Outage Planner

About the role

We're seeking an expert-level Nuclear Outage Planner to support critical outage and maintenance activities at a nuclear generating station. This is a remote opportunity for a highly skilled professional who thrives in complex, highly regulated environments and has a passion for ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and develop work orders supporting: Preventive Maintenance (PM), Corrective Maintenance, Surveillance Testing, Plant Modifications and Design Changes
• Create comprehensive work packages that define labor, materials, procedures, tooling, safety requirements, and work standards
• Collaborate with station personnel, engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to identify repair and replacement needs
• Identify, source, and order materials and components required for planned work activities
• Develop planning standards and best practices to support outage execution and maintenance excellence
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior planners
• Create work packages across multiple disciplines, including: Mechanical, Civil, Instrumentation & Controls (I&C), Electrical
• Generate weld data sheets and supporting documentation in accordance with applicable ASME codes, station procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Ensure all planning activities meet nuclear industry standards for quality, compliance, and safety

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 7+ years of planning experience in a nuclear power environment
• 7+ years of nuclear industry experience
• Strong experience developing maintenance and outage work packages
• Proficiency with NAMS software
• Ability to independently plan complex maintenance, modification, and corrective work activities
• Knowledge of nuclear maintenance procedures, work control processes, and industry regulations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Trade School Graduate
• 10+ years of nuclear industry experience
• 10+ years of planning experience supporting nuclear outages and maintenance
• Advanced experience developing multi-discipline work packages and ASME-compliant documentation

Skills

• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to anticipate and address challenges
• Understanding of nuclear safety standards and maintenance procedures
• Effective communication with cross-functional teams
• Experience with NAMS software
• Ability to develop comprehensive work packages
• Knowledge of ASME codes and industry regulations

Pay and Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $70.00/hr.
• Benefits include: Medical, dental & vision, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Life Insurance, Short and long-term disability, Health Spending Account (HSA), Transportation benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Philadelphia, PA.

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