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Planner Scheduler - Nuclear-Level 3 - Senior (11 - 15 Years)

Mindlance

Homestead, FL

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Access Authorization, Analysis Skills, Benchmarking, Best Practices, Boiling Water Reactor, Calendar Management, Change Control, Chemistry, Communication Skills, Configuration Management, Content Development, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Educational Technology, Facilities Planning, Insurance Regulations, Leadership, Lesson Plans, Maintenance - Electrical, Mentoring, Military, Multitasking, Nuclear Power, People Management, Physical Science, Plan Meetings, Plant Layout and Design, Power Outages, Power Plant, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pressurized Water Reactor, Preventative Maintenance, Primavera, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Improvement, Product Planning, Professional Engineer, Program Planning, Property Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Radiation Safety, Regulatory Requirements, Schedule Development, Standards Development, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Optimization, Surveillance, Technical Analysis, Technical Leadership, Technical Writing, Test Requirements, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Materials, Work From Home, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Homestead, FL
POSTED
16 days ago
Planner assists in the design of planned work and design change packages. Conducts field walkdowns to identify and analyze corrective and preventative maintenance, modification and surveillance activities. Defines procedures, drawings, equipment and materials required to perform planned work packages. Acts as liaison with engineering department and/or vendors to coordinate activities. Develops work standards to support work packages. May provide guidance to more junior system planners or contractors to develop detailed elements of overall packages. Is responsible for the development of computerized critical-path schedules for day-to-day maintenance activities as well as for refueling and maintenance outages. Prepares and analyzes daily work schedules to optimize equipment availability and Client usage; recommends appropriate modifications. Publishes daily work schedules and monitors progress. Documents schedule problems, maintains statistics and performs trend analysis. May provide guidance to nonexempt employees as assigned. This is a career-level exempt position (full competency).Qualifications: 11-15 years technical experience preferrably in nuclear facility including planning & scheduling AND BS degree in Engineering or related physical science preferred. Prior relevant military experience may be considered as equivalent.Relevant Experience: Manages complex scheduling and maintenance plans while providing guidance to junior planners and contractors.Responsibilities: Defines procedures, supports constructability assessments, and develops work standards for nuclear maintenance and refueling outages.Other: Completion of a Maintenance Trade apprenticeship program preferred. Must bSenior Nuclear Planner - Job Description
Position Overview
The Senior Nuclear Planner is a key technical position responsible for developing comprehensive work packages for maintenance, modifications, and surveillance activities at nuclear power facilities. This position requires advanced planning expertise, strong technical knowledge of nuclear systems, and the ability to lead planning initiatives that ensure safe, efficient, and compliant work execution.
Key Responsibilities
Work Package Development & Planning
  • Develop detailed work order task descriptions, including step-by-step instructions, material requirements, tool lists, and post-maintenance testing requirements
  • Plan complex maintenance activities including ASME Section XI work, ISI/IST programs, and modification packages
  • Ensure work packages comply with regulatory requirements, technical specifications, and plant procedures
  • Coordinate clearance requirements and equipment isolation strategies with Operations
  • Identify and resolve technical issues during the planning phase to prevent field delays
Technical Leadership & Mentoring
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced planners and planner associates
  • Lead planning initiatives for outage and online work activities
  • Participate in work week planning meetings and provide expert planning input
  • Develop and deliver training content for planner development programs
  • Serve as subject matter expert for planning processes and tools
Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Interface with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Work Management, and Supply Chain to optimize work execution
  • Participate in pre-job briefs and post-job critiques to continuously improve planning quality
  • Coordinate with Radiation Protection and Chemistry for radiological and chemical hazard controls
  • Support outage planning activities including milestone achievement and critical path management
Quality & Compliance
  • Ensure all work packages meet Quality Assurance requirements and regulatory standards
  • Incorporate Operating Experience (OE) and lessons learned into planning products
  • Maintain configuration control and ensure proper documentation of as-built conditions
  • Support corrective action program by addressing planning-related issues
Process Improvement
  • Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, tools, and standards
  • Develop and maintain planning templates, work standards, and best practices
  • Participate in benchmarking activities and industry working groups
  • Support implementation of new planning technologies and systems (e.g., Client One, NAMS)
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
  • Minimum: Associate's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical field, or equivalent 10 years plant experience in a technical field.
  • Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related science
  • Experience: Minimum 7+ years of nuclear power plant experience, with at least 4 years in maintenance planning or equivalent technical role
  • Demonstrated progression in planning responsibilities and complexity of work assignments
Technical Knowledge
  • Comprehensive understanding of nuclear plant systems, components, and operations
  • Working knowledge of ASME codes (Section XI, Section IX), ISI/IST programs, and regulatory requirements
  • Proficiency with work management systems (NAMS/Passport, Client One, Primavera P6)
  • Understanding of maintenance practices across multiple disciplines (mechanical, electrical, I&C)
  • Knowledge of configuration management, design control, and modification processes
Skills & Competencies
  • Technical Writing: Ability to develop clear, concise, and technically accurate work instructions
  • Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify and resolve complex technical issues
  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional coordination
  • Leadership: Demonstrated ability to mentor others and lead planning initiatives
  • Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to ensure accuracy and completeness of work packages
  • Time Management: Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience planning for refueling outages and major maintenance activities
  • Familiarity with multiple nuclear plant designs (PWR and/or BWR)
  • Knowledge of FME (Foreign Material Exclusion) controls and cleanliness requirements
  • Experience with engineering calculations and technical evaluations
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification (preferred but not required)
Working Conditions
  • Office and plant environment with occasional field walkdowns
  • May require extended hours during outage planning periods
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted access authorization
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to perform plant walkdowns including climbing ladders, accessing confined spaces, and navigating industrial environments
  • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
Organizational Relationships
  • Reports To: Planning Manager
  • Interfaces With: Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Work Management, Supply Chain, Radiation Protection, Chemistry, Quality Assurance
  • May Supervise: Planner Associates or less experienced planners (mentoring capacity)

