Shipyard Planner - (Luxury Yacht Builder) / JB, Malaysia

TALENT TITANS PTE. LTD.

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.