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How much do contract nuclear planner jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract nuclear planner in the United States is $69,591.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,000.00 and $81,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a contract nuclear planner?

Contract Nuclear Planners are professionals responsible for developing, coordinating, and overseeing maintenance and outage schedules at nuclear power facilities, typically on a contract basis. They work closely with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to ensure that all activities comply with regulatory standards and are completed safely and efficiently. Their duties often include resource allocation, timeline management, and documentation to support the safe operation of nuclear plants. Contract Nuclear Planners play a crucial role in minimizing downtime and ensuring regulatory compliance during scheduled outages or maintenance projects.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a contract nuclear planner?

To thrive as a Contract Nuclear Planner, you need expertise in nuclear plant operations, project management, and maintenance planning, often supported by a technical degree and relevant experience in the nuclear industry. Familiarity with planning and scheduling software (such as Primavera P6), regulatory compliance systems, and safety protocols is typically required. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities distinguish top performers in this role. These skills are essential to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant maintenance and outage planning in highly regulated nuclear environments.

What are some common challenges faced by contract nuclear planners, and how can they be addressed?

Contract Nuclear Planners often face challenges such as coordinating complex maintenance schedules, ensuring strict regulatory compliance, and managing communication across multidisciplinary teams. Navigating the high-stakes environment of a nuclear facility requires meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Building effective relationships with operations, engineering, and safety personnel can help streamline planning processes and minimize delays. Proactive communication and thorough documentation are key strategies for addressing these challenges and ensuring project milestones are met safely and efficiently.
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Job Title:

Nuclear Planner Scheduler

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:Jupiter, Florida, 33478

We are looking for a Nuclear Planner Scheduler on behalf of our client. This is a 1-year contract assignment.(W-2) The Nuclear Planner Scheduler is a critical role responsible for the strategic planning, sequencing/scheduling, and documentation of projects, and operational work within a nuclear power plant. This role interfaces with various plant departments to ensure the completion of tasks while adhering to safety protocols, regulatory requirements, and operational schedules. Employees in this role will attend Site/ Fleet Online/Outage and other meetings, representing the department.

Location: Jupiter, Florida, 33478

1-year contract assignment. (W-2)

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and organize projects activities for plant equipment and systems

• Create clear and concise work instructions that are sequenced in a logical, efficient manner

• Ensure work instructions are performed in accordance with industry standards and regulatory requirements

• Review and interpret Engineering Change implementation requirements

• As required, conducts field walkdowns to identify and analyze corrective issues, modification, and surveillance activities

• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and support departments on work instruction requirements

• Support required testing of updates to new and existing planning and scheduling applications

Qualifications:

• As required, supports all of the nuclear sites

• As required, takes on lead planner role

• Provides mentorship to junior planner schedulers

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Our Safety Pledge to You:

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:

  • Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $55.00/hr to $60.00/hr.

WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting

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