Material Controller, Field Projects

Qualifications

Experience

• Completion of post-secondary education or a recognized trades certification

• Minimum of 5 years experience in industrial construction preferably in a field-based materials role

• Practical knowledge of industrial materials (pipe valves fittings instrumentation equipment and electrical components) and applicable codes and standards

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings including piping isometrics is an asset

• Experience supporting fabrication modularization and/or field assembly activities (asset)

• Proven experience using digital materials management systems (e.g. AVEVA ERM SAP JD Edwards SiteSense) with strong focus on data accuracy and transaction control

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Power Apps or reporting tools is an asset

Key Attributes

• Accountability Takes ownership of materials data accuracy issue resolution and execution outcomes

• Collaboration Works effectively across construction procurement and materials teams

• Critical Thinking Analyzes information identifies issues and develops practical solutions

• Communication Clearly communicates priorities risks and requirements across stakeholders

• Adaptability Effectively manages shifting priorities in a dynamic field environment

Health Safety & Environment

Worley is committed to achieving zero harm to people assets and the environment. All employees are expected to actively support and contribute to a strong safety culture and comply with all site safety requirements.

Recruitment Notice

Worley Canada Construction will not pay fees for recruitment activities unless a written agreement is in place with our Human Resources team. Unsolicited resumes submitted directly to hiring managers will not be eligible for fees.

Position Summary

Worley Canada Construction is a leader in industrial construction across Alberta and western Canada. Our employees build exciting careers in fabrication modularization field installation and professional support services for some of the worlds most challenging energy infrastructure and industrial projects.

Worley Canada Construction is currently seeking a Material Controller to support field execution at a project site near Regina SK.

The Material Controller is responsible for the execution and control of field-level materials management activities to ensure materials are received tracked stored and issued in alignment with construction priorities.

This role is accountable for maintaining accurate system records ensuring traceability of materials and proactively resolving material-related issues that may impact construction productivity.

The Materials Controller supports receiving readiness system integrity and issue resolution while working closely with Construction Procurement and Material Handling teams to ensure efficient and controlled execution.

Work Conditions

• Site-based role on a project site near Regina Saskatchewan

• Candidate may be required to work site rotation (9/5 schedule)

• Local candidates preferred

• Daily bussing from Regina to site is provided

Reporting & Interfaces

• Reports functionally to the Materials Management leadership structure
• Assigned to a project and reports operationally to the applicable Materials Lead Major Projects
• Frequently interfaces with:
  • Construction (supervision & planning)
  • Procurement
  • Project Materials Team
  • Quality
  • Home office / Project Materials Support
• Interface expectations:
  • Acts as the primary point of coordination for materials data and system record integrity on site
  • Ensures alignment between physical material status and system records
  • Communicates risks constraints and discrepancies in a timely and proactive manner
  • Supports construction readiness while maintaining clear ownership of materials control and data integrity

Key Accountability Areas

Material Handling & Logistics

• Coordinate material deliveries to and from site in collaboration with Procurement

• Prepare accurate Bills of Lading and shipping documentation when required for outbound shipments

• Provide support to Material Handlers to ensure receiving identification and documentation processes are executed in accordance with project requirements

• Ensure alignment between physical material handling activities and system expectations without performing routine field transactions

• Support safe organized and efficient material laydown and movement across site

Material Receiving Readiness & System Control

• Ensure readiness for material receipt including verification of expected deliveries documentation requirements and system preparedness (e.g. material master data heat number structures required attributes)

• Support Material Handlers in the receiving process by ensuring requirements documentation and system expectations are clearly understood prior to receipt

• Maintain accurate real-time material records within the material management system (SiteSense) by verifying that all transactions (receipts issues transfers) are completed correctly and in a timely manner

• Validate that system records reflect physical material status and coordinate resolution of discrepancies between system and field conditions

• Ensure all material data including heat numbers serial numbers and supporting documentation (e.g. MTRs CRNs) is complete accurate and traceable

• Provide guidance and oversight on transaction processes without routinely performing transactional receiving activities

Issue Resolution & Coordination

• Own the coordination and escalation of material discrepancies (OS&D/UOSD) following initial identification and recording by Material Handlers

• Interface with Procurement suppliers and clients to drive timely resolution of material issues

• Coordinate shipment schedules and site delivery timelines including client-supplied (free issue) materials

• Interface with Home Office and project teams to ensure timely completion of procurement and materials management activities

• Support invoice validation and resolution where material discrepancies exist

Construction Readiness & Execution

• Align material availability staging and issuing with construction priorities and sequencing as communicated by site supervision

• Work closely with Construction Planning and Materials teams to understand workface requirements and material demand

• Proactively identify and escalate material constraints shortages or discrepancies that may impact construction execution

• Support work package readiness by ensuring materials are visible traceable and available when required

• Maintain continuous communication with construction teams to respond to changes in priority or sequencing

Quality Traceability & Compliance

• Ensure all materials are received stored and issued in a manner that preserves identification condition and traceability

• Maintain complete accurate and audit-ready material records in accordance with project and client requirements

• Support quality and inspection processes by ensuring material documentation is available and properly linked to material records

This role is:

• Accountable for materials data accuracy traceability and system integrity

• Responsible for ensuring readiness and control of material receiving processes

• A key contributor to construction readiness and execution alignment

• A problem solver who proactively identifies and resolves material-related issues

• A collaborative partner across construction procurement and materials teams

This role is not:

• Solely a physical material handling rolethis position includes significant system accountability and coordination responsibilities

• Responsible for executing routine material receipt transactions or physically receiving materials except where required to support the team or maintain continuity of operations

• Responsible for setting construction priorities or sequencing work

• A passive coordination rolethis position requires ownership of material issues and timely resolution

• Responsible for procurement decisions

Success looks like:

• Accurate and timely material records with minimal transaction backlog

• Full traceability and audit-ready documentation

• Clear alignment between system data and physical material status

• Proactive identification and resolution of material risks

• Effective coordination across construction procurement and materials teams