Scheduler 3

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com•Norfolk, VA

6d•$68,000 - $91,000•Onsite

About The Position

General Dynamics NASSCO is hiring a Scheduler 3 for its Scheduling department in Norfolk, Virginia. The role produces critical-path, resource-loaded production schedules; integrates NASSCO’s production schedule with Assist Integration Teams (AIT) and subcontractors; and develops production reports for management. The Scheduler 3 may lead one or more CNO availabilities and is accountable to the Engineering & Scheduling Manager for accurate and timely schedules. The position has no direct reports and reports to the Engineering & Scheduling Manager for administrative and operational matters. The role involves coordinating with departments including Estimating, Engineering, Contracts, Supply Chain, Production Management, Trade supervision, and Business Development, as well as external subcontractors and NASSCO customers. The work schedule is first shift, Monday through Friday, with overtime as required. Travel and reliable transportation are required. The role requires working in a naval-ship environment, including boarding vessels and drydocks, climbing ladders, and working in tanks and confined spaces. Work areas may be dirty, dusty, hot or cold, and noisy; personal protective equipment is required. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and qualify for a Common Access Card (CAC) and a security clearance, although the posting lists the position’s clearance as “No Clearance.”

Requirements

Typically, a BA/BS in a related field plus two years of directly related experience, or an AA/AS plus four years of directly related experience, or eight years of directly related experience.
In-depth knowledge of NAVSEA Standard Items 009-60 and 009-111.
Knowledge of ship repair, overhaul, and modernization processes and procedures.
Knowledge of repair and modernization Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) philosophy.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and technical proficiency with scheduling software, including P6.
Proficiency in activity definition, activity sequencing, critical-path analysis, resource loading, and resource leveling.
Strong ability to develop master plans and detailed tactical schedules.
Familiarity with estimating and contractual methods and processes in a government environment.
Ability to follow instructions and willingness to learn.
Knowledge of NASSCO Safety and Environmental policies.
Willingness to travel and reliable transportation.
Must be a U.S. citizen and qualify for a Common Access Card (CAC) and a security clearance.
Reliable attendance and punctuality, and availability for overtime as required.
Ability to physically transit all facility areas and board vessels and drydocks, climb ladders, and work in tanks and confined spaces.
Ability to regularly sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects or controls, and talk and hear; good eye/hand coordination.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment and work in areas that may be dirty, dusty, hot or cold, and noisy.

Nice To Haves

Directly related experience in project management or production management is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as lead scheduler for a CNO availability without guidance and potentially lead more than one availability.
Review project contract documents and drawings to determine scope and develop schedules.
Generate schedule-related proposal documents.
Organize project scope into major categories and outline deliverables and milestones.
Sequence major work priorities into a logical schedule and determine critical paths that anchor project completion.
Modify critical paths in response to prevailing conditions.
Create a Work Breakdown Structure for new work orders and understand work specifications and drawings.
Understand and troubleshoot scheduling programs and deliverables.
Train schedulers on Scheduling department processes and products.
Determine workflow with Trade support.
Initially schedule projects before they are definitized with the customer.
Perform initial and final resourcing by assigning shops and using estimates to assign hours to activities.
Attend schedule reviews with Production, Trade, and Estimating personnel.
Report scheduling progress as projects are being built.
Recognize company needs and offer solutions based on experience.
Perform all Scheduler principal responsibilities.
Integrate NASSCO’s production schedule with Assist Integration Teams (AIT) and subcontractors.
Develop and provide production reports to management.
Produce accurate and timely schedules.