Work Control Planner 2/3 (Procedure Writer 2/3)
- Req. Number: IRC137064
- Organization : Maintenance & Site Services-Work Control (MSS-WC)
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Recruiter Name: Jacquez, Timothy
- Recruiter Email: tjacquez@lanl.gov
What You Will Do
Work Control is a multidisciplinary group, providing deployed support to all Facility Operations Directorates (FODs) for maintenance planning, scheduling, and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) support. The MSS-Work Control group uses Integrated Work Management to plan, schedule, and perform work in a safe and secure manner.
The Procedure Writer (WC Planner) reports to the MSS-WC and TA55 WC Team Leader supporting TA55 Maintenance in developing, revising, converting, and conducting field verification of technical procedures (Preventative Maintenance Instructions (PMIs), Detailed Operating Procedures (DOPs), etc.), to ensure compliance with the LANL Conduct of Maintenance (P950), Conduct of Operations (P315), Integrated Work Management Manual (P300), and the DOE Writer's Guide The Procedure Writer's main focus will be the process of converting institutional PMIs to site-specific PMIs through communication and coordination with internal and external customers (management, engineering, operations, craft personnel, etc.). Most of the PMIs that will be assigned to convert are tied to vital safety systems (VSS). Specific duties may be related to mechanical, electrical, chemical and/or radiological equipment, policies, and procedures and may also include resolving work restraints.
Work Environment:
LANL enhances national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, developing technologies to reduce threats from weapons of mass destruction, and solving problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health, and global security concerns.
This position will be filled at either the Procedure Writer (WC Planner) 2 or 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
Procedure Writer (WC Planner) 2 ($78,700 - $125,100)
The successful candidate will be expected to:
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level, the WC Planner 3 position is expected to:
What You Will Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Work Processes: Familiar with developing and revising technical work documents.
Strategic Communication: Ability to clearly and effectively communicate technical information to various audiences, both verbally and in writing. Must have some experience preparing reports, documentation, or presentations and collaborating with others to share information accurately. Demonstrated ability to work independently.
Business Processes & Systems: Working knowledge and experience with work control, materials management, and/or mechanical maintenance, and the ability to fully understand work hazards, safety practices, operating configuration, and lock-out/tag-out policies and procedures. Working knowledge of legal requirements and environmental impacts affecting work control and planning, and the full understanding of the Laboratory's work control and facility policies, practices, and procedures.
Technical Competency: Experience and demonstrated skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions on problems affecting preventative maintenance instructions; skill in preparation and presentation of work control reports. Ability to utilize and manipulate a computerized work management system in maintaining and tracking work-planning activities. Foundational understanding and interpretation of various mechanical and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
Additional Job Requirements for Procedure Writer (WC Planner) 3 Level:
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
Work Processes: Knowledge and experience developing and revising technical work documents in accordance with DOE Writer's Guide, or equivalent, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with all applicable standards, processes, and procedures.
Strategic Communication: Demonstrated ability to convey complex technical information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing. Must have experience preparing detailed reports, technical documentation, or presentations, and collaborating across teams to ensure accurate and efficient information exchange. Skill to conceptualize and communicate major elements of technical writing to both technical and non-technical personnel.
Business Processes and Systems: Extensive knowledge and experience with work control, materials management, and/or mechanical maintenance in unique and/or complex facilities. In-depth knowledge of legal requirements and environmental impacts affecting work control and planning, and the full understanding of the Laboratory's work control and facility policies, practices, and procedures.
Technical Competency: Extensive experience and demonstrated skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending highly creative solutions on unique and/or complex issues affecting equipment/activities; extensive experience in preparation and presentation of preventative maintenance instructions and supporting documentation.
Education/Experience Required at Procedure Writer (WC Planner) 2: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Education/Experience Required at Procedure Writer (WC Planner) 3: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 8 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 desirable.
Desired Qualifications:
Work Environment:
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position Commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants:
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
Additional Details
Directive 206.2: Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
HRP: This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.
Work Control is a multidisciplinary group, providing deployed support to all Facility Operations Directorates (FODs) for maintenance planning, scheduling, and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) support. The MSS-Work Control group uses Integrated Work Management to plan, schedule, and perform work in a safe and secure manner.
The Procedure Writer (WC Planner) reports to the MSS-WC and TA55 WC Team Leader supporting TA55 Maintenance in developing, revising, converting, and conducting field verification of technical procedures (Preventative Maintenance Instructions (PMIs), Detailed Operating Procedures (DOPs), etc.), to ensure compliance with the LANL Conduct of Maintenance (P950), Conduct of Operations (P315), Integrated Work Management Manual (P300), and the DOE Writer's Guide The Procedure Writer's main focus will be the process of converting institutional PMIs to site-specific PMIs through communication and coordination with internal and external customers (management, engineering, operations, craft personnel, etc.). Most of the PMIs that will be assigned to convert are tied to vital safety systems (VSS). Specific duties may be related to mechanical, electrical, chemical and/or radiological equipment, policies, and procedures and may also include resolving work restraints.
Work Environment:
LANL enhances national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, developing technologies to reduce threats from weapons of mass destruction, and solving problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health, and global security concerns.
This position will be filled at either the Procedure Writer (WC Planner) 2 or 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
Procedure Writer (WC Planner) 2 ($78,700 - $125,100)
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Prepares, reviews, and issues equipment and/or system and/or preventative maintenance instructions in accordance with applicable procedures and regulations.
- Have the ability to analyze time and material requirements for work activities.
- Assists in the development of step-by-step instructions for work.
- Tracks and expedites established priority of preventative maintenance instructions.
- Assists in preparing and/or reviewing clear and efficient instructions for isolating, containing, or de-energizing mechanical, physical, electrical, chemical, and/or radiological systems in compliance with established procedures and regulations.
- Performs 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.
- Ensure the technical procedures are written accurately and are effective.
- Contribute ideas and work products to technical and administrative documents.
- Research and apply best practices in procedure writing implementation.
- Foster a mutually respectful and inclusive work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level, the WC Planner 3 position is expected to:
- Ability to prepare step by step work instructions for work on unique and/or complex equipment/activities with minimal direction.
What You Will Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Work Processes: Familiar with developing and revising technical work documents.
Strategic Communication: Ability to clearly and effectively communicate technical information to various audiences, both verbally and in writing. Must have some experience preparing reports, documentation, or presentations and collaborating with others to share information accurately. Demonstrated ability to work independently.
Business Processes & Systems: Working knowledge and experience with work control, materials management, and/or mechanical maintenance, and the ability to fully understand work hazards, safety practices, operating configuration, and lock-out/tag-out policies and procedures. Working knowledge of legal requirements and environmental impacts affecting work control and planning, and the full understanding of the Laboratory's work control and facility policies, practices, and procedures.
Technical Competency: Experience and demonstrated skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions on problems affecting preventative maintenance instructions; skill in preparation and presentation of work control reports. Ability to utilize and manipulate a computerized work management system in maintaining and tracking work-planning activities. Foundational understanding and interpretation of various mechanical and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
Additional Job Requirements for Procedure Writer (WC Planner) 3 Level:
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
Work Processes: Knowledge and experience developing and revising technical work documents in accordance with DOE Writer's Guide, or equivalent, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with all applicable standards, processes, and procedures.
Strategic Communication: Demonstrated ability to convey complex technical information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing. Must have experience preparing detailed reports, technical documentation, or presentations, and collaborating across teams to ensure accurate and efficient information exchange. Skill to conceptualize and communicate major elements of technical writing to both technical and non-technical personnel.
Business Processes and Systems: Extensive knowledge and experience with work control, materials management, and/or mechanical maintenance in unique and/or complex facilities. In-depth knowledge of legal requirements and environmental impacts affecting work control and planning, and the full understanding of the Laboratory's work control and facility policies, practices, and procedures.
Technical Competency: Extensive experience and demonstrated skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending highly creative solutions on unique and/or complex issues affecting equipment/activities; extensive experience in preparation and presentation of preventative maintenance instructions and supporting documentation.
Education/Experience Required at Procedure Writer (WC Planner) 2: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Education/Experience Required at Procedure Writer (WC Planner) 3: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 8 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 desirable.
Desired Qualifications:
- Direct experience performing work using any computerized LANL facility management tools that may include Footprints, Asset Suite, EDRMS, etc.
- Knowledge of nuclear facility maintenance and preventative maintenance.
- Experience writing procedures or work instructions for maintenance on general equipment, VSS, or equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience working with little supervision while managing frequent interruptions, and balancing multiple priorities from multiple customers, and complete assignments within requirements.Active Q clearance.
- Mobile Work Package experience.
Work Environment:
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position Commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants:
- Applicants must submit a cover letter addressing the requirements of the position along with their resume.
- Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea, and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
- PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
- Dental and vision insurance
- Free basic life and disability insurance
- Paid childbirth and parental leave
- Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
- Onsite gyms and wellness programs
- Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2: Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
HRP: This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.
