Ground System Support Planning/Scheduling Expert

Aerodyne Industries

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Aerodyne Industries is a dynamic, rapidly growing engineering and information technology services firm headquartered on Florida’s exciting Space Coast. With locations throughout the US, we take pride in delivering small business agility with large corporation capabilities. Our list of clients count on us to prepare NASA’s Missions to the Moon and Mars and to defend our nation supporting the Missile Defense Agency and Department of Defense. Join the adventure of a lifetime by becoming a teammate with Aerodyne Industries and work on projects that will define our future.

The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion MultiPurpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs.

The Ground Systems Support (GSS) organization is looking for a bright and motivated Planning / Scheduling expert to support multiple programs for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

The candidate will provide planning support for Operations and Maintenance shops to include Cranes, Doors and Platforms (CDP), Crawlers, Transporters and Structures (STS), Emergency Egress System (EES), Ignition Overpressure and Sound Suppression (IOP-SS), Facility Ground Systems Pneumatics (GPNEU) and the Launch Equipment Shop (LES) - includes manufacturing/fabrication shops (machine, weld, sheet metal, pneumatics, cable fab, industrial paint, and maintenance/repair/assembly.

A background in production control, preventive maintenance planning, parts and material kitting, logistics inventory processes, and component calibration and cleaning processes are highly desired.

Work will be planned and scheduled in accordance with the Kennedy Integrated Control Schedules (KICS), to include support operations, service calls, non-conformances, and preventative maintenance.

This position requires extensive communication with internal and external customers to determine requirements for developing detailed work plans responsible for areas of responsibility. Primavera is the primary planning and scheduling software tool.

This position will be considered at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

Requirements

• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent; 10 years related experience.
• Possess moderate knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and TEAMS.
• Possesses skilled knowledge in Primavera to include resource loading/leveling, logic linking activities by use of predecessor and successor, identifying dependencies, when building schedule in Primavera.
• Proven knowledge in developing plans and schedules in Primavera and/or other scheduling software.
• Possesses skilled knowledge of the work document life cycle to include status management.
• Familiar with the concept of preventive maintenance and asset management.
• Must possess concise communication skills daily, both orally and written.
• Skilled in customer service, required daily for customer interaction to discuss planned/scheduled work area requirements. Requires resolving planning and/or scheduling conflicts via technical and schedule analysis.
• Detail oriented and skilled knowledge with Primavera (scheduling software), Maximo and/or Solumina (computerized maintenance/work management system software).
• Must follow strict work area rules and safety protocols.
• Must be a self-motivated team player comfortable working in a dynamic environment.
• Must be able to plan and coordinate work between multiple disciplines.
• Must be capable of reviewing work instructions to determine planning and scheduling requirements - collaboration with engineering (both Ops & Design) will be necessary.
• Must be capable of providing both verbal and written communication to facilitate timely execution of work.
• Actively maintain an understanding of work priorities to resolve planning issues for assigned area.
• Must maintain a positive work attitude by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships with customers, clients, co-workers, employees and management.
• Will be required to climb stairs to access equipment for work planning assessments, engineering evaluation and other duties as required.
• Will be required to wear hearing protection, eye protection, hard hat and other associated personal protective equipment.
• Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing.
• Physical requirements are sitting, walking, standing, extensive use of stairs, and access to remote structures.
• Position is located on an industrial site - must be able to quickly evacuate buildings/areas in the event of an emergency.
• Computers and printers used for producing plans, schedules and reports.
• Full-time regular work hours, typically between Monday-Friday.
• Must be dependable and punctual.
• If offered a position, proof of U.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident/Green Card holder of the United States is required.
• Must comply with all “drug free workplace” requirements as mandated by directives issued by the appropriate federal contracting officer and the company, which requires drug testing for use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive positions.

Nice To Haves

• A background in production control, preventive maintenance planning, parts and material kitting, logistics inventory processes, and component calibration and cleaning processes are highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning support for Operations and Maintenance shops to include Cranes, Doors and Platforms (CDP), Crawlers, Transporters and Structures (STS), Emergency Egress System (EES), Ignition Overpressure and Sound Suppression (IOP-SS), Facility Ground Systems Pneumatics (GPNEU) and the Launch Equipment Shop (LES) - includes manufacturing/fabrication shops (machine, weld, sheet metal, pneumatics, cable fab, industrial paint, and maintenance/repair/assembly.
• Work will be planned and scheduled in accordance with the Kennedy Integrated Control Schedules (KICS), to include support operations, service calls, non-conformances, and preventative maintenance.
• Extensive communication with internal and external customers to determine requirements for developing detailed work plans responsible for areas of responsibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED