Shipyard Planner - / JB, Malaysia

Talent Titans Pte Ltd; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Titans Pte Ltd in Malaysia, Johor Bahru is seeking a Planning Engineer to develop, maintain and monitor detailed project schedules for vessel newbuild, repair, conversion or refurbishment projects.

You will coordinate with Project Managers, Engineering, Production, Procurement and subcontractors to ensure milestones are achieved, prepare work plans, monitor progress and provide regular reports to management.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in engineering or related field as listed.
• 3–5 years of planning experience in shipyard/marine/offshore environments.
• Experience supporting vessel newbuild, repair, or fabrication projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed project schedules for vessel projects.
• Coordinate with PMs, Engineering, Production, Procurement and subcontractors.
• Prepare and update work schedules, manpower plans, and resources.
• Track progress, identify deviations, and suggest recovery plans.
• Monitor critical paths, risks, and bottlenecks; escalate when needed.
• Coordinate material availability and work sequencing.
• Produce progress, schedule, and performance reports for stakeholders.
• Participate in meetings and provide planning support throughout the project.
• Maintain accurate planning documentation and records.
• Support process improvements to boost planning efficiency.

Skills

Planning

Project scheduling

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Excel

Education

Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Project Management, or related

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed project schedules for vessel newbuilding, repair, conversion, or refurbishment projects.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineering, Production, Procurement, and subcontractors to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Prepare and update work schedules, manpower plans, and resource allocation based on project requirements.
• Track project progress, identify schedule deviations, and recommend recovery plans to minimise delays.
• Monitor critical paths, project risks, and potential bottlenecks, ensuring timely escalation where necessary.
• Coordinate material availability, equipment readiness, and work sequencing to support efficient production.
• Produce regular progress reports, schedule updates, and performance reports for management and project stakeholders.
• Participate in project meetings and provide planning support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate planning documentation and ensure project records are kept up to date.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes, productivity, and project delivery.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• At least 3- 5 years of planning experience within a shipyard, marine, offshore, or heavy engineering environment.
• Experience supporting vessel newbuilding, repair, conversion, or fabrication projects.
• Proficiency in project planning and scheduling software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of shipyard production processes, project scheduling, and resource planning.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities, with the capability to coordinate across multiple departments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.
• Experience in luxury yacht construction or high-value vessel projects will be an added advantage.