Structural Planner II - Mobile, United States - Austal USA

Description

Job Description

REPORTS TO: LCS Programs - Sr. Lead Planner

JHSV Programs - Planning and Scheduling Manager

SUPERVISES: Not Applicable

AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use design model data to maintain build strategies.
• Define activities, budgets and schedule logic in accordance with established EVMS guidelines.
• Establish sequencing, usage phase and build location for structural components based on facility capacity and build strategy.
• Based upon work content, review budget distribution across a ship.
• Collect, review and implement lessons learned from work packages and meetings
• Create Field Change Requests for future ship change incorporation.
• Evaluate Field Change Requests.
• 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.
• Provide internal department training for work package makers.
• Build Work packages to include, but not limited to:
  • 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.).
• Create and review throughput metrics by workstations or process.
• 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) plus minimum 2 years shipyard experience, or 3 to 5 years shipyard experience.
• Minimum 2 years planning experience (Preferred experience includes division of work scope within modules and across ships, through all stages of construction with material and budget allocation responsibilities.)
• Comprehensive knowledge in ship construction
• Computer literate utilizing Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to extract information from AutoCad, ShipConstructor, Navisworks or other modeling tools for other uses.
• Ability to present to a formal audience.
• Proficient in Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and performance measurement techniques
• Experience with Master Production Schedule (MPS) and MRP systems
• Effective communication skills to facilitate team work with various departments and effect customer satisfaction with internal and external customers.
• Experience in scheduling concepts as it relates to logic and manpower
• Experience with Government contracts a plus.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing a plus.

TOOLS: Not Applicable

DIRECTION EXERCISED: None

DISCRETION EXERCISED: None

LIASES WITH: Planning, Production, Purchasing, Program, Scheduling, and Engineering Departments

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed

necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities.

• Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be

considered for employment with Austal USA:

• 18 years of age or older.
• 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: .
Austal shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ a), a) and a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. 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.