Planner 1

City: Richland

State: WA

Type of Work: Full Time Contract

October 10, 2025

Job Description

Immediate W2 contract position available in Richland, WA.
Estimated Duration: TBD
Job Description:
  • Develop, revise, and maintain work orders to comply with plant licensing documents, regulatory commitments, technical specifications, preventive and equipment qualification requirements, and to maintain plant configuration.
  • Provide Planner/Field Engineer support on capital projects including but not limited to; work order planning, project meetings, walk-downs and field implementation coordination.
  • Assist Engineering in the development of design and change packages and troubleshooting activities as appropriate.
  • Identify and order materials and parts to support work activities.
  • Schedule Description: Monday – Thursday 4 days x 10 hours
  • Principal Accountabilities:
    • Work independently to plan work order packages for implementation of preventive and corrective maintenance and to ensure safe and efficient operation of the plant.
  • Planned work order packages are to meet approved procedure requirements, instructions, and guides in support of forced and refuel outage work as directed by Work Management. Includes, but not limited to:
    • Provide technical expertise on systems and plant equipment for planning and writing detailed work packages.
    • Provide technical expertise to the craft and craft supervisor during task performance.
    • Field investigations/walkdowns for problem identification.
    • Prepare detailed work packages to include historical data, plant impact, post maintenance testing, and proper written instruction.
    • Prepare and update work packages to resolve condition reports and reported deficiencies or enhancements to ensure completion within established schedule parameters.
    • Identification of parts and materials.
    • Identification of special tools and equipment.
    • Translate engineering change documents into the work package.
    • Identification of appropriate supporting documentation such as procedures, weld Records, permits, etc.
    • Monitor work order backlogs and prepare work packages based on established priorities and schedules.
  • Provide detailed planning instructions for assigned major maintenance activities. This would also include preparing or assisting in preparation of design change packages, as appropriate.
  • Incorporate feedback on work order package enhancements in a timely manner. Ensure work order packages meet industry and plant standards.
Required Education and Experience:
  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of two years of experience in a technical area (i.e. maintenance, engineering, operations, Maintenance Planning).
OR
  • An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university and three years of experience in a technical area (i.e. maintenance, engineering, operations, maintenance planning).
OR
  • A high school diploma or GED and technical training or education similar to that acquired through an in-grade apprenticeship program for maintenance related work and four years of experience in a technical area (i.e. maintenance, engineering, operations, maintenance planning).
OR
  • A high school diploma or GED and five years of experience in a technical area (i.e. Electrical or I&C).
  • Educational experience from an accredited college or university will be considered year for year in exchange for work experience in a technical area.
Required abilities and skills:
  • Able to communicate effectively in writing and orally
  • Strong computer skills
  • Able to troubleshoot and solve technical problems
  • Able to obtain Planner I qualification
Desired abilities and skills:
  • Electrical and I&C background
If you already have a resume on file with The E Group and would like to be considered for this position, simply email your note of interest to The E Group at [email protected].
Why Choose The E Group? We are an award winning firm recognized for having an outstanding reputation with our clients and employees. All contractors are eligible for full group health and dental benefits, 401K with matching, and various insurances. Generous living expenses are given to help those who relocate or have duplicate housing.
For immediate consideration simply attach your resume to this posting or email your resume to [email protected]. All applicants will receive feedback once position closes.

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