Materials Control Specialist

CB&I delivers integrated storage and asset-management solutions that help customers operate safely, reliably, and efficiently across the lifecycle of their facilities. Through our two global business units—Storage Solutions, the world leader in tanks, terminals, and storage systems, and Asset Solutions, a leading provider of operations, management, wells, and decommissioning services—we combine technical excellence with execution capability to extend asset life, optimize performance, and maximize value.

CB&I is the most experienced and the only worldwide builder and designer of industrial storage products and facilities. Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, CB&I has the global expertise and strategically located operations to provide engineering, procurement, and construction solutions for complex energy projects.

About the Role

The Materials Control Specialist is responsible for applying existing knowledge and experience in the Material Management Discipline to oversee materials control in a fabrication shop. They will utilize best practices and knowledge of internal or external issues to enhance products or services within the Material Management Discipline. The role involves ensuring material control and traceability throughout the fabrication process, including receiving, fabrication, and shipping out to projects. Reports directly to the Area Welding & QA Manager and regularly interfaces with Project Managers, Fabrication Manager, Corporate and Area Functional Leads, and Project/Fabrication Shop Quality Managers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for understanding the organization’s management system and project requirements related to material control and assuring compliance.
• Prepares and maintains project deliverables related to materials control, based on the organization’s management system and project requirements.
• Performs receiving inspections and verifies all materials meet the requirements of the purchase order, including verifying quantity, size, thickness, and conformance to all applicable specifications.
• Maintains all material records, including generating and completing receiving inspection reports, traceability logs/reports, and reviewing and accepting mill test reports (MTRs) and certificates of compliance (COCs).
• Ensures material restrictions (e.g., Buy American requirements) are communicated and adhered to.
• Assists with preparing shipments to project sites.
• Maintains project records related to materials control, as per the organization’s records management system.
• Manages non-conformances and corrective actions related to materials control, including root cause analysis, as applicable.
• Prepares and submits daily, weekly, and monthly materials control reports to Operations and Functional management in accordance with the organization’s management system and project requirements.
• Advises Project Team on all materials control issues.
• Contributes to a positive Shop Safety Culture.
• Communicates effectively with Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, and Material Management Teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials (or a relevant discipline), or HSD/GED/IGCSE with three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) years of experience working in a shop environment in materials control.
• Functional knowledge of Material Requirement Planning Systems such as Oracle Agile PLM and/or Oracle JD Edwards.
• Ability to generate Excel spreadsheets, graphs, and pivot tables with supporting analysis.

Skills and Behaviors

• Expertise in materials control methods applicable to the shop.
• Knowledge of applicable Management System documentation.
• Acts as focal point for all Materials Control matters in the shop.
• Understands project requirements and ensures compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Compiles project records and hands over to projects for final documentation.
• Mentally agile with the ability to multi-task and manage deadlines.
• Utilizes communication skills appropriate to the environment, resulting in effective interactions with various departments.
• Ability to work and build credibility across the business, up to and including senior management level.
• Proactively embraces and promotes the company’s values and culture, including diversity & inclusion and a healthy and safe work environment.