Shipyard Project Planner

THE JOB

We are currently hiring a Shipyard Project Planner to join our Vancouver, WA team. This position will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and optimizing shipyard maintenance and repair activities to ensure efficient and timely execution of fleet maintenance, repairs, and capital projects. The Shipyard Project Planner serves as a key link between shipyard operations, engineering, and maintenance teams, leveraging Helm CONNECT to enhance scheduling accuracy, resource allocation, and project forecasting. This role will act as liaison between the Shipyard Services Department and its internal customers, external customers, and other stakeholders and will be integral to the company’s transition from manual scheduling tools to modern, data-driven maintenance planning. Other responsibilities include:

•  Develops and maintains detailed project schedules for maintenance, repairs, lifecycle upgrades, regulatory inspections, and other shipyard activities using Helm CONNECT.
• Works closely with shipyard leadership, engineering, and operations to align maintenance planning with strategic priorities.
• Analyzes data and trends to improve planning accuracy and identify areas for efficiency gains,
• Provides forward-looking project schedules to support asset availability and operational efficiency.
• Collaborates with engineering, maintenance, and operational teams to allocate resources effectively.
•  Tracks and maintains regulatory documentation (e.g., USCG certifications) to ensure compliance with maritime regulations.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance planning processes.
• Responsible for regular and prompt attendance as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

THE BENEFITS & PAY

• Position Salary Range: $67,720.00 - $91,622.00 (depending on experience and qualifications)
• Bonus Potential
• Healthcare benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions with low deductibles and copays. Company pays 91% of premiums for the employee and family.
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) with 6% company match
• 3% Profit Sharing Plan
• Sick and vacation accrued per paycheck
• Nine paid holidays and one floating holiday
• Educational Assistance Program
• Company paid Long-Term Disability and Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

THE CATCH

• High school education or equivalent and a minimum of three years’ experience in project planning, scheduling, or maintenance coordination, preferably in a maritime or shipyard environment.
• Proficiency in Helm CONNECT (or similar maintenance management systems) and a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) is required.
• Experience with Microsoft Project or similar scheduling tools is preferred.
• Communication skills necessary to work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships, influence change, resolve problems, and interact with vendors and personnel at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and translate insights into improved scheduling and resource planning.
• Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, and project management skills with the ability to self-direct and prioritize goals and objectives.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Transportation Work Identification Credential (TWIC) card from the Department of Homeland Security.
• Must maintain a current, valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record in order to operate company owned vehicles.
• All employment offers are contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment physical, drug screen, criminal background check, and driving record check.

JOIN OUR TEAM!    

• Submit your application at http://www.tidewater.com/careers

THE COMPANY – Connecting Customers to Local, Regional and Global Markets

Founded in 1932, Tidewater has evolved into a multi-commodity transportation and terminal company serving the diverse and evolving transportation needs of the Pacific Northwest, Canada and beyond. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, Tidewater operates the largest barge transportation and terminal network on the Columbia-Snake River system.

The characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be required for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this or similar positions and additional duties may be assigned.

Tidewater is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability.