Work Control Planner 1/2 - Military Veterans

Job Title Work Control Planner 1/2
Location Los Alamos, NM, US
Organization Name MSS-WC/Maintenance & Site Services Work Control
Minimum Salary
Maximum Salary
What You Will Do

This position will be filled at either the Work Control Planner 1/2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

Work Control is a multidisciplinary group, providing deployed support to all Facility Operations Directorates (FODs) for maintenance planning, scheduling, and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) support. The MSS-Work Control group uses Integrated Work Management to plan, schedule, and perform work in a safe and secure manner.

You will be responsible to the a deployed Work Control Team Lead for developing and/or reviewing work packages including time, material, and labor estimates, written step-by-step work instructions, procedures, and/or safety and post maintenance testing requirements for the implementation and control of operations, maintenance, construction or modification of work activities within a given facility or area. Specific planning duties may be related to mechanical, electrical, chemical and/or radiological equipment, policies, and procedures and may also include resolving work restraints and bringing work packages to final closure.

Work Control Planner 1 ($63,200 - $99,000)

As a Work Control Planner 1, you will prepare and develop detailed step-by-step work instructions for equipment and/or system corrective maintenance work type, and/or preventative maintenance work packages for activities within nuclear and non-nuclear facilities in accordance with applicable procedures and regulations. As such, you will identify required labor, material, and equipment needed; environmental issues; work hazards; and control measures such as the isolation, containment or de-energizing of various mechanical, physical, electrical, chemical and/or radiological systems according to established procedures and regulations to be successful in completing the work activity.

Work Control Planner 2 ($76,900 - $122,200)

In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level you will develop and/or review work packages including time, material, and labor estimates, written step-by-step work instructions, procedures, and/or safety and testing requirements for the implementation and control of operations, maintenance, or modification of work activities within a given facility or area. Specific planning duties may be related to mechanical, electrical, chemical and/or radiological equipment, policies, and procedures and may include resolving work restraints and bringing work packages to final closure.


What You Need


Minimum Job Requirements:

Knowledge & Expertise: Ability to understand in order to identify work hazards, safety practices, operating configuration, and lock-out/tag-out policies and procedures. Knowledge and or experience in identifying environmental issues and work hazards/controls such as the isolation, containment or de-energizing of various mechanical, physical, electrical, chemical and/or radiological systems according to established procedures and regulations. Ability to understand and interpret various mechanical and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics.

Operational Acumen: Ability to conduct functional and administrative activities in conjunction with the primary work control/work package development including, but not limited to, permit development, testing requirements, documentation generation, records management, database information management, tracking, retrieval and review of work packages.

Planning & Prioritization: Ability to understand work control, maintenance and/or materials management, and understand work control and related policies, practices, and procedures. Working knowledge in identifying required labor, material, and equipment are needed to be successful in completing given work activities.

Technology: Ability to utilize and manipulate a computerized work management system in maintaining and tracking work-planning activities. Intermediate computer skills (such as typing, spreadsheets, reports and use of Microsoft Word and Excel).

Additional Job Requirements for Work Control Planner 2:

In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:

Knowledge & Expertise: Working knowledge of and experience with work control, materials management, and/or mechanical maintenance. Ability to fully understand work hazards, safety practices, operating configuration, and lock-out/tag-out policies and procedures. Ability to fully understand and interpret various mechanical and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics.

Operational Acumen: Ability to fully conceptualize and communicate major elements of work control and planning to both technical and non-technical personnel. Working knowledge of legal requirements and environmental impacts affecting work control and planning.

Planning & Prioritization: Experience and demonstrated skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions on problems affecting work control and planning.

Technology: Ability to fully utilize and manipulate a computerized work management system in maintaining and tracking work-planning activities. Skill in the preparation and presentation of work control reports.

Education/Experience at Work Control Planner 1 level: Position requires 2 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Education/Experience at Work Control Planner 2 level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Climbing fixed ladders.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the Laboratory's infrastructure and site planning policies, practices, and procedures.
• Familiar with and or having the understanding of facility support equipment, such as HVAC systems, Compressors, Boilers, and Electrical Distribution systems.
  
• Knowledgeable in tracking work activities through completion, preferably in construction management and or facility management industries.
• Active "Q" clearance

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position Commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Note to Applicants: In addition to your resume, applicants must also submit cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum requirements and any desired qualifications.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
  

Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 . Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular Position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-664-6947 option 2 and then option 3.

Employment Status Full Time
Appointment Type Regular
Regular