Vessel Scheduler

LED FastStart•Franklin, LA

About The Position

The Vessel Planner owns the detailed production schedule for one or more assigned hulls. The role maintains activity logic, production sequencing, progress updates, near-term priorities, and forecasted vessel milestones in Primavera P6. Working closely with shop and production leadership, the Vessel Planner keeps hull schedules accurate and executable and ensures they support the integrated master schedule so hull-level milestone changes are reflected in the overall site forecast.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
2–4 or more years of planning/scheduling or project controls experience; shipbuilding, marine, or complex fabrication experience is preferred.
Proficiency in Primavera P6 or comparable scheduling software, including building and maintaining detailed, logic-driven schedules.
Working knowledge of critical path method (CPM) scheduling and schedule performance metrics, including SV and SPI.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for reporting and analysis.

Nice To Haves

Experience scheduling new-construction vessels or similarly complex production units.
Familiarity with marine construction sequencing and quality processes, including RFI, FAT, and punch-list management.
PMI-SP, AACE PSP, or similar scheduling/project controls certification.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed Primavera P6 schedules for assigned vessels, including activity logic, durations, and production sequencing.
Verify hull-level work breakdown structures, estimates, durations, and sequence logic for accuracy and constructibility.
Update schedule progress promptly and keep near-term priorities and look-ahead schedules current.
Maintain forecasted vessel milestones and ensure hull-level changes are reflected in the integrated master schedule.
Preserve schedule integrity by reviewing logic and resolving open-ended activities, constraints, and out-of-sequence work.
Perform hull-level critical path and near-critical path analysis to identify risks and recovery opportunities.
Calculate schedule variance (SV) and Schedule Performance Index (SPI) against baseline.
Produce milestone bar chart schedules, S-curves, and look-ahead schedules, such as 3-week and 90-day schedules.
Prepare progress updates and provide hull-level inputs for weekly and monthly reporting.
Participate in and facilitate hull schedule review meetings with shop and production leadership.
Coordinate with engineering and procurement to align design releases and material availability with production sequencing.
Integrate quality hold points into hull schedules, including Requests for Inspection (RFI), punch lists, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), and product requirement punches.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical insurance; Saronic pays 100% of the employee premium and 80% of dependent premiums.
Dental and vision insurance; Saronic pays 100% of the employee premium under the basic plan and 80% of dependent premiums.
Generous paid time off and holidays.
Paid maternity and paternity leave.
Competitive salary with opportunities for performance-based bonuses.
401(k) plan with company match.
Stock options.
Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Discounted pet insurance options, including a 24/7 Telehealth helpline.
Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office.