Work Control Planner 4 (Construction Oversight)

About the role

The Work Control Planner 4 (Construction Oversight) supports the Los Alamos National Laboratory. Per diem is available for those who qualify. The position is located at Technical Area 22 - buildings 91, 93, 115 in Los Alamos, NM.

Responsibilities

• 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 systems 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.
• Regular contact with maintenance/operations management, engineers, technicians, and other operational and facility personnel.

Requirements

• Unique knowledge of and broad experience with unique and/or complex work control, materials management, and/or mechanical maintenance.
• Extensive 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 (Asset Suites and/or SAP) in maintaining and tracking work-planning activities.
• Ability to fully conceptualize and communicate major elements of work control and planning for unique and/or complex activities, both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Demonstrated exceptional skill in the preparation and presentation of work control reports.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Laboratory's work control and facility policies, practices, and procedures.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of legal requirements and environmental impacts affecting work control and planning.
• Thorough understanding of the ISM process.

Job Knowledge

• Electrical Safety background, chemical hazards, and troubleshooting diagnostics and repair.
• Experience with Wabash presses and lithography machines.
• Extensive experience and demonstrated skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions to unique and/or complex problems affecting work control and planning.
• CMMS System experience (asset suites or SAP experience preferred), Microsoft Word and Office, and computer and formatting skills.
• Field experience with technical writing experience, including actual planning and writing experience.

Education

• Bachelor's degree and 12 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation without education.

Other Job Requirements

• United States Citizenship
• Able to obtain and maintain DOE Q Security Clearance.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and employee benefit packages.
• Paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance.
• Pre- and post-tax 401(k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

About 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), Department of Defense (DOD), 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.

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.