ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a 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

Develop, monitor, and validate accuracy, and auditing of performance data, reports, and other statistical information.
Maintain database and other programs as required for use in the development of performance measurements and other required data administration.
Evaluate processes, programs, and procedures for potential improvements.
Develop and maintain maintenance policies, processes, procedures and provides training in support of the conduct of maintenance program.
Prepares, reviews, and issues equipment and/or system modification, corrective maintenance, and/or preventative maintenance work packages for activities in unique and/or complex facilities in accordance with applicable procedures and regulations.
Support Preventative and Corrective Maintenance planning activities.
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.
Tracks and expedites established priority of work packages.
Prepares and/or reviews efficient and specific instructions for the isolation, containment or de-energizing various unique and/or complex mechanical, physical, electrical, chemical and/or radiological systems according to established procedures and regulations.
Oversees 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.

Requirements

Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree and 8+ 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
Must have a Work Control background (in manager or planner roles).
Must be able to fully understand work hazards, safety practices, operating configuration, and lock-out/tag-out policies and procedures.
Must have experience interpreting various mechanical and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
Must have knowledge of legal requirements and environmental impacts affecting work control and planning.
Must have knowledge of the Laboratory's work control and facility policies, practices, and procedures.
Must have working knowledge of and experience with work control, materials management, and/or mechanical maintenance.
Must have experience and demonstrated skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions on problems affecting work control and planning.
Must be able to fully conceptualize and communicate major elements of work control and planning to both technical and non-technical personnel.
Must be able to utilize and manipulate a computerized work management system in maintaining and tracking work planning activities.
Must be able to prepare and present work control reports.

Desired Skills

Prefer experience with building systems: boilers, HVACs, facility support systems.
Prefer facility maintenance and construction background.
Prefer experience supporting DOE or DoD.
Prefer experience with Procedure Writing Software such as Maximo Asset, X-Maximum, and Hitachi
Prefer Certified Facility Manager (CFM) Certification.
Prefer Policy Procedure Writer (PPA) Certification.

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.