Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Construction, Construction Support, DOE Clearance, DOE-Q (Top Secret Restricted Data), Documentation, Electricity, Facilities Management, Government, HVAC, IBM Maximo Asset Management, Maintenance Services, Operations Planning, Policy Development, Procedure Development, Safety Process, Safety Training, Test Requirements, United States Citizen, United States Department of Energy (DOE)
Work Control Planner 4 – Nuclear Facilities (DOE/LANL)
Location: Los Alamos, NM | 100% Onsite (TA-16) Compensation: $80–$88/hr Schedule: 4/10s Duration: 1-Year Contract (Extension + Conversion Possible) Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required Clearance: Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance required
Why This Role
As a senior Work Control Planner (Level 4) supporting Los Alamos National Laboratory, you will play a mission-critical role in developing and executing detailed work packages that ensure safe, efficient, and compliant maintenance and operational activities within one of the nation's most complex DOE nuclear environments. This is a high-visibility role at TA-16 with direct impact on facility readiness, safety performance, and operational continuity - with strong long-term potential including LANL conversion.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and review detailed work packages including labor, materials, time estimates, and step-by-step procedural 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 fully compliant
- Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to ensure successful work execution
- Drive work packages through full lifecycle - planning → execution → closure
- Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as Maximo or similar tools
- Conduct outdoor walkdowns and facility inspections as required
- Must be able to climb ladders and perform field walkdowns
- Must be able to operate a government vehicle
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree + 12+ years of relevant experience OR 20+ years of direct 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.)
Preferred Qualifications
- 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
Mandatory Requirements - Read Before Applying
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a DOE Q Clearance
- Must be able to work 100% onsite at TA-16 in Los Alamos, NM - split schedules not permitted
- Must have direct experience developing work packages in a regulated maintenance or nuclear environment
- Poor prior contractor performance at LANL is disqualifying
- No per diem available (relocation assistance possible upon conversion)
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