PLANNER
Description

 Who we are:

  • The Beginning
    • Established in 2019, Alabama Shipyard began operations with only 8 full-time employees and quickly grew to 300+
    • We specialize in providing maintenance, repair, overhaul, conversion, and shipbreaking services to the commercial and government markets
  • A Rich History
    • The facility was originally established in 1916
    • Built and maintained vessels for the US Navy during WWII
  • Our Facility
    • Situated at the mouth of Mobile River on Pinto Island, just 35-NM from the Gulf of Mexico
    • Our sprawling 356-acre facility offers unobstructed, deep-water access, three (3) full-service piers provide five (5) deep water berths servicing some of the largest vessels in operation today

From complex conversion projects to quick-turn emergency repairs, Alabama Shipyard provides safe, quality solutions on schedule and on budget


What we offer:

  • Competitive base salary and overall compensation package
  • 401K with a match
  • Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Generous PTO, vacation, sick, and holiday schedule
  • Company-paid Life, STD, and LTD Insurance coverage


SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

This role will be responsible for gathering, reviewing, verifying, and distributing relevant information to Production crafts. This includes work specifications, drawings, etc. You will liaise with Scheduling, Production, and Project Managers, and you will report to the Sr. Project Scheduler.


Essential job duties include:

  • Read and understand work specifications
  • Review engineering drawings
  • Assist Scheduling with the sequencing of construction work and implementing change order work
  • Perform daily ship checks
  • Other duties as assigned
Requirements

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS\

Preferred Education:

  • Associate degree in Business Management, Marine Operations, or a closely related field
  • Or any combination of training and experience that results in a skillset required

Experience Requirements:

  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in planning, preferably within a shipyard or maritime repair environment


KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

  • Ability to read engineering drawings
  • Familiarity with shipyard operations
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced shipyard environment
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong understanding of ship repair planning, fabrication shop flow, and resource utilization in a maritime environment is a plus


 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Alabama Shipyard, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions based on individual merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to fostering a workplace that promotes fairness, respect, and equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.


Respondents who do not have/meet the minimum position requirements will not be considered.


EOE/Drug-Free Workplace