Nuclear Mechanical Maintenance Planner: Strategic Planning

Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Ridge National Laboratory seeks a Nuclear Maintenance Planner to develop detailed mechanical work packages for NNFD/ISED. You will craft step-by-step instructions, safety requirements, and testing criteria to enable reliable, compliant maintenance in a nuclear facility.

The role emphasizes planning, coordination of parts and personnel, and data management of work histories. Collaboration with Operations and Engineering ensures safe, efficient execution and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• > AS degree in mechanical engineering or related technical discipline with at least 7 years maintenance experience.
• > Strong knowledge of electrical systems and NFPA codes.
• > Experience identifying maintenance requirements and coordinating repairs.
• > Excellent teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.
• > Rad Worker 2 training and respirator qualification.

Responsibilities

• > Review work requests for completeness and scope.
• > Create detailed maintenance and modification work packages.
• > Use prints, drawings, and specs to prepare work packages.
• > Coordinate with Area Team Leader and Area Engineer.
• > Assess field conditions for hazards and special requirements.
• > Prepare isolation and de-energization instructions per procedures.
• > Develop BOM and material requisitions for jobs.
• > Review and close out work packages with docs and testing.

Skills

Electrical systems understanding

Teamwork and communication

Safety focus

Planning and scheduling

Rad Worker 2 training

Education

AS degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline

Tools

CMMS

ERP software (SAP, Oracle, Maximo)

HxGN EAM

Job description

Oak Ridge National Laboratory seeks a Nuclear Maintenance Planner to develop detailed mechanical work packages for NNFD/ISED. You will craft step-by-step instructions, safety requirements, and testing criteria to enable reliable, compliant maintenance in a nuclear facility.

The role emphasizes planning, coordination of parts and personnel, and data management of work histories. Collaboration with Operations and Engineering ensures safe, efficient execution and continuous improvement.