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Work Control Planner 4
📍 Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) – Los Alamos, NM (Onsite)
💲 Competitive Hourly Rate OT Per Diem/Relocation (when applicable)
🕒 Schedule: 4x12s (Nights/Weekends)
🔒 Clearance: Ability to obtain DOE Q Clearance required
Overview
COMPA Industries is seeking an experienced Work Control Planner 4 to support high-hazard nuclear facility operations at Los Alamos National Laboratory (TA-55).
This is a senior-level planning role responsible for developing complex work packages, supporting maintenance and operations planning, and driving improvements to work control processes within a highly regulated DOE environment.
This role is best suited for candidates with extensive nuclear or highly regulated facility planning experience who can operate with a high level of autonomy and technical expertise.
⚠️ Minimum Requirements – Please Read Before Applying
To be considered, candidates must meet the following:
- 12 years of experience in work control planning, maintenance planning, or related field
- Experience developing detailed work packages (labor, materials, procedures, safety requirements)
- Experience in nuclear, DOE, or other highly regulated environments
- Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance
- Willingness to work nights/weekends (4x12 schedule)
What You’ll Do
- Develop, review, and execute complex work packages supporting maintenance, operations, and construction activities
- Create detailed step-by-step work instructions, procedures, and safety requirements
- Resolve work constraints and drive work packages through final closure
- Analyze performance data and support process improvements and program development
- Maintain and utilize CMMS systems (e.g., Maximo) to track and manage work
- Support and mentor junior planners while ensuring compliance with Integrated Work Management practices
What We’re Looking For
- Deep experience in work control planning within nuclear or high-hazard facilities
- Strong understanding of:
- Lockout/Tagout
- Safety basis and hazard analysis
- Maintenance and operations planning processes
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and engineering documentation
- Experience working with CMMS systems and performance tracking
- Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate across multiple teams
Why This Role
- Work on mission-critical operations supporting national security
- Long-term opportunity with high-impact responsibilities
- Competitive compensation overtime potential
- Opportunity to work within one of the most advanced nuclear facilities in the country