Planner I (Submarines)

Austal USA • Mobile, AL

7d

About The Position

REPORTS TO: Sr. Lead Planner Planning and Scheduling Manager SUPERVISES: Not Applicable AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: Define activities, budgets and schedule logic in accordance with established EVMS guidelines with reference to similar work. Establish sequencing, usage phase and build location for structural components based on facility capacity and build strategy. Collect, review and implement lessons learned from work packages and meetings. Incorporate internal change into work packages and schedule. Review drawings for producibility and completeness of content. Assist trades and scheduling with baseline changes to transfer work scope to and from a subcontractor. Answer production questions about work scope. Build Work packages to include, but not limited to: o Establishes steps and budgets for tasks Electronically assign material to work packages Assemble applicable drawings Send documents to Document Control for issue Populate planning database with work scope items and attributes about those items (i.e. location, budget, drawing information, product types, etc.). Assist work package makers with processing shop orders. QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE: BS Degree in a relevant field (such as Engineering, Business Administration, or Construction Management) or 1 year experience at Austal USA or a comparable shipyard Minimum 1 year planning experience (Preferred experience includes division of work scope within modules, across stages of construction, with material and budget allocation responsibilities.) Aptitude to learn the job of shipyard planning, must score 20 or higher on Cognitive Criteria Aptitude Test Computer literate utilizing Microsoft Excel. Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and performance measurement techniques a plus Knowledge of Master Production Schedule (MPS) and MRP systems a plus Effective communication skills to work with various departments and effect customer satisfaction with internal and external customers. Ability to learn basics of scheduling concepts. Experience with Government contracts a plus. Experience with Lean Manufacturing a plus. Experience with AutoCad, ShipConstructor, and Navisworks a plus TOOLS: Not Applicable DIRECTION EXERCISED: None DISCRETION EXERCISED: None LIASES WITH: Planning, Production, Project, Scheduling, and Engineering Departments ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES: Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA: 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 Equal Employment Commitment Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932. Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion. Austal USA is a ship manufacturer headquartered in Mobile, Ala., with service centers in San Diego and Singapore and a technology center in Charlottesville, Va. With the most modern steel panel line in the shipbuilding industry, Austal USA’s facility is capable of supporting the manufacture of both aluminum and steel ships. Austal USA leverages a moving module production line and strict adherence to lean manufacturing principles to consistently deliver on-schedule and on-budget. Austal USA is currently under contract for several programs, including the U.S. Coast Guard’s Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), the TAGOS-25 ocean surveillance ships, the Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF), the Navajo-class Towing, Salvage and Rescue ships (T-ATS), the Expeditionary Medical Ship (EMS), the Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock Medium (AFDM), and the Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), and is supporting Navy unmanned vessel programs leveraging its advanced machinery control system. Austal USA’s service business provides global support to U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command and other customers. Austal USA’s San Diego Service Center includes a waterfront facility that will have the capability to drydock small combatants and similar sized ships. Earning 23 safety excellence awards, Austal USA continues to be one of the safest shipyards in America.

Requirements

• BS Degree in a relevant field (such as Engineering, Business Administration, or Construction Management) or 1 year experience at Austal USA or a comparable shipyard
• Minimum 1 year planning experience (Preferred experience includes division of work scope within modules, across stages of construction, with material and budget allocation responsibilities.)
• Aptitude to learn the job of shipyard planning, must score 20 or higher on Cognitive Criteria Aptitude Test
• Computer literate utilizing Microsoft Excel.
• Effective communication skills to work with various departments and effect customer satisfaction with internal and external customers.
• Ability to learn basics of scheduling concepts.
• Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA: 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

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and performance measurement techniques a plus
• Knowledge of Master Production Schedule (MPS) and MRP systems a plus
• Experience with Government contracts a plus.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing a plus.
• Experience with AutoCad, ShipConstructor, and Navisworks a plus

Responsibilities

• Define activities, budgets and schedule logic in accordance with established EVMS guidelines with reference to similar work.
• Establish sequencing, usage phase and build location for structural components based on facility capacity and build strategy.
• Collect, review and implement lessons learned from work packages and meetings.
• Incorporate internal change into work packages and schedule.
• Review drawings for producibility and completeness of content.
• Assist trades and scheduling with baseline changes to transfer work scope to and from a subcontractor.
• Answer production questions about work scope.
• Build Work packages to include, but not limited to: o Establishes steps and budgets for tasks Electronically assign material to work packages Assemble applicable drawings Send documents to Document Control for issue Populate planning database with work scope items and attributes about those items (i.e. location, budget, drawing information, product types, etc.).
• Assist work package makers with processing shop orders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees