Work Control Planner Nuclear Facilities

Work Control Planner 2 – Nuclear Facilities (DOE/LANL)

Location: Los Alamos, NM | 100% Onsite (TA-55)

Compensation: $55–$60/hr

Schedule: 4/10s | Rotating shifts supporting 24/7 operations

Duration: 1-Year Contract (Strong potential for extension)

Openings: 2 positions available

Organization: MSS-WC

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required

Clearance: Ability to obtain DOE Q Clearance required

WHY THIS ROLE

Work Control Planners at TA-55 support some of the most technically demanding and safety-critical maintenance and operational activities at LANL - including direct support of PF-4 glovebox installation and facility operations. As a WCP 2, you will develop and coordinate detailed work packages in a highly regulated nuclear environment, working alongside engineers, maintenance personnel, safety professionals, and project managers to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant execution of complex facility activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and review detailed work packages including labor, materials, time estimates, and safety requirements
• Write clear step-by-step work instructions and procedures for operations, maintenance, and facility modification activities
• Coordinate planning activities related to mechanical, electrical, chemical, or radiological systems within the facility
• Identify and resolve work constraints, ensuring work packages are complete and ready for execution
• Support operations in a high-hazard nuclear environment ensuring compliance with LANL and DOE safety standards
• Collaborate with engineers, maintenance personnel, safety professionals, and project managers to ensure work activities are properly planned and executed
• Ensure work control documentation supports safe, efficient, and compliant execution of facility activities

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, technical, or related discipline - OR equivalent years of directly applicable experience in lieu of degree
• 5+ years of experience in work planning, maintenance planning, operations planning, or similar technical roles
• Experience developing technical work packages, procedures, and planning documentation
• Ability to work in high-hazard or highly regulated environments such as DOE, nuclear, defense, or industrial facilities
• Strong written communication skills with ability to create clear technical instructions and procedures
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience supporting DOE or NNSA facilities, particularly nuclear or radiological operations
• Familiarity with MWP, Primavera P6, or Asset Suite systems
• Experience supporting work control, maintenance planning, or facility operations in complex technical environments
• PPA certification (Policy Procedure Writer)

WORK SCHEDULE

This role supports 24/7 rotating shift coverage. Available shift options:

• Tue–Fri Days: 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Tue–Fri Nights: 5:00 PM – 3:00 AM
• Fri–Mon Days: 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Fri–Mon Nights: 5:00 PM – 3:00 AM

Occasional on-call and overtime may be required.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS - READ BEFORE APPLYING

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a DOE Q Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline required - equivalent experience considered in lieu of degree
• Must have 5+ years of work control, maintenance planning, or operations planning experience
• Must be able to work 100% onsite at TA-55 in Los Alamos, NM
• Must be available for rotating shift coverage including nights and weekends - shift refusal is disqualifying

LANL (Los Alamos National Laboratory) | Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer | All postings current as of April 2026. Compensation ranges subject to change.