Jr. Scheduler in Mobile, AL at Austal

REPORTS TO: Senior Project Scheduler

SUPERVISES: Not Applicable

AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This job is a learning position with the biggest requirement being to develop skills in Primavera to progress to Scheduler 1 and develop a basic knowledge of ship construction work flow.
• Update schedules with weekly input from Production and Support Depts.
• Adds new schedule activities along with all required codes
• Print Schedules and Progress reports for distribution to CAMs
• Understand and learn basic EVMS concepts.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or
  equivalent experience/combined education, with 2 years of professional experience.
• Aptitude to learn the job of shipyard planning; must score 22 or higher on Cognitive Criteria Aptitude Test.
• Detail-oriented and organized. Able to: concentrate for long periods of time in the face of distraction, apply strong logical and analytical thinking skills, understand spatial and temporal relationships, follow directions, and work independently.
• Effective communication skills, particularly questioning and listening, to facilitate teamwork with various departments and effect customer satisfaction with internal customers.
• Basic knowledge of Primavera a plus
• Computer literate utilizing Microsoft Office applications.

TOOLS: Not Applicable

DIRECTION EXERCISED:  None

DISCRETION EXERCISED: May make limited task-specific decisions

LIAISES WITH: Planning, Production and Project 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 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 shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(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.