Site Material Controller (12-month Fixed Term Contract)

Requisition ID: 95640 

Job Category: Procurement 

Location: Solwezi, North-Western Province, Zambia 
 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. 

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

This role assumes the physical and virtual control of materials to ensure construction management activities are fully synchronized and integrated with the engineering and procurement schedule.

The responsibilities include:

• Review and manage the material control and warehousing system(s) to be utilized for the control of project materials and/or equipment
• Coordinate with the Procurement Materials Coordinator for site arriving material identification requirements to the project (stock codes, tag numbers, spool marking, instrument identification, etc.) to ensure compatibility with the engineering bill of
  materials, procurement purchasing system, materials management system (including AutoID Track and Trace) and construction requirements.
• Provide and oversee inventory registers and equipment maintenance logs, includes interfacing with the Field Engineering Manager
• Manage the material storage/projection plans and storage facility use, including warehouse manpower and equipment needs for daily receiving and issue operations to ensure accurate distribution of materials to construction and/or contractor/subcontractor installation locations.
• Implement project receiving, storage, control, and issue procedure
• Ensure receiving and issuing procedures include requirements for certification and traceability is met before equipment and materials can be fully accepted or issued for fabrication or construction
• Facilitate over, short and damages (OS&D) resolution
• Implement plan for verifying inventories to ensure adequate controls are in place and that stock levels of material are available to support the project requirements
• Assist in identification as early in the project as possible any surplus or obsolete material and coordinate to minimize final surplus and monitor their disposition in accordance with project procedures
• Support the planned Construction Work Packaging (CWP) path to construction on the project through reserving material in alignment with schedule requirements
• Coordinate with warehouse personnel for materials to be issued direct to the installation area, as opposed to being controlled in storage
• Manage the material issued directly to construction contractors as well as material which are controlled inventory requiring an approved withdrawal, transaction within the
  materials management system
• Remain knowledgeable of safety policies and procedures and performs assigned duties in a safe manner and, while supervising others, has responsibility for their safety and ensures that they comply with established safety policies and procedures and practice safe work habits.
• Report on the overall material status for the site
• Coordinate material availability in support of design revisions, rework, contingency, or work around plans, based on the materials currently on site, and engaging the materials coordinator for materials required at site
• Coordinate with Site Logistics Coordinator for heavy lifts, oversized shipments, or material and/or equipment requiring special handling upon arrival to the project
• Coordinate with construction contractors’ methods for withdrawing material and/or equipment for installation and implement agreed methods
• Participate in construction and/or contractor/subcontractor planning meetings to be fully aware of changes in installation plans and priorities.

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential

• Site knowledge and skills in an EPCM project environment on major capital projects or working in large construction sites
• Technical knowledge/understanding of materials management process
  Management and interpersonal skills
• Good understanding of material management systems.
• Excellent understanding of procurement and construction processes. 
  E- materials management systems.

Preferred:

• Relevant tertiary qualification will be highly advantageous. 

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

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