Scheduler

Talentify; Mount Vernon (IN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Mentorship programs

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Scheduler to independently develop, maintain, and execute daily, weekly, and long-range production schedules for assigned components and programs. The role uses Oracle Primavera P6 to reflect real shop conditions, material availability, and constraints, with a strong emphasis on schedule accuracy and realism.

The position is on-site in Mt. Vernon, Indiana, and requires a technical background with ERP and scheduling tools experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum A.S. degree in 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.

Responsibilities

• Produce daily, executable shop schedules for their assigned program(s) that accurately reflects 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.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Schedule analysis

Data analysis

Communication

Education

A.S. degree in technical field

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

Welcome to BWXT

We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We require a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

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.

Location

On-site in Mt. Vernon, Indiana

Your Day to Day as a Scheduler

• Produce daily, executable shop schedules for their assigned program(s) that accurately reflects 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 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: $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. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

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. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, 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.

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.