Material Coordinator

Requisition ID: 275333

• Relocation Authorized: National/International - Single
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Port Arthur, TX

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Project Overview

Port Arthur LNG, LLC (PALNG) is developing a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production and export facility on a site located on the western shoreline of the Port Arthur Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. The project base scope will include two (2) identical LNG trains, two (2) LNG Storage Tanks, one (1) LNG Carrier Berth, and associated utilities/facilities. The Project is to be constructed on a parcel of land located at State Highway 87 south of Port Arthur, Texas, between the inner coastal waterway bridge and Keith Lake.

Position Summary

The Materials Coordinator (MC) implements the Project Material Management Plan (MMP) and coordinates the Specification, Identification and Quantification work processes with Engineering and Construction during front-end activities in the Project office. The MC ensures consistent material identification methodology and clearly defined commodity work process responsibilities between project functions allow for an efficient and economical purchase and supply process. On small to medium sized projects, the MC may transition to the jobsite as part of the Construction organization to perform materials coordination responsibilities and track the availability of materials to support the construction schedule.

Job Dimensions

• Supervision Received: The MC reports to and receives operational direction from the Material Manager. The MC receives functional guidance from The Global Business Unit (GBU) Materials Manager.
• Supervision Exercised: None
• Contacts During the course of the Project, the MC maintains direct working relationships with Project Controls, Discipline Engineers, Procurement, Automation Support, Construction Coordinators, Multi-Project Acquisition Groups, Suppliers and Customer representatives.

Responsibilities

• Identify and help resolve any deviations to the Materials Management Plan and obtain approval for any changes to the plan during the execution of the Project.
• Assist in finalizing the MRM. Coordinate any deviations or required changes with affected parties on the Project.
• Understand the materials components of the Project Automation Plan used by functional groups and monitor related data transfers between the groups.
• Where necessary, participate in preparation of easy-to-follow Project-specific desktop instructions for use by the functional groups regarding automation interfaces on materials-related transfers. Understand construction activities and the advance work package structure for the Project.
• Ensure the material identification methodology permits accurate status and distribution of materials according to the priority and sequence of construction schedule and activities.
• Work with functional groups to determine the best strategy for fabricated systems that will provide the best overall value for the Project.
• Identify any "special" or potentially lengthy approval requirements that could impact the timely issuance of the key engineering deliverables that drive the materials work process.
• Assist Engineering in identifying all critical design drawings and data required from Suppliers that may affect the timely issuance of other design deliverables or are needed by Construction ahead of material deliveries. Facilitate Engineering implementation of the Project component numbering approach (including tagged materials, bulk materials, and spares) as required for sound materials management practices and the project Automation Plan.
• Work with Engineering to verify that material requisitions clearly identify required pay items and reflect a level of detail whereby materials can be shipped and identified for storage and control prior to distribution to Construction for installation.
• Monitors Procurement reports and activities to ensure that purchasing and expediting are working effectively to maintain milestone schedule dates. Formulates specialized training and career development programs necessary to assure that all assigned material management personnel are properly trained and qualified.

Qualifications & Skills

Basic Qualifications

• Prior experience in major global, direct hire and contract management projects, which include Engineering, Procurement, and materials control activities.

Additional Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of all procurement operations related to the management of materials at area, regional, temporary and jobsite office locations.
• Advance knowledge working with material fabricators.
• Advanced knowledge in Field Engineering and Construction activities, and knowledge of Standard Work Process Procedures related to materials management functions.
• Advanced knowledge of all Engineering disciplines, the work process and the deliverables produced.
• Knowledge and experience in the use of the ERP systems.

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