Remote Nuclear Outage Planner (Expert Level)
Power the Future of Nuclear Reliability - From Anywhere
Are you a seasoned Nuclear Planner looking for your next challenge? We"re seeking an expert-level Nuclear Outage Planner to support critical outage and maintenance activities at a nuclear generating station. This is a remote opportunity for a highly skilled professional who thrives in complex, highly regulated environments and has a passion for ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations.
In this role, you"ll leverage your planning expertise to develop detailed work packages, preventive maintenance plans, and outage execution strategies that keep nuclear facilities operating at the highest standards of safety and performance.
What You"ll Do
As a Nuclear Outage Planner, you will play a key role in planning and preparing work activities across multiple disciplines, ensuring all work packages are complete, accurate, and ready for execution.
Key Responsibilities
Analyze and develop work orders supporting:
Preventive Maintenance (PM)
Corrective Maintenance
Surveillance Testing
Plant Modifications and Design Changes
Create comprehensive work packages that define labor, materials, procedures, tooling, safety requirements, and work standards.
Collaborate with station personnel, engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to identify repair and replacement needs.
Identify, source, and order materials and components required for planned work activities.
Develop planning standards and best practices to support outage execution and maintenance excellence.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior planners.
Create work packages across multiple disciplines, including:
Mechanical
Civil
Instrumentation & Controls (I&C)
Electrical
Generate weld data sheets and supporting documentation in accordance with applicable ASME codes, station procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Ensure all planning activities meet nuclear industry standards for quality, compliance, and safety.
What We"re Looking For
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
7+ years of planning experience in a nuclear power environment
7+ years of nuclear industry experience
Strong experience developing maintenance and outage work packages
Proficiency with NAMS software
Ability to independently plan complex maintenance, modification, and corrective work activities
Knowledge of nuclear maintenance procedures, work control processes, and industry regulations
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor"s Degree
Trade School Graduate
10+ years of nuclear industry experience
10+ years of planning experience supporting nuclear outages and maintenance
Advanced experience developing multi-discipline work packages and ASME-compliant documentation
Ideal Candidate
You are a highly organized planning professional who can anticipate challenges before they arise. You understand the critical importance of outage scheduling, work package quality, and nuclear safety standards. You communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and consistently deliver detailed, execution-ready work plans.
Why Join Us?
Apply Today
If you have a strong nuclear planning experience, extensive outage experience, and expertise with NAMS software, we"d love to hear from you. Join a team dedicated to operational excellence, safety, and reliable power generation.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Philadelphia, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $70.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 2026.
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