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Posted 12 August, 2026

Project Planner (Coatings / Department of Energy)

W3Global Inc.
Aiken, SC, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Project Planner (Coatings / Department of Energy)

Location: Savannah River Site (SRS), Aiken/Jackson, SC 29802

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM (5 x 10-hour shifts) | Overtime available

Work Environment: Onsite

Build Critical Infrastructure Supporting U.S. Department of Energy Operations:

  • Our client is seeking an experienced Project Planner to support a major long-term coatings and infrastructure project at the Savannah River Site (SRS), a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) facility.

  • This is an outstanding opportunity to join a stable, multi-year project where you will play a critical role in planning, developing, and coordinating work packages that support quality coating applications and infrastructure improvements performed under stringent nuclear quality standards.

  • If you have experience in planning, work package development, coatings, quality documentation, industrial construction, maintenance planning, or DOE/Nuclear environments, we'd like to speak with you.

Why Join This Opportunity?

  • Long-term project with an expected duration of 3+ years

  • Competitive hourly compensation with overtime

  • Daily per diem for qualified travelers

  • Stable Monday-Friday schedule

  • Opportunity to work on a nationally significant Department of Energy project

Comprehensive benefits package

  • Career growth supporting highly regulated industrial and nuclear environments

Benefits:

  • Health Insurance (eligible beginning the first day of the month following 60 days of employment)

  • Company-paid $25,000 Life Insurance

  • Paid Time Off

  • 40 hours during the first year

  • 80 hours annually thereafter (per company policy)

  • Eight Paid Holidays

  • Long-term project stability

  • No union benefits apply to this position

Position Overview:

  • As a Project Planner, you will develop detailed work packages and planning documentation supporting industrial coatings and infrastructure work at the Savannah River Site.

  • Working closely with Quality, Scheduling, and Document Control teams, you'll ensure all work packages comply with site specifications and the company's NQA-1 Quality Assurance Program.

  • This role requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to produce accurate planning documentation in a highly regulated environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Develop and assemble detailed work orders and work packages for coatings operations

  • Create planning documentation supporting site-specific Sherwin-Williams coating systems

  • Prepare work instructions, inspection documentation, SDS documentation, and Product Data Sheets (PDS)

  • Build work packages utilizing company NQA-1 Quality Program requirements

  • Ensure documentation complies with site specifications and quality standards

Collaborate with:

  • Quality Assurance

  • Scheduling

  • Document Control

  • Field Operations

  • Support planning activities related to cosmetic and structural concrete repairs when required

  • Maintain complete, organized, and accurate project documentation

  • Assist in planning activities throughout the duration of the project

Required Qualifications:

  • U.S. Citizenship (Required)

  • Previous experience in:

  • Project Planning

  • Work Package Development

  • Maintenance Planning

  • Industrial Construction Planning

  • Coatings Planning

  • Nuclear or DOE planning environments preferred

  • Strong technical writing and documentation skills

  • Experience coordinating with Quality Assurance and Document Control teams

  • Ability to interpret project specifications and technical procedures

  • Strong organizational and communication skills

  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems

Preferred Experience:

  • Experience working in one or more of the following environments is highly desirable:

  • Department of Energy (DOE)

  • Nuclear Facilities

  • NQA-1 Quality Programs

  • Industrial Coatings

  • Protective Coatings

  • Industrial Maintenance

  • Heavy Industrial Construction

  • Concrete Repair Planning

  • Quality Assurance Documentation

  • Turnaround or Outage Planning

  • Security & Pre-Employment Requirements

  • Due to the nature of this project, candidates must successfully complete:

  • Five-year employment/background verification

  • HSPD-12 Federal Background Investigation

  • Drug & Alcohol Screening

  • Additional site-specific onboarding requirements

Ideal Background:

This opportunity is well suited for professionals with experience as:

  • Project Planner

  • Maintenance Planner

  • Work Package Planner

  • Nuclear Planner

  • DOE Planner

  • Outage Planner

  • Turnaround Planner

  • Coatings Planner

  • Industrial Planner

  • Construction Planner

  • Quality Documentation Specialist

  • NQA-1 Planner

  • Work Control Planner

Join a Mission-Critical Project:

If you're looking for a long-term opportunity supporting one of the nation's premier Department of Energy facilities while utilizing your planning, documentation, and industrial project experience, we encourage you to apply today.

\nCompany Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.