SMSI provides expert management consulting, program and project management, and technical consulting services to government and private sector clients. A small business founded in 2008, SMSI has built an outstanding reputation for client-focused performance and for delivering results that enable clients to meet commitments and milestones.
EOE/AA - M/F/Vet/Disability/Drug-Free Workplace
Job Summary
The Work Control Planner develops and/or reviews work packages including written step-by-step work instructions, procedures, and/or safety and testing requirements for the implementation and control of operations, maintenance, or modification of work activities within a given facility or area. Specific planning duties may be related to mechanical, electrical, chemical and/or radiological equipment, policies, and procedures and may also include resolving work restraints and bringing work packages to final closure.
Responsibilities
- Safety and security are a primary responsibility for all Laboratory Assures safety and security compliance, maintains required safety and security training, and makes safety and security an integral part of every task, including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security.
- Prepares, reviews, and issues equipment and/or system modification, corrective maintenance, and/or preventative maintenance work packages for activities in unique and/or complex facilities in accordance with applicable procedures and regulations.
- Takes the lead in developing step-by-step instructions for work for unique and/or complex activities.
- Tracks and expedites established priority of work packages.
- Prepares and/or reviews efficient and specific instructions for the isolation, containment or de-energizing various unique and/or complex mechanical, physical, electrical, chemical and/or radiological systems according to established procedures and regulations.
- Oversees 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 final products are completed according to established requirements.
- Fosters a mutually respectful and inclusive work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
Required Skills/Abilities
- 8 years of related experience
- In-depth knowledge of and experience with work control and/or mechanical maintenance
- Ability to fully understand work hazards, safety practices, operating configuration, and lock-out/tag-out policies and procedures in unique and/or complex facilities.
- Ability to fully understand and interpret various unique and/or complex mechanical and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
- Ability to fully utilize and manipulate a computerized work management system in maintaining and tracking work-planning activities.
- Extensive experience and demonstrated skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending highly creative solutions on unique and/or complex issues affecting work control and planning.
- Ability to fully conceptualize and communicate major elements of work control and planning to both technical and non-technical personnel.
- Extensive experience in the preparation and presentation of work control reports
- In-depth understanding of the Laboratory's work control and facility policies, practices, and procedures
- In-depth knowledge of legal requirements and environmental impacts affecting work control and planning Ability to work independently under minimal direction.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation
All candidates must possess
- US Citizenship
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening test
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Capability with MS Office Suite
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with clients, contractors, and consultants on a day-to-day basis.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer.
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