Planner I - Submarines (Multi-Craft)

Austal USA; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal USA in Mobile, AL is hiring a Senior Lead Planner to manage planning and scheduling activities for complex shipbuilding projects. This role defines budgets, sequences, and schedule logic per EVMS guidelines and works closely with Planning, Production, Project, Scheduling, and Engineering teams.

The ideal candidate has a BS degree in a relevant field, plus planning experience in a shipyard setting, and proficiency with EVMS, MPS, and MRP systems.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Construction Management or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year planning experience preferred in shipyard or similar environment.
• Aptitude to learn shipyard planning and EVMS processes.
• Experience with EVMS and performance measurement is a plus.
• Knowledge of MPS and MRP systems is advantageous.
• Effective communication with multiple departments and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Define activities, budgets and schedule logic in accordance with EVMS guidelines.
• Establish sequencing, usage phase and build location for structural components.
• Collect, review and implement lessons learned from work packages and meetings.
• Incorporate internal change into work packages and schedule.
• Review drawings for producibility and completeness of content.
• Assist trades and scheduling with baseline changes to transfer work scope to and from a subcontractor.
• Answer production questions about work scope.
• Build work packages including steps and budgets for tasks.
• Electronically assign material to work packages.
• Assemble drawings and send documents to Document Control.
• Populate planning database with work scope items and attributes.
• Assist work package makers with processing shop orders.

Skills

Planning experience

Strong communication

Learning aptitude

Lean concepts

Education

BS Degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

AutoCAD

ShipConstructor

Navisworks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

REPORTS TO:Sr. Lead PlannerPlanning and Scheduling ManagerSUPERVISES: Not ApplicableAUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:Define activities, budgets and schedule logic in accordance with established EVMS guidelines with reference to similar work.Establish sequencing, usage phase and build location for structural components based on facility capacity and build strategy.Collect, review and implement lessons learned from work packages and meetings.Incorporate internal change into work packages and schedule.Review drawings for producibility and completeness of content.Assist trades and scheduling with baseline changes to transfer work scope to and from a subcontractor.Answer production questions about work scope.Build Work packages to include, but not limited to: o Establishes steps and budgets for tasksElectronically assign material to work packagesAssemble applicable drawingsSend documents to Document Control for issuePopulate planning database with work scope items and attributes about those items (i.e. location, budget, drawing information, product types, etc.).Assist work package makers with processing shop orders.QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:BS Degree in a relevant field (such as Engineering, Business Administration, or Construction Management) or 1 year experience at Austal USA or a comparable shipyardMinimum 1 year planning experience (Preferred experience includes division of work scope within modules, across stages of construction, with material and budget allocation responsibilities.)Aptitude to learn the job of shipyard planning, must score 20 or higher on Cognitive Criteria Aptitude TestComputer literate utilizing Microsoft Excel. Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and performance measurement techniques a plusKnowledge of Master Production Schedule (MPS) and MRP systems a plusEffective communication skills to work with various departments and effect customer satisfaction with internal and external customers.Ability to learn basics of scheduling concepts.Experience with Government contracts a plus.Experience with Lean Manufacturing a plus.Experience with AutoCad, ShipConstructor, and Navisworks a plusTOOLS: Not ApplicableDIRECTION EXERCISED: NoneDISCRETION EXERCISED: NoneLIASES WITH: Planning, Production, Project, Scheduling, and Engineering DepartmentsADDITIONAL GUIDELINES: Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:18 years of age or older at time of applicationAble to provide proof of US Citizenship StatusNo criminal convictions within seven years from disposition dateWilling to submit to a drug screenWilling to submit to a background checkEqual Employment CommitmentAny qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.