Senior Nuclear Planner - Job Description

Position Overview

The Senior Nuclear Planner is a key technical position responsible for developing comprehensive work packages for maintenance, modifications, and surveillance activities at nuclear power facilities. This position requires advanced planning expertise, strong technical knowledge of nuclear systems, and the ability to lead planning initiatives that ensure safe, efficient, and compliant work execution.

Key Responsibilities

Work Package Development & Planning

  • Develop detailed work order task descriptions, including step-by-step instructions, material requirements, tool lists, and post-maintenance testing requirements
  • Plan complex maintenance activities including ASME Section XI work, ISI/IST programs, and modification packages
  • Ensure work packages comply with regulatory requirements, technical specifications, and plant procedures
  • Coordinate clearance requirements and equipment isolation strategies with Operations
  • Identify and resolve technical issues during the planning phase to prevent field delays

Technical Leadership & Mentoring

  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced planners and planner associates
  • Lead planning initiatives for outage and online work activities
  • Participate in work week planning meetings and provide expert planning input
  • Develop and deliver training content for planner development programs
  • Serve as subject matter expert for planning processes and tools

Cross-Functional Coordination

  • Interface with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Work Management, and Supply Chain to optimize work execution
  • Participate in pre-job briefs and post-job critiques to continuously improve planning quality
  • Coordinate with Radiation Protection and Chemistry for radiological and chemical hazard controls
  • Support outage planning activities including milestone achievement and critical path management

Quality & Compliance

  • Ensure all work packages meet Quality Assurance requirements and regulatory standards
  • Incorporate Operating Experience (OE) and lessons learned into planning products
  • Maintain configuration control and ensure proper documentation of as-built conditions
  • Support corrective action program by addressing planning-related issues

Process Improvement

  • Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, tools, and standards
  • Develop and maintain planning templates, work standards, and best practices
  • Participate in benchmarking activities and industry working groups
  • Support implementation of new planning technologies and systems (e.g., Client One, NAMS)

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Minimum: Associate's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical field, or equivalent 10 years plant experience in a technical field.
  • Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related science
  • Experience: Minimum 7+ years of nuclear power plant experience, with at least 4 years in maintenance planning or equivalent technical role
  • Demonstrated progression in planning responsibilities and complexity of work assignments

Technical Knowledge

  • Comprehensive understanding of nuclear plant systems, components, and operations
  • Working knowledge of ASME codes (Section XI, Section IX), ISI/IST programs, and regulatory requirements
  • Proficiency with work management systems (NAMS/Passport, Client One, Primavera P6)
  • Understanding of maintenance practices across multiple disciplines (mechanical, electrical, I&C)
  • Knowledge of configuration management, design control, and modification processes

Skills & Competencies

  • Technical Writing: Ability to develop clear, concise, and technically accurate work instructions
  • Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify and resolve complex technical issues
  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional coordination
  • Leadership: Demonstrated ability to mentor others and lead planning initiatives
  • Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to ensure accuracy and completeness of work packages
  • Time Management: Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience planning for refueling outages and major maintenance activities
  • Familiarity with multiple nuclear plant designs (PWR and/or BWR)
  • Knowledge of FME (Foreign Material Exclusion) controls and cleanliness requirements
  • Experience with engineering calculations and technical evaluations
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification (preferred but not required)

Working Conditions

  • Office and plant environment with occasional field walkdowns
  • May require extended hours during outage planning periods
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted access authorization

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to perform plant walkdowns including climbing ladders, accessing confined spaces, and navigating industrial environments
  • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

Organizational Relationships

  • Reports To: Planning Manager
  • Interfaces With: Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Work Management, Supply Chain, Radiation Protection, Chemistry, Quality Assurance
  • May Supervise: Planner Associates or less experienced planners (mentoring capacity)



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Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.

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