Shipyard Planner JB, Malaysia

Responsibilities

• Develop maintain and monitor detailed project schedules for vessel newbuilding repair conversion or refurbishment projects.
• Coordinate with Project Managers Engineering Production Procurement and subcontractors to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Prepare and update work schedules manpower plans and resource allocation based on project requirements.
• Track project progress identify schedule deviations and recommend recovery plans to minimise delays.
• Monitor critical paths project risks and potential bottlenecks ensuring timely escalation where necessary.
• Coordinate material availability equipment readiness and work sequencing to support efficient production.
• Produce regular progress reports schedule updates and performance reports for management and project stakeholders.
• Participate in project meetings and provide planning support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate planning documentation and ensure project records are kept up to date.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes productivity and project delivery.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering Naval Architecture Marine Engineering Project Management or a related discipline.
• At least 3- 5 years of planning experience within a shipyard marine offshore or heavy engineering environment.
• Experience supporting vessel newbuilding repair conversion or fabrication projects.
• Proficiency in project planning and scheduling software such as Primavera P6 Microsoft Project or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of shipyard production processes project scheduling and resource planning.
• Excellent analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities with the capability to coordinate across multiple departments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications particularly Excel.
• Self-driven detail-oriented and able to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.
• Experience in luxury yacht construction or high-value vessel projects will be an added advantage.