Hybrid Nuclear Project Planner – Outage & Scheduling Expert

Sargent & Lundy; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Senior Nuclear Project Planner to support client projects across fossil, nuclear, and renewable energy sectors. The role is hybrid with in-office 3 days per week and periodic travel to New Hampshire and other sites.

You will lead planning activities, develop work packages, coordinate with engineers and contractors, monitor progress and risks, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance. A strong nuclear project delivery background is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of prior experience in project planning.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent technical /trade experience.
• Nuclear construction experience is preferred.
• Strong background in project execution, with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with a strategic mindset to identify and address potential scheduling challenges.
• Conversant in Computer applications and planning software.
• Previous unescorted security access to a Nuclear Plant a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare comprehensive work instructions that guide various workgroups in executing corrective and preventive maintenance, surveillance performance, and modification implementation.
• Evaluate and approve material procurement recommendations necessary for the execution of work packages.
• Define procedures, drawings, equipment, and materials for planned work packages.
• Coordinate out-of-service notifications, plant barrier impairments, permits for welding/grinding, fire impairments, operability impact statements, regulatory/code documentation, hold/witness points, temporary leak repair documentation, and other essential requests to facilitate package preparation.
• Verify the adequacy and compliance of work instructions with all applicable station procedures.
• Review and approve all required work packages to meet the highest safety, quality, and technical standards.
• Develop, revise, and review maintenance procedures to streamline and enhance work package development while ensuring compliance with codes, standards, vendor recommendations, and maintenance directives.
• Collaborate with project teams to gather relevant data and from efficient and safe work plans.
• Implement project controls processes and tools to ensure effective project management.
• Monitor and analyze project progress, identifying potential risks and proposing mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to optimize project timelines and resource allocation.
• Conduct field walk-downs to identify and analyze corrective and preventive maintenance, modification, and surveillance activities. Collaborate with work management, supply, operations, and engineering to address work package issues and provide input to enhance work package quality.

Skills

Project planning

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Scheduling

Risk mitigation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Planning software

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Senior Nuclear Project Planner to support client projects across fossil, nuclear, and renewable energy sectors. The role is hybrid with in-office 3 days per week and periodic travel to New Hampshire and other sites.

You will lead planning activities, develop work packages, coordinate with engineers and contractors, monitor progress and risks, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance. A strong nuclear project delivery background is essential.