Engineering Project Planner

Kirby Corporation•Houston, TX

About The Position

Overview Assist in the planning of scheduled shipyard projects and development of project specifications and schedules. Coordinate Engineering Dept. repair periods to occur within regulatory inspection windows while ensuring asset equipment meets Kirby safety, performance, and reliability standards. Responsibilities Any one position may not include all the listed duties, nor do all the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions within this classification Assist in maintaining project schedules of Kirby Offshore Marine vessels to meet compliance of Class Society and United States Coast Guard regulations. Conduct ship checks during specification development. Develop specifications for upcoming shipyard periods. Host specification review meetings with internal departments. Coordinate and oversee vendor pre-shipyard vessel visits / ship checks. Solicit, obtain, and track quotations from vendors in preparation for repair period. Review and / or develop project schedules. Assist shipyard Port Engineers in preparing for the shipyard execution period. Ensure all shipyard work meets Kirby’s standards and is in accordance with Kirby’s safety standard, reliability initiative, and approved project budget. Assist in identifying equipment hours and procuring long lead time parts from vendors. Work with Port Engineers and Port Captains to ensure project planning is supporting in-service operations and shipyard execution repair periods. Supporting company safety and quality objectives. Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Understanding of Engineering systems, terminology, and shipyard processes
Able to read and development of Gantt charts
Strong writer to develop specifications
Good organizational and time management skills
Strategic planning skills
Strong negotiation skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to make decisions and exercise good judgment
Ability to manage and work well with others
Proficient computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access)
High school diploma; college degree is preferred
Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Maritime Engineering Department (onboard vessel experience or shoreside experience) and familiar with Shipyard repair periods
Must be able to satisfy all USCG Chemical Drug Testing Programs for vessel personnel
Pass a physical examination
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Be able to access/egress vessel spaces including constricting tank locations internal to the vessel
Climb gangways and vertical ladders including pigeonholes to gain access to the vessel
Climb aboard and move around vessels, engine rooms and tanks, crawl and maneuver around tight spaces.
Wear proper PPE and safety equipment as required.

Responsibilities

Assist in maintaining project schedules of Kirby Offshore Marine vessels to meet compliance of Class Society and United States Coast Guard regulations.
Conduct ship checks during specification development.
Develop specifications for upcoming shipyard periods.
Host specification review meetings with internal departments.
Coordinate and oversee vendor pre-shipyard vessel visits / ship checks.
Solicit, obtain, and track quotations from vendors in preparation for repair period.
Review and / or develop project schedules.
Assist shipyard Port Engineers in preparing for the shipyard execution period.
Ensure all shipyard work meets Kirby’s standards and is in accordance with Kirby’s safety standard, reliability initiative, and approved project budget.
Assist in identifying equipment hours and procuring long lead time parts from vendors.
Work with Port Engineers and Port Captains to ensure project planning is supporting in-service operations and shipyard execution repair periods.
Supporting company safety and quality objectives.
Other duties as assigned