Work Control Planner 4

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At Omega Technical Services, every role supports a mission that matters. Whether you're advancing national security, driving innovation in nuclear infrastructure, or supporting critical DOE and DoD operations, you’re part of something bigger here.

Omega Technical Services is seeking a highly motivated Work Control Planner 4 to support ongoing operations in Los Alamos, NM.

The Work Planner 4 develops and/or reviews work packages including time, material, and labor estimates, written step-by-step work instructions, procedures, and/or safety and testing requirements for the implementation and control of operations, maintenance, or modification of work activities within a given facility or area. Specific planning duties may be related to mechanical, electrical, chemical and/or radiological equipment, policies, and procedures and may also include resolving work restraints and bringing work packages to final closure.

• Makes safety and security an integral part of every task; maintains required training and stops work when conditions are unsafe or compromise security.
• Prepares, reviews, and issues work packages for complex equipment or system modifications, corrective maintenance, and preventive maintenance.
• Analyzes labor, material, and scheduling requirements for complex work activities.
• Develops detailed material specifications and labor estimates.
• Leads the development of detailed, step-by-step work instructions.
• Manages and expedites work packages according to established priorities.
• Prepares and reviews instructions for isolating, containing, or de-energizing complex mechanical, electrical, physical, chemical, and radiological systems.
• Coordinates supporting work-control activities, including:
  • Permit development
  • Testing requirements
  • Documentation and records management
  • Database information entry, maintenance, retrieval, and review
  • Training requirements
• Ensures work-control activities comply with Laboratory procedures, industry regulations, and applicable governance.
• Verifies that work-control processes, materials, results, and final products meet established quality requirements.
• Prepares and presents work-control reports.
• Researches complex work-control and planning problems, evaluates alternative solutions, and recommends appropriate action.
• Communicates major elements of complex work-control plans to technical and nontechnical personnel.
• Works independently with minimal day-to-day supervision.
• Provides functional and operational direction to maintenance, operations-support, or clerical employees when assigned.
• Coordinates regularly with maintenance and operations management, engineers, technicians, and other facility personnel.
• Promotes a respectful, inclusive workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

• Position requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 12 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, post graduate course work may be expected.

• At least 12 years of experience and specialized knowledge in complex work control, materials management, and/or mechanical maintenance.
• Extensive knowledge of:
  • Work hazards and safety practices
  • Facility operating configurations
  • Lockout/tagout policies and procedures
  • Laboratory work-control and facility policies, practices, and procedures
  • Legal requirements and environmental impacts affecting work control and planning
• In-depth ability to interpret complex mechanical and electrical documents, including blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
• Advanced ability to use and manage computerized work-management systems to maintain and track work-planning activities.
• Extensive experience researching complex problems, investigating alternative solutions, and making recommendations.
• Ability to conceptualize and clearly communicate complex work-control and planning requirements to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Exceptional skill in preparing and presenting work-control reports.
• Ability to work independently and self-supervise with minimal functional or operational direction.
• Ability to provide functional direction to assigned support personnel.
• Strong ability to collaborate with maintenance, operations, engineering, technical, and facility-management personnel.
• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen. 
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a drug and breath alcohol test, along with a Motor Vehicle Record check. 
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance. 

• Possession of an active DOE/DoD clearance within the past two (2) years is preferred. 
• Previous DOE/NNSA work experience. 

Omega Technical Services is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and a trusted partner to the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, and other commercial clients, supporting mission-critical projects that shape national security and technological innovation. Our culture is defined by leadership, initiative, and trust. Our values drive meaningful outcomes and long-term impact.

At Omega Technical Services, you’ll work alongside elite subject matter experts who thrive on being challenged, innovation, and collaboration. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance; short and long term disability insurance; 401(k) with a company match; AD&D insurance, paid time off, and holiday pay.  *Based on eligibility requirements. 

When you join Omega Technical Services, you’re not just starting a job, you’re building a career that honors the past, powers today’s progress, and accelerates the most vital missions of tomorrow.

Omega Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. 

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