and review.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team within a secure work environment.
• Familiarity with relevant work planning systems and Microsoft Office tools.
• Must be able to obtain Q-Clearance; HRP may be required depending on clearance status.
• Comfortable working onsite in a highly regulated facility (A-Level access required).
• Must be available for overtime (OT) as needed.

Desired Skills

• Planning experience in mechanical, electrical, chemical, or radiological environments.
• Familiarity with LANL systems and work environments is highly desirable.
• Ability to mentor junior planners and work effectively in a team with a mix of experience levels.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve work restraints efficiently.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of related experience
• Substitution: An equivalent combination of education and directly related experience may be considered
• Preferred: Postgraduate coursework in a related field

Next Steps

Ready to make a measurable impact in a world-class research environment? Join our team and help power the mission at LANL. If you are a seasoned planner with strong technical, organizational, and collaborative skills, we want to hear from you. Apply now and contribute to the safe, secure, and efficient execution of critical national work.

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