Vessel Scheduler

Saronic Technologies Inc.; Louisiana; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Time Off

Parental Leave

Competitive Salary

401(k) plan with company match

Stock Options

Life and Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Free lunch benefit

Unlimited free drinks and snacks

Job summary

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Vessel Planner to own the detailed production schedule for assigned hulls using Primavera P6, ensuring hull schedules feed the integrated master schedule and reflect milestones in the site forecast.

You will develop and maintain schedules, verify WBS and durations, perform critical path analysis, produce look‑ahead schedules, and collaborate with engineering and procurement to align design releases with production sequencing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 2–4+ years planning/scheduling or project controls experience.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 or similar scheduling software.
• Knowledge of CPM scheduling and schedule performance metrics (SV, SPI).
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed Primavera P6 schedule per vessel.
• Verify WBS, estimates, durations, and sequence logic.
• Status schedule with progress updates; manage near-term priorities.
• Maintain forecasted vessel milestones; align hull with master schedule.
• Resolve open-ended activities and out-of-sequence work.
• Perform critical path and near-critical path analysis.
• Calculate SV and SPI against baseline.
• Produce milestone bar charts, S-curves, look-ahead schedules.
• Prepare progress updates for weekly/monthly reporting.
• Lead hull schedule review meetings with leadership.
• Coordinate with engineering and procurement for design releases and material availability.
• Integrate quality hold points like RFIs, FAT, punch lists.

Skills

Scheduling expertise

Critical path analysis

Attention to detail

Communication with leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Excel

WBS development

Job description

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the‑art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

Job Overview

The Vessel Planner owns the detailed production schedule for one or more assigned hulls and is responsible for maintaining activity logic, production sequencing, progress updates, near-term priorities, and forecasted vessel milestones in Primavera P6. The Vessel Planner works closely with shop and production leadership to keep the hull schedule accurate and executable, and ensures that each detailed hull schedule directly supports the integrated master schedule so that milestone changes at the hull level are reflected in the overall site forecast.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the detailed Primavera P6 schedule for each assigned vessel, including activity logic, durations, and production sequencing.

• Verify work breakdown structure (WBS), estimates, durations, and sequence logic for accuracy and constructibility at the hull level.

• Status the schedule with timely progress updates and keep near-term priorities and look-ahead schedules current.

• Maintain forecasted vessel milestones and ensure hull‑level changes roll up into the integrated master schedule.

• Preserve schedule integrity through ongoing logic review, resolving open‑ended activities, constraints, and out‑of‑sequence work.

• Perform critical path and near‑critical path analysis at the hull level to identify risks and recovery opportunities.

• Calculate schedule variance (SV) and Schedule Performance Index (SPI) against baseline.

• Produce milestone bar chart schedules, S‑curves, and look‑ahead schedules (for example, 3‑week and 90‑day).

• Prepare progress updates and provide hull‑level inputs for weekly and monthly reporting.

• Participate in and facilitate hull schedule review meetings with shop and production leadership.

• Coordinate with engineering and procurement to align design releases and material availability with production sequencing.

• Integrate quality hold points into the hull schedule, with a focus on Requests for Inspection (RFI), punch lists, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), and product requirement punches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• [2–4]+ years of planning/scheduling or project controls experience, preferably in shipbuilding, marine, or complex fabrication environments.

• Proficiency in Primavera P6 or similar caliber scheduling softwar, including building and maintaining detailed, logic‑driven schedules.

• Working knowledge of critical path method (CPM) scheduling and schedule performance metrics (SV, SPI).

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for reporting and analysis.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience scheduling new construction vessels or similarly complex production units.

• Familiarity with marine construction sequencing and quality processes (RFI, FAT, punch list management).

• PMI-SP, AACE PSP, or similar scheduling/project controls certification.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Occasional standing and walking within the office

• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment

• Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports

• Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies

• Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)

Benefits

Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services

Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents

Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check‑ups, orthodontics, and vision care

Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents

Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays

Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents

Competitive Salary: Industry‑standard salaries with opportunities for performance‑based bonuses

Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match

Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success

Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long‑term disability coverage

Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline

Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

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