Senior Work Control Planner: Lead Safe Maintenance

ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a Sr. Work Control Planner to join our team supporting the Los Alamos National Laboratory ! This position is full-time and will be based out of Los Alamos, New Mexico. Responsibilities Maintain safety and security as a primary responsibility; ensure compliance with all Laboratory safety and security requirements. Complete required safety and security training and integrate safety into every task, including stopping work if unsafe or if security is compromised. Prepare, review, and issue equipment and/or system modification, corrective maintenance, and preventative maintenance work packages for unique and/or complex facilities in accordance with applicable procedures and regulations. Analyze time and material requirements for complex work activities. Develop detailed specifications for materials and labor estimates. Lead development of step-by-step work instructions for complex activities. Manage and expedite prioritized work packages. Prepare and/or review detailed isolation, containment, or de-energization instructions for mechanical, physical, electrical, chemical, and/or radiological systems. Manage functional and administrative activities associated with work control, including: Permit development Testing requirements Documentation generation Records management Database management and retrieval Training coordination Ensure compliance with Laboratory and industry regulatory guidance related to work control and planning. Verify that work control results, materials, processes, and final products meet established quality standards. Foster a respectful, inclusive work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Requirements Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree and 12+ years of relevant experience. Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work. Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed. Extensive knowledge and experience in complex work control, materials management, and/or mechanical maintenance. Thorough understanding of: Work hazards Safety practices Operating configurations Lock-out/Tag-out (LOTO) policies and procedures Strong ability to interpret complex mechanical and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics. Proficiency in utilizing computerized work management systems for planning and tracking activities. Demonstrated ability to research, evaluate alternative solutions, and recommend resolutions for complex work control issues. Ability to conceptualize and communicate key work control elements to both technical and non-technical personnel. Exceptional skills in preparing and presenting work control reports. Extensive knowledge of Laboratory work control and facility policies, practices, and procedures. Strong understanding of legal requirements and environmental impacts affecting work control and planning. About the Site The NNSA's Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), located in Los Alamos, New Mexico, is a design laboratory responsible for the safety and reliability of the nuclear explosives package in nuclear weapons. This lab possesses unique capabilities in neutron scattering, enhanced surveillance, radiography, and plutonium science and engineering ( energy.gov ). ABOUT GEM GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are: Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success. Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions. Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office. Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education , qualifications , and relevant years of experience . To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan. Please Note : With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr