Position Title: Work Planner (Nuclear Restart Project)
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 4 Months
Location: 27780 Blue Star Hwy, Covert, MI 49043, USA
Per Diem: $100/day
Project: Restart of Palisades Nuclear Generating Station
Openings: 2

• Intermediate Level (5–10 years): $55–$65/hour

• Senior Level (10+ years): $65–$75/hour

Work Schedule

• Rotating schedule between 5x10-hour and 4x10-hour shifts to achieve 180 hours/month.

• Team A and Team B alternate to ensure Friday coverage.

• Daily planning meeting at 8:00 AM to set priorities.

• Shift start time: no later than 7:30 AM (ideal: 7:00 AM).

• 10-hour shifts include lunch and short breaks.

Role Overview

As a Work Planner, you will support the restart of a nuclear reactor by developing and coordinating detailed maintenance and project work packages. This includes both preventive and corrective maintenance aligned with project milestones and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop integrated maintenance and project schedules using Primavera P6, aligned with restart timelines and regulatory milestones.

• Prepare detailed work packages including procedures, permits, material lists, craft-specific tasks, and resource plans.

• Ensure all work packages comply with nuclear safety and quality standards.

• Support field teams by providing clear, executable plans that meet site procedures and safety regulations.

• Coordinate planning efforts across mechanical, electrical, I&C, and civil disciplines.

• Collaborate with engineering, operations, radiation protection, and construction to verify field conditions and ensure readiness.

• Participate in readiness reviews, planning board meetings, and risk workshops to identify constraints and dependencies.

• Apply formal change management processes to maintain configuration control when addressing scope or schedule changes.

• Conduct field walkdowns to confirm job scope, safety conditions, and material availability.

• Ensure accurate status updates and data entry in Asset Suite or Maximo for schedule forecasting and coordination.

• Provide planning metrics and reports to project leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of planning experience in nuclear or heavy industrial settings.

• Recent experience in the nuclear industry is required.

• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (baseline management, critical path, reporting).

• Experience with Asset Suite, Maximo, or equivalent CMMS tools.

• Familiarity with outage/shutdown or EPC schedule integration.

• Solid understanding of NRC regulations, including 10 CFR Part 50.