Jr. Nuclear Planner (Local)

GD Barri & Associates, Inc.; Arizona; On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

G.D. Barri & Associates, Inc. in Arizona is seeking a local Junior Planner to join the nuclear operations team.

You will learn plant processes, build basic work packages, and support maintenance, engineering, and operations while upholding strict safety and quality standards. You’ll work under Senior Planners, use MS Project, Primavera P6, Jira, or Smartsheet, coordinate cross‑functional activities, and help ensure on‑time, multi‑million‑dollar project milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or related discipline.
• Ability to review drawings, procedures and specs and build basic work packages.
• Experience with project scheduling tools and Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work packages and build schedules under supervision.
• Coordinate maintenance, engineering and operations activities.
• Verify scopes, resources and material availability.
• Support process documentation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain records in project management and enterprise systems.

Skills

Scheduling

Project software

Excel

On-site coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Project Management

Related technical field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Jira

Smartsheet

SAP

Oracle

Maximo

Job description

Position Title:Jr. Planner (Local) – Local Arizona Candidates Only

Pay Rate: $40.00 / hour

Work Location: On-site / In-person

Energize Your Future in Nuclear Operations: Join Us as a Jr. Nuclear Planner!

At G.D. Barri & Associates, we don’t just watch energy history happen—we help build it. Since 1989, we’ve been the go-to power partner for utilities, universities, state and federal agencies, and prime contractors across 43 states.

We’re excited to welcome a thoughtful local Junior Planner who takes pride in accuracy and sees how small details make a big impact. If you enjoy organized project systems, supporting complex infrastructure, and helping multi-million-dollar timelines run smoothly, we’d love to connect with you.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Junior Nuclear Planner, you will work under the guidance of Senior Planners to prepare work packages, build schedules, and coordinate maintenance, engineering, and operations activities. This role is focused on learning plant processes, maintaining strict safety and quality standards, and developing foundational nuclear planning expertise.

• Work Package Preparation: Review drawings, procedures, and technical specifications to build clear, accurate basic work packages and material requests.
• Scope & Resource Verification: Verify job scopes, material availability, and resource needs to support seamless task execution and schedule adherence.
• Schedule & Process Support: Assist in building and updating project schedules using tools like MS Project, Primavera P6, Jira, or Smartsheet across Waterfall and Agile frameworks.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate closely with maintenance, engineering, procurement, and operations teams to facilitate daily activities and track project milestones.
• Process Mapping & Optimization: Support process documentation in Confluence and participate in continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean/Kaizen, root cause analysis).
• System & Documentation Maintenance: Maintain precise records in project management and enterprise systems (such as SAP, Oracle, or Maximo) while maintaining rigorous nuclear safety and quality standards.

What You Bring to the Role

• Educational Foundation: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical field.
• Technical Eye: Aptitude for reviewing technical drawings, verifying resource needs, and building structured work packages.
• Planning Tools: Hands-on comfort with project software like Primavera P6, MS Project, or Jira, plus strong Excel skills.
• Adaptability & Initiative: Eagerness to learn plant processes, support Lean/Kaizen efforts, and work within enterprise platforms (SAP, Oracle).
• Team-Oriented Leadership: Experience guiding small team activities or projects is a welcome bonus.
• On-Site Availability: Fully on-site commitment to collaborate directly with maintenance and operations teams.

Why Join Us?

This role gives you a direct seat at the table in critical energy infrastructure, pairing room for high-impact professional growth with a pay rate of $40.00/hour. If you are eager to sharpen your project management toolkit while advancing clean, safe energy solutions, G.D. Barri & Associates is your landing pad.

G.D. Barri & Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.