Planner I (8231)

ACS Professional Staffing; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 46,921 - 82,408; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Comprehensive benefits options

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Planner I in Richland, WA. This full-time entry-level position requires planning detailed work orders for maintenance. Candidates must have a technical background with experience in maintenance, engineering, or operations. Effective communication skills and problem-solving abilities are essential for this role, which does not offer work sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years experience or equivalent.
• Able to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Mechanical and I&C background required.

Responsibilities

• Independently plan work order packages for maintenance.
• Prepare detailed work packages with instructions.
• Conduct field investigations for problem identification.

Skills

Effective communication

Troubleshooting

Technical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical area

Associate's degree with 3 years experience

High school diploma with technical training and 4 years experience

High school diploma with 5 years experience

Job description

ACS Professional Staffing provided pay range

This range is provided by ACS Professional Staffing. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$34.06/hr - $59.82/hr

Overview

ACS Professional Staffing is looking for an employee to work on‑site with our client. This Planner I will independently develop and update detailed work order packages for preventive and corrective maintenance, ensuring safe plant operations. Responsibilities include technical support, field investigations, resource identification, and translating engineering changes into actionable plans. This full‑time position is located in Richland, WA.

Pay rate: $34.06 - $59.82

• Sick Leave: One hour of paid sick leave for every 40‑hours worked (sick leave can be used after 90‑days of employment)
• EAP: Employee Assistance Program
• Benefit Options: Medical, HSA, Group Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Voluntary Short‑Term Disability, Voluntary Long‑Term Disability, Voluntary Critical Illness, Voluntary Accident, 401k (eligible after one year and 1,000 hours worked - employer match up to 4%)
• Other benefits include the following: Calm App, Access Perks

Responsibilities

• Independently plan work order packages for preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Ensure safe and efficient plant operation through well‑prepared work packages.
• Align work packages with approved procedures, instructions, and guides.
• Support forced and refuel outage work as directed by Work Management.
• Prepare detailed work packages including: historical data, plant impact, post‑maintenance testing and clear written instructions.
• Update work packages to address condition reports, deficiencies, or enhancements.
• Translate engineering change documents into actionable work packages.
• Ensure packages meet industry and plant standards.
• Provide technical expertise on systems and plant equipment.
• Assist craft and craft supervisors during task execution.
• Conduct field investigations and walkdowns for problem identification.
• Identify required parts and materials.
• Specify special tools and equipment.
• Include supporting documentation such as procedures, weld records, and permits.
• Prepare work packages based on established priorities and schedules.
• Provide detailed planning instructions for major maintenance activities.
• Assist in preparing design change packages when appropriate.
• Incorporate feedback on work package enhancements promptly.
• Ensure continuous alignment with operational standards and best practices.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 2 years of experience in a technical area (i.e. maintenance, engineering, operations, maintenance planning).
• OR An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university and 3 years of experience in a technical area (i.e. maintenance, engineering, operations, maintenance planning).
• OR A high school diploma or GED and technical training or education similar to that acquired through an in‑grade apprenticeship program for maintenance related work and 4 years of experience in a technical area (i.e. maintenance, engineering, operations, maintenance planning).
• OR A high school diploma or GED and 5 years of experience in a technical area (i.e. Mechanical or I&C).
• Able to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Able to troubleshoot and solve technical problems.
• Able to obtain Planner I qualification.
• Mechanical and I&C background.

Work sponsorship is not available at this time. Third‑party candidates will not be considered for this position.

Because we are a federal government contractor, we have special restrictions placed on us for hiring foreign nationals into certain key positions within the company. This particular position requires U.S. citizenship.

ACS Professional Staffing will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to the applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.

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Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Electric Power Generation, Utilities, and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

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