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Senior Work Package Preparer (Technologist)

Naval Nuclear Laboratory
parental leave, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Idaho, Idaho Falls
2026 East Lincoln Road (Show on map)
Oct 19, 2026
About Us Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career? Apply today! Job Description Do you want to work in an exciting and collaborative team environment? Come be a part of the Naval Nuclear Laboratory legacy dedicated to supporting the mission of the US Navy. We are hiring Work Package Preparers (Technologists) to join our Facilities Maintenance team at the Naval Reactors Facility (NRF) site. Some areas of opportunity for this position include: Develop procedure and work controls that are appropriate for the task while maximizing efficiency. Facilitate scoping for complex work. Utilize and build standing work packages to support common maintenance tasks. Work with FPM, Craft Production Supervisor, CSE, Asset Owner, and Compliance Organizations to establish requirements for requested work. Responsible for incorporating compliance requirements in the technical work documents, including high risk work requirements, Lock Out/Tag out (LOTO), asbestos, silica, confined space, etc. Prepare work package and obtain appropriate approvals. Ensure all necessary materials are identified and ordered. Identify necessary permits (e.g., hot work, penetration, etc.), MDF, Scrap Request. Log time in the Enterprise Facilities Management system (currently Tririga) for the resources used to generate and approve work procedures and documents. Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Associates degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or Journeymans Papers in a related field and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or Qualification as a Naval Nuclear Propulsion Operator (or commercial nuclear equivalent) and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience. Preferred Skills Ability to create, review and optimize work instructions, procedures, and technical manuals for maintenance, operation, and testing of components, systems, and equipment Experience incorporating compliance requirements (e.g., safety, environmental, LOTO, asbestos, confined space) into technical documentation Experience in preparing project schedules, budgets, and resource estimates Experience identifying necessary materials, permits, and approvals, and logging time/resources in enterprise management systems Experience in teaming with subject matter experts, supervisors, asset owners, and compliance organizations to scope complex work and establish requirements Strong communication and facilitation skills for coordinating across multiple stakeholders Compensation and Benefits Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits Disability, Life & Accident Insurance 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan Personal & Medical Time Off Paid Parental Leave Flexible Work Schedules Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wellness Program Visit us online to view all NNL benefits! Pay Range $78,700.00 - $120,500.00 annually Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards, satellite, and vendor locations. For more than 75 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel. All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana. Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law. Apply Now