Scheduler

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Scheduler in Indiana to independently develop, maintain, and execute daily, weekly, and long-range production schedules for assigned programs.

The role emphasizes Primavera P6 expertise, schedule accuracy, and alignment with shop conditions and material availability. Responsibilities include building and updating P6 schedules, coordinating with operations and engineering, and presenting risks and mitigations to leadership.

Qualifications

• AS degree in a technical field with 2+ years of experience or 6+ years of relevant scheduling experience.
• Experience in a formal planning environment with integrated scheduling tools and processes.
• Proficiency in Excel for data analysis, reporting, and schedule tracking.
• Experience developing, analyzing, and managing integrated project schedules and critical path analysis.
• Understanding of float, bottlenecks, and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Produce daily shop schedules reflecting planned work, execution, and constraints.
• Create and maintain Primavera P6 schedules with activity logic, relationships, calendars, and constraints.
• Maintain weekly and long-range production schedules considering material, staffing, and equipment limits.
• Update baseline schedules and adjust forecasts in response to deviations or scope changes.
• Communicate schedule changes, risks, and mitigation strategies to stakeholders.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to build realistic, executable production schedules.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Education

AS degree in technical field

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

ERP systems

Power BI

Job description

Position Overview

The Scheduler is responsible for independently developing, maintaining, and executing daily, weekly, and long‑range production schedules for assigned manufacturing components and programs. The Scheduler utilizes Oracle Primavera P6 to develop resource‑aligned, achievable production schedules that reflect real shop conditions, material availability, and operational constraints. This role strongly prefers experience with Oracle Primavera P6 and requires demonstrated expertise in enterprise‑level scheduling and manufacturing execution, with full ownership of schedule accuracy and realism.

Your Day to Day as a Scheduler

• Produce daily, executable shop schedules for their assigned program(s) that accurately reflect planned work, actual shop execution, and current constraints.
• Create, build, and maintain Primavera P6 schedules for all assigned components, including development and continuous management of activity logic, relationships, calendars, and constraints.
• Maintain weekly and long‑range production schedules, incorporating known assumptions, material availability, staffing, equipment constraints, and manufacturing plan need dates.
• Maintain and update baseline and detailed schedules, adjusting forecasts and logic in response to execution deviations, scope changes, or constraint resolution.
• Communicate schedule changes, risks, and mitigation strategies clearly to stakeholders and leadership.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and technical work sequences to build realistic, executable production schedules.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum A.S. degree in a technical field + 2 years of experience, or minimum 6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience operating within a formal planning and scheduling environment utilizing integrated scheduling tools and processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and schedule performance tracking.
• Generate accurate schedule reports and forecasts while ensuring compliance with established scheduling standards.
• Demonstrated experience developing, analyzing, and managing integrated project schedules, including critical and near‑critical path analysis.
• Strong understanding of float, schedule drivers, bottlenecks, and variance/performance analysis.
• Experience coordinating cross‑functionally with operations, planning, engineering, vendors, and program management.
• Experience utilizing ERP, reporting, and supplemental scheduling tools to support schedule development and performance analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with Oracle Primavera P6.
• Demonstrated success in complex scheduling environments.
• Ability to rapidly learn and apply Primavera P6.
• PMI‑SP Certification.
• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and performance metrics (CPI/SPI).
• Demonstrated experience with baseline schedule development.
• Experience using Power BI for data visualization and performance reporting.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Paid time off to promote a healthy work‑life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission‑driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career.

Pay

Pay: $64,000.00–$90,000.00. The base salary range for this position in Indiana (US‑IN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $64,000.00 and $90,000.00 per year. The total compensation package may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits.

Eligibility and Background Requirements

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre‑employment check and drug screening. The position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.

Legal and Workplace Safety

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. All BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company‑sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.