Description

A Test and Completions Planner role is responsible for developing job packages and schedules to ensure timely material delivery and efficient execution of scope by the production team. This position requires robust communication and coordination with production management personnel as well as active participation in and facilitation of production and project meetings to support the ship delivery date.

An example of some of the work categories in this team include:

- Completions Outfit Planning
- Testing of tanks and hydro segments
- Subcontractor integration Planning
- Electrical system schedule integration
- Mechanical system schedule integration
- Test and Trials scheduling
- Compartment completion scheduling

Responsibilities

- Utilize contract documentation bill of materials drawings and 3D Model to understand work scope budget and schedule.
- Create job packs and Schedule and that provide the necessary info to facilitate efficient execution of work and the timely delivery of material as well as completion of milestones.
- Ensure activity breakdown sequence logic and trade resource budgets for a given scope of work is accurately represented in P6 and is consistent with the schedule WBS.




- Report on issues with material stock levels which do not align with the planning schedule and communicate discrepancies/required actions to the Scheduling Programs and Supply Chain teams.
- Provide trade specific support to the Planning and Production teams.
- Provide support to production and Test & Trials teams using reports/metrics as well as the creation and facilitation of Pre-Build/In Build reviews.

Qualifications

- Post-secondary degree or diploma; preferably in technical engineering or related discipline.
- 2-4 years of planning or trade work experience preferably in a naval shipbuilding or repair environment.
- Trade Certificate Red Seal is considered an asset.
- Experience using Primavera P6 MS Excel Aveva or AutoCAD would be considered an asset.
- Thorough knowledge of naval repair methods is considered an asset.
- Lean/Six sigma White Yellow and Green Belts would be considered assets.
- Ability to interpret trade-related drawings.

Due to the nature of work Irving Shipbuilding does all successful applicants must meet requirements for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) Canadian Government Security clearance and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Please note this position requires a full-time in-office presence.

📌 Opportunities for Planners on our Testing and Completions Team (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 J.D. Irving
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality