Nuclear Planner, Instrumentation and Controls (Mid-level to Senior)

Job Posting End Date

10-16-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Responsible for planning tool pouch, minor maintenance, corrective, recurring task, and surveillance work orders, to include the identification and coordination of work order related activities, supporting the department through technical and administrative assignments, and ensuring that the department implements and complies with applicable Administrative and Regulatory requirements.

Please note: This position is posted in a range, and an offer will be made based on the candidate's qualifications. Relocation assistance may be available if necessary.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

- Prepares quality work instructions to repair, restore, perform preventive maintenance, perform modifications, or conduct surveillance activities to plant equipment based on technical understanding and engineering principles, while upholding the standards and expectations of the DC Cook Nuclear Generation Group.

- Plan online, and outage work tasks on a daily basis using company approved software and procedures.

- Review completed planned orders and test procedures for: documentation requirements, context and clarity.

- Provide technical support to craft personnel.

- Provide data from completed maintenance work for input to equipment history files and utilize this data to enhance work order planning.

- Support and participate in the Emergency Plan Organization, and Corrective Action Program activities as assigned, and in accordance with procedures and policies applicable for the assigned role.

- Perform duties that may involve work in hazardous areas and possible radiation exposure within the limits prescribed by the NRC.

- Perform all other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For:

NUCLEAR PLANNER:

Education:

- Associate degree in a physical science or engineering discipline, or equivalent related technical training, or equivalent education and/or experience.

Work Experience:

- Similar Work Control Planning experience is desired but not required.

- The candidate must be proficient in basic computer skills, including word processing type programs and various data base programs.

- The candidate must have a basic working knowledge of the discipline for which the position is being sought, and hands-on experience in the discipline is desired.

- The candidate must complete the Cook Nuclear Plant Maintenance Planner Training Program within one year, barring unforeseen circumstances required to meet the needs of the business.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

- Ability to read and understand drawings.

- Ability to communicate both written and verbally.

- Must be available to work shift work (days and/or nights) as required to support the needs of the business.

- Some travel may be required for benchmarking or other similar assignments.

Physical Demands:

- Ladder and scaffolding use confined space entry.

- Radiation and contamination area entries

- High temperature area entry.

- High noise area entry.

NUCLEAR PLANNER, SENIOR:

Education:

- Associate's degree in a physical science or engineering discipline or the equivalent related technical training, or equivalent education and/or experience.

Work Experience:

- Minimum one year of Cook Nuclear Plant Work Control-Planning experience and must complete the Cook Nuclear Plant Maintenance Planner Training Program.

- The minimum one year Cook Nuclear Plant Work Control-Planning experience may be waived at the discretion of management; however, barring unforeseen circumstances required to meet the needs of the business, the candidate must complete the Cook Nuclear Plant Maintenance Planner Training Program within one year.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

- Ability to read and understand drawings.

- Ability to communicate both written and verbally.

- Must be available to work shift work (days and/or nights) as required to support the needs of the business.

- Some travel may be required for benchmarking or other similar assignments.

Must establish and maintain a permanent residence within a 45-minute safe drive time to the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant.

What You'll Get:

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-006

Compensation Range:

$72,380.00-90,474.50 USD

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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