Savannah River National Laboratory

Work Control Planner

Savannah River National Laboratory  •  Aiken, SC (Onsite)  •  21 hours ago
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Job Description

SRNL is seeking a experienced Work Planner Control. Responsible for general mission, auxiliary, or unit support activities. Provides routine direct and indirect operational services to the Laboratory. Some roles perform specialized technical tasks required to support the mission of the laboratory (e.g., IT development and research support). Typically requires appropriate vocational training, related professional certification(s), or the equivalent experience, but usually does not require a university degree. Develop and/or review of routine work packages including written step-by-step work instructions, procedures, safety and testing requirements for the implementation and control of operations, maintenance or modification work activities within a given area. May include separately or in conjunction with work control development, recommendations and instruction for mechanical, electrical, radiological, and chemical energy and systems control lockout and tagout, and/or resolving work package restraints and bringing work packages to final closure.

Core Competencies

  • Develops detailed and accurate work packages for mechanical maintenance, fabrication, and repair tasks
  • Creates weld maps, weld procedure specifications (WPS), and supporting technical drawings for individual components, sub-assemblies, and full assemblies
  • Produces clear, actionable technical sketches and markup drawings to support field execution
  • Coordinates sequencing of work activities, resource allocation, and material procurement to ensure efficient project execution

Codes, Standards & Specifications

  • Understands pipe cleanliness requirements, including flushing, cleaning procedures, and contamination prevention protocols for various service classifications
  • Familiar with material specifications for metals (carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steels, non-ferrous metals) and their properties, compatibility, and service limitations
  • Working knowledge of fastener standards (e.g., ASTM, ASME) including proper grade selection, torque specifications, and bolted joint assembly requirements
  • Awareness of governing codes and standards from organizations such as ASME, ASTM, AWS, ANSI, and MSS

Technical & Mechanical Background

  • Primary discipline is Mechanical, with the ability to interface effectively with engineering, quality assurance, welding along with maintenance, and craft personnel
  • Ensures planned work complies with applicable codes, quality requirements, and safety standard

Minimum Qualifications

  • HS (or Equiv) and 5-7 years of Electrical and/or Mechanical Maintenance experience.
  • Must be able to qualify as an SRNL Planner within one year once hired.
  • Knowledgeable in additional piping codes and their application to mechanical work planning
  • Strong working knowledge of design, fabrication, inspection, and testing requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

  • AA/AS/Vocational Training preferred.
  • Extensive working knowledge of welding processes (e.g., GTAW, SMAW, GMAW, FCAW) and their appropriate applications based on material type, joint design, and service conditions
  • Proficient in machining processes including turning, milling, boring, grinding, and precision finishing operations
  • Understands pre-heat, post-weld heat treatment (PWHT), and non-destructive examination (NDE) requirements as they relate to work planning.
  • Capable of reading and interpreting P&IDs, isometric drawings, general arrangement drawings, and engineering specifications
Savannah River National Laboratory

About Savannah River National Laboratory

The Savannah River National Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy - Office of Environmental Management multidiscipline research and development center, where accomplished scientists and engineers solve the nation’s most challenging environmental and security problems.

With a staff of more than 1,100 dedicated and safety-focused professionals, SRNL protects the nation by applying science to global security, the environment and the energy economy. The laboratory uses its unique scientific and engineering expertise to develop and deploy practical solutions with high returns on investment for the nation. SRNL innovations include advances in energy storage technology, materials science, and nuclear non-proliferation. The laboratory also provides field-proven expertise for environmental cleanup and managing the nation’s nuclear materials.

SRNL conducts research in specialized laboratories for the safe study and handling of radioactive materials, laboratories for ultra-sensitive measurement and analysis of radioactive materials, internationally accredited analytical laboratories, and the only radiological crime investigation laboratory in the U.S.

Working with an established network of industry, academic, and public partners, SRNL has advanced scientific discovery and commercial innovation. SRNL also fuels the nation’s economy by licensing its patented technologies to private companies for commercialization.

Whether it is optimizing chemical processes to safely dispose of legacy nuclear waste, collaborating with partners on grid security or using its expertise in nuclear materials science to make the world safer, SRNL works every day to secure the nation’s future.

Industry
Biotech & Life Sciences
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Aiken, SC
Year Founded
1951
Website
srnl.gov
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