What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advance Planner position at General Dynamics Electric Boat?
Overview
The 768EOH Advance planning team is seeking a planner to facilitate the USS Hartford End Game. The Largest Overhaul ever conducted at Electric boat is nearing its final stages. Candidates need to be self-motivated and able to work independently. Planners looking for an increase in challenge and role are especially desired.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Heavy focus on integrating and tracking Vendor work supporting Electric boat Milestones and key events
- Assist with tracking and scheduling ships force maintenance activities with an emphasis on completion in support of the test program
- Creation of metrics for use in briefing Executive staff on project progress
- Impact assessment of critical path work as growth and/or material issues arise
- Providing real time data to the project team concerning target allocation and schedule adherence
- Long term outlook: Complete 768EOH and transition to full time Columbia PSA AP group
Qualifications
Required:
- High school or GED Education
- 2 years of experience in Trade, shipyard, military, planning/ production control, design, inventory, scheduling, project management, customer service, or logistics
- Ability to work overtime when required
- Ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance
Preferred:
- Naval Submarine experience
- Knowledge of submarines, including general knowledge of and submarine systems (purpose and operations)
- Experiencing creating and/or maintaining schedules
Skills
Skills:
- Skilled computer and Microsoft Office user
- Strong communication skills
- Planning software
- Critical thinking
- Independent worker
- Ability to adapt to the unique planning requirements and databases (internal and external) for commissioned ships
- Able to create and maintain schedules in a dynamic environment over relatively long time periods
Physical Qualifications
Climbing, KneelingEnvironmental Attributes
Cold, Hot, Inside, Noise, Outside