Work Control Planner 4

Edgewater Technical Associates; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates in Los Alamos, NM is seeking a Work Control Planner 4 for the Los Alamos National Laboratory to develop and review work packages, estimates, and instructions for complex facilities. The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and coordination across mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiological systems, with responsibility for planning, isolation, and documentation.

Candidates should have extensive experience in work control, familiarity with lab procedures, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 12 years' related experience, or 20+ years without degree.
• Advanced knowledge of work control and materials management.
• Advanced knowledge of lock-out/tag-out policies and procedures.
• Ability to interpret complex mechanical/electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
• Experience using a computerized work management system.
• Ability to lead and communicate planning for complex activities.
• Knowledge of DOE/Lab regulations and safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review work packages with estimates and instructions.
• Analyze time and material requirements for complex activities.
• Prepare detailed specifications for materials and labor.
• Lead the creation of step-by-step work instructions for complex activities.
• Manage priority and expedite work packages.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance in all tasks.
• Maintain records, documentation, and training materials.

Skills

Work control

Materials management

Lock-out/tag-out

Blueprints & schematics

Risk assessment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

20+ years experience

Tools

Work management system

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for aWork Control Planner 4 opportunity in Los Alamos, NM to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory .

Work Location: Onsite - 100%: TA 46-179

Schedule: 4/10 schedule, eligible for on-call.

Summary

The Work Control Planner 4 will develop and/or reviews work packages including time, material, and labor estimates, written step-by-step work instructions, procedures, and/or safety and testing requirements for the implementation and control of operations, maintenance, or modification of work activities within a given facility or area.

Specific planning duties may be related to mechanical, electrical, chemical and/or radiological equipment, policies, and procedures and may also include resolving work restraints and bringing work packages to final closure.

Job Duties

• Assures safety and security compliance, maintains required safety and security training, and makes safety and security an integral part of every task, including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security.
• Prepares, reviews, and issues equipment and/or system modification, corrective maintenance, and/or preventative maintenance work packages for unique and/or complex activities in unique and/or complex facilities in accordance with applicable procedures and regulations.
• Analyzes time and material requirements for unique and/or complex work activities.
• Prepares detailed specifications for materials and labor estimates for unique and/or complex activities.
• Takes the lead in developing step-by-step instructions for work for unique and/or complex activities.
• Manages and expedites established priority of work packages.
• Prepares and/or reviews efficient and specific instructions for the isolation, containment or de-energization of various unique and/or complex mechanical, physical, electrical, chemical and/or radiological systems according to established procedures and regulations
• Manages various functional and administrative activities in conjunction with the primary work control/work package development including, but not limited to, permit development, testing requirements, documentation generation, records management, database information management, retrieval and review, and/or training.
• Understands and adheres to all Laboratory and industry regulatory guidance and governance specific to work control and planning.
• Ensures all work control results, materials, processes, and final products meet quality specifications and are completed according to established requirements.
• Fosters a mutually respectful and inclusive work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 12 years of related experience; or, over 20 years of direct experience without a degree.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with unique and/or complex work control, materials management, and/or mechanical maintenance.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of work hazards, safety practices, operating configuration, and lock-out/tag-out policies and procedures in unique and/or complex facilities.
• In-depth understanding and ability to interpret various unique and/or complex mechanical and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
• Ability to fully utilize and manipulate a computerized work management system in maintaining and tracking work-planning activities.
• Advanced experience and demonstrated skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solution on unique and/or complex problems affecting work control and planning.
• Experience fully conceptualizing and communicating major elements of work control and planning for unique and/or complex activities, both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Demonstrated advanced skills in the preparation and presentation of work control reports.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of the Laboratory's work control and facility policies, practices, and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of legal requirements and environmental impacts affecting work control and planning.

Other Job Requirements

• United States Citizenship
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DOE Q Security Clearance.

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater's experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.