Material Planner

Requisition ID: 284262 

•  Relocation Authorized: National - Single 
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework 
• Work Location: Houston, TX 

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Project Overview:

The Cheniere Corpus Christi Liquefaction (CCL) Project is a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) export facility located on the north shore of Corpus Christi Bay in Gregory, Texas. The 1,000+ acre facility started bulk early works in July 2015 as the first greenfield export facility in the United States. Bechtel has successfully and safely completed construction and it now consists of three operating Trains with an LNG production capacity of approximately 15 million tons per year (MTPA), three LNG storage tanks with combined capacity of 480,000 cubic meters of LNG, 2 Jetty superstructures that can accommodate the world’s largest vessels, and dozens of associated buildings and utilities.

Corpus Christi Liquefaction Project Stage 3 (CCL3) is the latest expansion at the existing CCL facility currently under construction and will consist of seven midscale liquefaction trains with an LNG production capacity of approximately 10 MTPA, and associated infrastructure including utilities. CCL3 will perform all this work predominantly on a direct hire basis with support from only a few specialty and service subcontractors.

Job Summary:

The Material Planner 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.  #LI-CS1

"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least four days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership”\

Major 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.
• Advanced knowledge of all procurement operations related to the management of materials at area, regional, temporary and jobsite office locations.
• Advance knowledge on the management of 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. Advanced knowledge of applicable Bechtel policies, instructions, and Procurement procedures and guidelines.
• Knowledge and experience in the use of the Digital Supply Chain System, Engineering tools and other project data systems.
• Prior experience in major global, direct hire and contract management projects, which include Engineering, Procurement, and materials control activities.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Prior experience in subcontract/PO formation, negotiations, and awards.
• Ability to work with minimal oversight and direction

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