Resource Scheduler Uk/Irl

Position: Resource Scheduler

Reporting to: Head of Operational Planning

Location: Remote in UK or Ireland

About XOCEAN

XOCEAN is an ocean data company – we collect data for clients ranging from mapping the seabed to monitoring the environment. However, we do this differently, instead of using conventional crewed survey ships, we have developed a marine robotic system known as an Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV).

Overview

To operate our fleet of USVs efficiently XOCEAN requires our team and our assets to be deployed in an optimised way. The Resource Scheduler will be part of a team responsible for working with stakeholders across XOCEAN’s business to deploy the pools of people and assets to enable efficient project execution.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include:

• Working with stakeholders to fully understand resourcing requirements for project execution
• Scheduling resources within resourcing systems to optimise use and generating reports on resource use
• Ensuring use of correct coding in resourcing system
• Communicating with staff regarding scheduling
• Supporting stakeholders with forward looking workforce resource planning including identification of training and development requirements
• Utilizing advanced MS Excel functions to analyze data, optimize resource schedules, and produce reports

Requirements: Essential Skills / Attributes and Experience

• Interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
• Negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong IT systems skills, particularly advanced MS Excel, along with proficiency in the MS 365 application suite and database systems
• Appetite for problem solving and learning
• Analytical and report writing skills
• Initiative and interest in improving ways of working and processes

Desirable Experience

• Use of workforce management systems
• Familiarity with working on marine or technical company

Apply

• Applicants must demonstrate how they meet the essential criteria. Desirable criteria may be used for further shortlisting.
• We thank all candidates for their interest, however due to very high volumes, only those who are selected for further consideration, will be contacted directly.
• To be eligible for this position you must have a valid working visa / permit to work in Ireland/ UK/ Canada or Norway.
• Please apply online and follow the instructions or submit your CV to careers@xocean.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From €30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Work from home

Application question(s):

• Do you have strong IT systems skills, particularly advanced MS Excel, along with proficiency in the MS 365 application suite and database systems?

Work Location: Remote