Lead Technical Planner Structural (VA, Portsmouth)

JOB TITLE: Lead Technical Planner Structural

REPORTS TO: Structural Engineering and Planning Manager

SUMMARY

Works with Technical Planning and Engineering team to develop work plans and technical work instruction packages for production/execution teams and forecasts labor and material costs for all projects based on analyses of project specifications, pricing schedules, and historical data.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Production Planning
  • Conduct Structural Inspections
    • Obtain IMIA structural inspector certification
    • Identify, document and report deficiencies found onboard vessels
    • Work with production team to develop work plan
  • Develop work packages for production use
    • Review work specification to develop work instructions for trades use
    • Interpret NAVSEA and customer drawings, standards and specifications
    • Determine Objective Quality Evidence requirements
• Material Planning
  • Develop Job Material List from technical references and drawings
    • Determine material sizes and quantities required
    • Resolve technical specification conflicts or suitable substitutes
    • Assist purchasing with finding appropriate vendors
• Estimating
  • Gather job details and compile data to estimate production and material cost
  • Review drawings, specifications, proposals and other documentation to support cost estimates
  • Consider raw materials, labor, equipment, and transportation for estimate
  • Assist in determining necessary resources for projects based on cost estimates and budget constraints
  • Review estimates as requested and analyzes established standards for cost reduction
• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

No formal supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to perform shipchecks, shipboard and in confined spaces
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings; focus on mechanical, structural and weld configuration drawings
• Knowledge of NAVSEA Standard Items and government publications and standards for specifications and manuals
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the industry
• Knowledge of production management, logistics, and supply chain concepts and methodologies
• Proficient with MicroSoft Office suite of products and associated software applications
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum five (5) years experience in shipyard production environment, preferably in US Navy repair or new construction shipyards.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Most work performed remotely under pressured, fast-paced conditions; frequently requires overtime
• May require some travel
• Minimal exposure to extreme temperatures, high noise levels, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, dusty conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, hazardous machinery, heights

EQUIPMENT USED

• Computer, telephone, fax machine, copy machine, calculator, scanner, shipboard PPE, inspection tools.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

• May be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions