Scheduler (Manufacturing / Engineering Shop) (Port Elizabeth) at NOV

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strive to ensure that all WO (Work Order) work scopes are scheduled and monitored via Just-Plan-It (JPI – NOV Scheduling Software)
• Schedule and lead daily Planning meetings, communicate WO at risk status based on Production feedback / progress reporting
• Manage risk mitigation, for on-time delivery risks, as highlighted by JPI software
• Monitor status of Production and OSV (Outside Vendor) work scopes. Identify and communicate any risks that may impact our ability to deliver on-time
• Update and revise WO due dates, in the ERP System, based on risk mitigation
• Communicating on-time delivery risk to Production and Project Responsible Person/Team
• Maintain communication with Salesman / CRR (Customer Repair Representative) for project updates
• Provide input to Salesman / CRR (Customer Repair Representative) on delivery lead times, upon request, for upcoming projects, based on current resource loading
• Compile MS Project – Project Plans, as requested by Salesman / CRR for special projects, in order to keep your clients updated
• Have a good understanding and work according to NOV’s QMS policies and procedures
• Assisting PPCA (Production Planning & Control Analyst) to create detailed Shop Routers (Shop Packets) within NOV’s ERP System
• Assisting PPCA to consolidate and prepare / print WO documentation required for WO execution
• Assisting PPCA compile and issue of WO packages
• Assisting PPCA print and issue Pick List Reports
• Perform other work-related tasks as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Relevant higher education degree, diploma and / or Qualified Artisan in related trade (essential)
• Higher education degree/diploma in Mechanical / Industrial Engineering (desirable)

EXPERIENCE:

• Significant working experience in Heavy Engineering job shop and / or manufacturing environment (essential), with exposure to production planning and scheduling (desirable)
• Project planning experience (desirable)

SKILLS, TRAINING & SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE:

• Computer literacy (including good command of Microsoft Office Excel, Word and Outlook) (essential)
• Experience with Microsoft Projects (desirable)
• Interpret schematics, drawings and bill of materials (essential)
• ERP systems working knowledge (essential)
• RigDoc (Document Management System) knowledge (desirable)
• Proficiency preferred in NOV systems including, Tracker, RigOffice, Team Centre, ERP (Glovia) (desirable)