Work Control Planner

Savannah River National Laboratory; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Savannah River National Laboratory is seeking an experienced Work Planner/Controller to develop and review routine work packages for mechanical maintenance, fabrication, and repair tasks at SRNL. The role involves creating weld maps, WPS, and supporting drawings, while coordinating resources and material procurement to ensure efficient project execution.

Candidates should have a HS or equivalent with 5–7 years of related maintenance experience and must be able to qualify as an SRNL Planner

Qualifications

• HS (or Equiv) with 5–7 years of Electrical and/or Mechanical Maintenance experience.
• Must be able to qualify as an SRNL Planner within one year of hire.
• Knowledgeable in piping codes and their application to mechanical work planning.
• Strong knowledge of design, fabrication, inspection, and testing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or review routine work packages with written step-by-step instructions.
• Define safety and testing requirements for operations, maintenance, or modifications.
• Coordinate lockout/tagout recommendations and instruction as needed.
• Bring work packages to final closure and ensure compliance with codes and standards.

Skills

Work package development

Weld maps & WPS

Technical sketches

Sequencing of work activities

Material procurement

Education

HS or equivalent

AA/AS/Vocational Training preferred

Job description

SRNL is seeking a experienced Work Planner Control. Responsible for general mission, auxiliary, or unit support activities. Provides routine direct and indirect operational services to the Laboratory. Some roles perform specialized technical tasks required to support the mission of the laboratory (e.g., IT development and research support). Typically requires appropriate vocational training, related professional certification(s), or the equivalent experience, but usually does not require a university degree. Develop and/or review of routine work packages including written step-by-step work instructions, procedures, safety and testing requirements for the implementation and control of operations, maintenance or modification work activities within a given area. May include separately or in conjunction with work control development, recommendations and instruction for mechanical, electrical, radiological, and chemical energy and systems control lockout and tagout, and/or resolving work package restraints and bringing work packages to final closure.

Core Competencies

• Develops detailed and accurate work packages for mechanical maintenance, fabrication, and repair tasks
• Creates weld maps, weld procedure specifications (WPS), and supporting technical drawings for individual components, sub-assemblies, and full assemblies
• Produces clear, actionable technical sketches and markup drawings to support field execution
• Coordinates sequencing of work activities, resource allocation, and material procurement to ensure efficient project execution

Codes, Standards & Specifications

• Understands pipe cleanliness requirements, including flushing, cleaning procedures, and contamination prevention protocols for various service classifications
• Familiar with material specifications for metals (carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steels, non-ferrous metals) and their properties, compatibility, and service limitations
• Working knowledge of fastener standards (e.g., ASTM, ASME) including proper grade selection, torque specifications, and bolted joint assembly requirements
• Awareness of governing codes and standards from organizations such as ASME, ASTM, AWS, ANSI, and MSS

Technical & Mechanical Background

• Primary discipline is Mechanical, with the ability to interface effectively with engineering, quality assurance, welding along with maintenance, and craft personnel
• Ensures planned work complies with applicable codes, quality requirements, and safety standard

Minimum Qualifications

• HS (or Equiv) and 5-7 years of Electrical and/or Mechanical Maintenance experience.
• Must be able to qualify as an SRNL Planner within one year once hired.
• Knowledgeable in additional piping codes and their application to mechanical work planning
• Strong working knowledge of design, fabrication, inspection, and testing requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• AA/AS/Vocational Training preferred.
• Extensive working knowledge of welding processes (e.g., GTAW, SMAW, GMAW, FCAW) and their appropriate applications based on material type, joint design, and service conditions
• Proficient in machining processes including turning, milling, boring, grinding, and precision finishing operations
• Understands pre-heat, post-weld heat treatment (PWHT), and non-destructive examination (NDE) requirements as they relate to work planning.
• Capable of reading and interpreting P&IDs, isometric drawings, general arrangement drawings, and engineering specifications