Junior Scheduler

Austal USA•Mobile, AL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a learning position focused on developing skills in Primavera and gaining a basic understanding of ship construction workflow. The Junior Scheduler will update schedules with weekly input from Production and Support Departments, add new schedule activities with required codes, and print schedules and progress reports for distribution. The role also involves understanding and learning basic Earned Value Management System (EVMS) concepts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 2 years of professional experience.
Aptitude to learn the job of shipyard planning; must score 22 or higher on Cognitive Criteria Aptitude Test.
Detail-oriented and organized.
Able to concentrate for long periods of time in the face of distraction.
Able to apply strong logical and analytical thinking skills.
Able to understand spatial and temporal relationships.
Able to follow directions.
Able to work independently.
Effective communication skills, particularly questioning and listening, to facilitate teamwork with various departments and effect customer satisfaction with internal customers.
Computer literate utilizing Microsoft Office applications.
18 years of age or older at time of application.
Able to provide proof of US Person Status.
No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date.
No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date.
Willing to submit to a drug screen.
Willing to submit to a background check.