Work Control Planner

About the role

SRNL is seeking an experienced Work Planner Control responsible for general mission, auxiliary, or unit support activities, providing routine direct and indirect operational services to the Laboratory. Some roles perform specialized technical tasks to support the laboratory mission (e.g., IT development and research support). The position typically requires appropriate vocational training, related professional certification(s), or equivalent experience, but usually does not require a university degree. The Work Planner develops and/or reviews 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. This may include recommendations and instructions 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Ensures planned work complies with applicable codes, quality requirements, and safety standards

Skills

• 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
• Primary discipline is Mechanical, with the ability to interface effectively with engineering, quality assurance, welding, maintenance, and craft personnel
• 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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: HS (or equivalent) 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,