IWC PULSE Maintenance Senior Work Planner

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC; Mercury (NV); On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Pension and 401k

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC in NNSS seeks a Senior Work Planner to lead planning for activity‑level work across operations, maintenance, construction and experiments, ensuring safety and efficient execution.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of progressive experience, familiarity with government CMMS software, and ability to assemble complete work packages with permits, checklists, and acceptance criteria while mentoring other planners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in field related to the position or equivalent training and experience plus a minimum of 5 years of progressive related experience.
• Previous experience with government CMMS software is preferred.
• Able to plan/organize work to complete in the most efficient manner and meet required deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Usher work packages and job plans through all stages of the planning process for the implementation and control of activity level work.
• Identify and solicit participation from planning team members including job supervisors, safety specialists, engineers, and other SMEs.
• Perform hazard analysis commensurate with work activities and incorporate hazard mitigations into the work package.
• Ensure that work packages include permits, checklists, acceptance criteria, approvals, hold points, and other items for safe execution.
• Ensure timely delivery of work packages to meet schedule and facility constraints.

Skills

Planning

Hazard analysis

Communication

Time management

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Job Description

MSTS is seeking a dynamic, self-driven, and highly motivated Senior Work Planner to join our PULSE Maintenance Planning Team located at the NNSS.

Responsibilities

• Usher work packages and job plans through all stages of the planning process for the implementation and control of activity level work performed by operations, maintenance, construction, and/or experimental organizations.
• Identify and solicit participation from members of the planning team, including job supervisors, safety specialists, workers, engineers, facility representatives, and other subject matter experts.
• Perform hazard analysis commensurate with work activities and incorporate hazard mitigations into the work package.
• Ensure that all necessary components of the work package are included, such as permits, checklists, acceptance criteria, approvals, hold points, and other items to ensure the safe and efficient execution of work activities.
• Ensure that work packages meet all procedural requirements and quality standards.
• Ensure timely delivery of work packages to meet schedule and facility constraints, including expediting priority work packages.
• Communicate work package status and progress to key stakeholders.
• Analyze labor and material requirements for planned work activities.
• Perform various functional, administrative, and reporting activities in conjunction with the primary work control/work package process.
• Provide mentorship and training for other planners in the organization.
• Perform as planning subject matter expert for customers and other organizations outside of the planning organization, including expertise of DOE and company directives associated with work control and planning.
• Support IWP process improvements including adopting best practices, identifying issues, and recommending enhancements.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism with customers and contribute to a positive and supportive environment for coworkers.
• Maintain required trainings and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in field related to the position or equivalent training and experience plus a minimum of 5 years of progressive related experience.
• Previous experience with government CMMS software is preferred.
• Able to use personal computer, printers, copiers, scanners, telephones, fax machines, calculators, and other general office equipment.
• Able to follow oral and written instruction and follow through on all assignments.
• Able to apply knowledge of a broad range of specialized functions and assist in coordinating activities with those of other work groups.
• Able to demonstrate creativity in how work is performed and in addressing work processes.
• Able to plan/organize work to complete in the most efficient manner and meet required deadlines.
• Able to deal with pressure of handling multiple tasks, complaints, frequent interruptions, and time constraints.
• Knowledge of basic math, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• The primary work location will be in the forward area of the Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada).
• Regular attendance on site within the reporting location is required.
• Work schedule for this position is 4/10's Mondays -Thursdays (subject to change).
• Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

MSTS is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants offered employment with MSTS are also subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment. In addition, Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age. Reference DOE Order 472.2 , “Personnel Security”. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Department of Energy Q Clearance

(position will be cleared to this level). Reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR Part 707.4 , “Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites,” will be conducted. Applicant selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation, required to participate in subsequent reinvestigations, and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. Successful completion of a counterintelligence evaluation, which may include a counterintelligence‑scope polygraph examination, may also be required. Reference 10 CFR Part 709 , “Counterintelligence Evaluation Program.”

MSTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background screening, drug‑free workplace.

Annual Salary Range

Annual salary range for this position is: $80,579.20 - $120,868.80.

About Us

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Sites (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), a semi‑autonomous agency within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The NNSS is an enterprise of special‑purpose, multi‑mission, high‑hazard experimentation facilities delivering technical and service solutions in partnership with the National Laboratories. Our collaborative work supports the government’s most important national security missions. (See NNSS.gov for our unique capabilities.) Our 3,000+ professional, craft, and support employees are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today.

• MSTS offers our full‑time employees highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; both a pension and a 401k; paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location); tuition assistance and reimbursement; and more.
• MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell Aerospace, Amentum, and HII Nuclear Inc.