Trades Planner - Sheet Metal

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com•Norfolk, VA
•Onsite

About The Position

General Dynamics NASSCO is a proud member of the General Dynamics Marine Systems business unit. In addition to ship construction, our capabilities include advanced ship repair, conversion, and maintenance for both commercial and national defense assets. We encourage you to learn more about our open positions and how you can become part of the important and exciting work we do here at NASSCO. Come join our team! We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Sheet Metal Shop. This position specifically is located in Norfolk, Virginia. We are looking for a Trades Planner. Must be able to access all Navy installations and other shipyards by obtaining DBIDS and NAVSEA badges. No Clearance.

Requirements

  • BA/BS in a related field, or AA/AS plus two (2) years’ directly related experience, or six (6) years’ directly related experience.
  • Must be familiar with working in a naval ship yard environment and be able to work aboard marine vessels, climb ladders, work in tanks and confined spaces, and wear personal protective equipment.
  • Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Must possess expert ability to effectively communicate with other disciplines or groups and resolve planning conflicts.
  • Must possess the ability to read drawings, blueprints, standard items, and specifications of work items.
  • Must have a working knowledge of NMD Planning and Execution Modules.
  • Regular reliable attendance onsite is an essential function of this position.
  • Must have reliable transportation.
  • Must qualify for a DBIDS badge.
  • Must be able to access all work locations, including government and private ship yards and/or vessels.
  • Must have reliable record of attendance and punctuality and be available for overtime as required.
  • Must be able to physically transit all areas of the facility.
  • Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects or control, and to talk and hear.
  • Must have good eye/hand coordination.
  • Must be familiar with working in a naval ship work environment and be able to go aboard marine vessels and the drydock, climb ladders, work in tanks and confined spaces, and wear personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Developing (prepare/write/revise), issuing and distributing assigned planning documents, procedures and work items in accordance with all applicable instructions, directives and procedures.
  • Conduct Ship-Checks as required
  • Integrate, review and validate planning process with primary parties and government affiliations on a weekly basis to ensure compliance.
  • Prepare advanced planning reports for dissemination to government for processing
  • Conduct meeting to inform key personnel of planning updates
  • Work closely with Estimators to ensure all information is represented appropriately to produce an integrated planning schedule.
  • Other duties as assigned
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