Vehicle Transportation Operations Planner Scheduler

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth! 

 

As part of a hardworking team of Vehicle Transport Operations (VTO) specialists, you will be responsible for coordinating and scheduling all transportation activities. The VTO group interfaces directly with government support agencies, vehicle design, production, launch operations, and other test and operational groups. We put a strong emphasis on teamwork, coordination, and service to support all Blue Origin team needs. This is a hands-on position that requires strong communication, organization, planning, and project management skills. 

 

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! 

 

Responsibilities: 

• Prepare, submit, and manage authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) route specific permits for designated routes and hardware configurations 

• Identify, resolve, or escalate construction related impacts affecting transport operations on designated approved routes  

• Coordinate with government support agencies and mission partners as needed to schedule and deconflict transportation of mission critical flight hardware  

• Foster and maintain positive working relationships with government support agencies  

• Develop the transportation operations schedule based on program schedule, customer needs, resource availability, and expected delivery date 

• Maintain an overview of production, test, and launch operations to provide adequate support based on master schedule and critical path 

• Coordinate with production operations, launch operations, facilities, and security teams to ensure successful operations with minimal impact  

• Develop methods to communicate site-wide impacts, schedule, and expectations during transportation operations 

• Provide status of works in progress and communicate any emergent constraints to appropriate parties 

• Work closely with engineering support to maintain work orders for vehicle transportation operations based on master schedule and program requirements 

• Work closely with planning, production control team, and launch operations control to ensure proper management of schedule risks and deconfliction of priorities   

• When schedule recovery is necessary, identify and analyze solutions and bottlenecks to minimize negative impact to program schedule and company milestones 

• Availability to quickly pivot and reschedule over the road transports when the program reediness shifts 

• 2+ years of planning and scheduling experience, experience in over the road heavy haul or oversized load environment preferred 

• Excellent written /verbal communications skills and computer skills 

• Excellent project management skills 

• Strong interpersonal skills and acumen to collaborate across various teams 

• Experience identifying, managing, and actioning risks, issues, and opportunities 

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. 

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.