Work Control Planner 03681 NWS

Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico
Title: Work Control Planner
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: No
Clearance: Ability to Obtain

North Wind Services is a high performing, low risk firm with the experience and qualifications to successfully manage and execute a wide range of technical services, including environmental investigation and restoration, construction, demolition, radioactive and hazardous waste management, public communication and involvement, information management, health and safety/industrial hygiene and emergency response/HAZMAT services.

POSITION PURPOSE:
Looking for an experienced Work Control Planner to join our growing team. The position will involve work with a Department of Energy client in Los Alamos, NM. We are looking for someone who can work as part of a team and individually.

The Work Control Planner position at Los Alamos National Laboratory involves developing and reviewing work packages, encompassing time, material, and labor estimates, along with crafting detailed work instructions, procedures, and safety/testing requirements. The major focus is on assessing the workability of design plans, necessitating a versatile individual with expertise in electrical, mechanical, and sheet metal domains. The role includes conducting constructability reviews, completing review cycles, and making necessary adjustments. The position is initially onsite but may transition into a hybrid role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assessing the workability of design plans.
• Completing 30-60-90% review cycles, making changes along the way to help with the end product.
• Conduct field walkdowns to verify equipment information and ensure alignment with documentation.
• Utilize Microsoft Word and Excel proficiently for documentation and data management purposes.
• Demonstrate expertise in understanding and interpreting complex mechanical and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders, including maintenance teams, engineers, and facility managers.
• Maintain a strong understanding of work hazards, safety practices, and plant operating procedures to ensure compliance and safety in all work activities.
• Provide excellent communication and customer service skills to facilitate effective communication with internal teams and external partners.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Have a background in construction, mechanical, or electrical fields.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel for documentation and data management.

Special Requirements:

• Ability to obtain a Q clearance is required for secure-area work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is required to sit for part of the day. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and drive.
• The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Manual dexterity abilities required performing calculations using computer or calculator.
• Must be capable of wearing standard personal protective equipment (hard hat, gloves, coveralls, safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety shoes) as needed.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Both indoor and outdoor tasks to be expected. Elevated noise levels possible.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.

Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.