Mechanical Planner I

REPORTS TO: Sr. Lead Planner

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 Mechanical components based on facility capacity and build strategy.

Mechanical components include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Piping systems – fabrication, installation of pipe spools & supports, system testing and instrumentation installation

• Machinery systems – milling, machining & lathe work; installation of equipment, pumps, engines and motors; main propulsion engine / shaft line install and alignment

• 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:

• 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.