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Work EnvironmentOversees planning for large projects, coordinates teamsDevelops and manages work schedules, updates plans
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in oil & gas, construction, manufacturingUsed across similar industries for daily planning

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Sr. Work Control Planner

Sr. Work Control Planner

GEM Technologies, Inc

Los Alamos, NM • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a Sr. Work Control Planner to join our team supporting the Los Alamos National Laboratory! This position is full-time and will be based out of Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Responsibilities
  • Develops and/or reviews work packages including time, material, and labor estimates, written step-by-step work instructions, procedures, and/or safety and testing requirements for the implementation and control of operations, maintenance, or modification of work activities within a given facility or area.
  • Performs specific planning duties may be related to mechanical, electrical, chemical and/or radiological equipment, policies, and procedures and may also include resolving work restraints and bringing work packages to final closure.
  • Assures safety and security compliance, maintains required safety and security training, and makes safety and security an integral part of every task, including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security.
  • Prepares, reviews, and issues equipment and system modification, corrective maintenance, and preventative maintenance work packages for unique and complex activities in unique and complex systems in accordance with applicable procedures and regulations.
  • Analyzes time and material requirements for unique and/or complex work activities.
  • Prepares detailed specifications for materials and labor estimates for unique and complex activities.
  • Takes the lead in developing step-by-step instructions for work for unique and complex activities.
  • Manages and expedites established priority of work packages.
  • Prepares and reviews efficient and specific instructions for the isolation, containment or de-energization of various unique and complex mechanical, physical, electrical, chemical and radiological systems according to established procedures and regulations.
  • Manages various functional and administrative activities in conjunction with the primary work control/work package development including, but not limited to, permit development, testing requirements, documentation generation, records management, database information management, retrieval and review, and training.
  • Understands and adheres to all Laboratory and industry regulatory guidance and governance specific to work control and planning.
  • Ensures all work control results, materials, processes, and final products meet quality specifications and are completed according to established requirements.
  • Fosters a mutually respectful and inclusive work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.

Requirements
  • Education & Years of Experience - Bachelor's Degree and 12+ years of relevant experience.
  • Citizenship - To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.
  • Clearance - To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.
  • Unique knowledge of and broad experience with unique and complex work control, materials management, and mechanical maintenance.
  • Extensive knowledge and understanding of work hazards, safety practices, operating configuration, and lock-out/tag-out policies and procedures in unique and complex facilities.
  • In-depth understanding and ability to interpret various unique and complex mechanical and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
  • Ability to fully utilize and manipulate a computerized work management system (Asset Suites and/or SAP) in maintaining and tracking work- planning activities.
  • Extensive experience and demonstrated skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solution on unique and/or complex problems affecting work control and planning.
  • Ability to fully conceptualize and communicate major elements of work control and planning for unique and/or complex activities, both technical and non-technical personnel.
  • Demonstrated exceptional skill in the preparation and presentation of work control reports.
  • Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Laboratory's work control and facility policies, practices, and procedures.
  • Extensive knowledge and understanding of legal requirements and environmental impacts affecting work control and planning.

About the Site
The NNSA's Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), located in Los Alamos, New Mexico, is a design laboratory responsible for the safety and reliability of the nuclear explosives package in nuclear weapons. This lab possesses unique capabilities in neutron scattering, enhanced surveillance, radiography, and plutonium science and engineering (energy.gov).
ABOUT GEM
GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:
  • Our philosophy - We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.
  • Our relationships - Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.
  • Our team - We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.
  • Our community involvement - Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
GEM's offered compensation is dependent on candidates' education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee's needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.
Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.

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