Planner Scheduler - Nuclear-Level 3 - Senior (11 - 15 Years)
Senior Nuclear Planner Scheduler – Homestead, FL (On-Site) – 12-Month Contract
About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Nuclear Planner Scheduler to join their team in Homestead, Florida. In this key technical position, you will develop comprehensive work packages for maintenance, modifications, and surveillance activities at a nuclear power facility. Your advanced planning expertise and strong technical knowledge of nuclear systems will be essential in leading planning initiatives that ensure safe, efficient, and compliant work execution.
This is a 12-month contract role requiring on-site presence. You will serve as a subject matter expert, providing technical leadership and mentoring to less experienced planners while coordinating across multiple disciplines to optimize work performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop detailed work order task descriptions, including step-by-step instructions, material requirements, tool lists, and post-maintenance testing requirements.
- Plan complex maintenance activities such as ASME Section XI work, ISI/IST programs, and modification packages, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and plant procedures.
- Coordinate clearance requirements and equipment isolation strategies with Operations, and resolve technical issues during the planning phase to prevent field delays.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced planners, lead planning initiatives for outage and online work, and develop training content for planner development programs.
- Interface with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Work Management, and Supply Chain to optimize work execution, and participate in pre-job briefs and post-job critiques.
- Ensure all work packages meet Quality Assurance requirements, incorporate Operating Experience and lessons learned, and maintain configuration control with proper documentation of as-built conditions.
- Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, tools, and standards, and support the implementation of new planning technologies and systems.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent 10 years of plant experience in a technical field.
- Minimum 7+ years of nuclear power plant experience, with at least 4 years in maintenance planning or an equivalent technical role.
- Comprehensive understanding of nuclear plant systems, components, and operations.
- Working knowledge of ASME codes (Section XI, Section IX), ISI/IST programs, and regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency with work management systems such as NAMS/Passport, NextEra One, or Primavera P6.
- Understanding of maintenance practices across multiple disciplines (mechanical, electrical, I&C).
- Knowledge of configuration management, design control, and modification processes.
- Strong technical writing, problem-solving, communication, leadership, attention to detail, and time management skills.
- Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access authorization, including NERC CIP Unescorted Cyber access and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission access.
- Capability to perform plant walkdowns, including climbing ladders, accessing confined spaces, and navigating industrial environments while wearing required personal protective equipment.
Preferred Skills
- Experience planning for refueling outages and major maintenance activities.
- Familiarity with multiple nuclear plant designs (PWR and/or BWR).
- Knowledge of Foreign Material Exclusion (FME) controls and cleanliness requirements.
- Experience with engineering calculations and technical evaluations.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification.
Why Join Us
This contract opportunity offers a competitive pay rate and includes per diem at the GSA rate. You will work in a dynamic environment that values technical excellence and continuous improvement. The role provides exposure to complex nuclear projects and the chance to mentor the next generation of planners. Our client supports work-life balance through a structured furlough program that typically aligns with select national holidays, though schedules may be subject to change.
Apply Today
If you are a seasoned nuclear planning professional ready to make an impact on critical maintenance and modification activities, we encourage you to apply. Take the next step in your career and join a team dedicated to safe, compliant, and efficient nuclear operations.