Laydown Supervisor

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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.    As the #1 LNG EPC contractor by installed capacity, Bechtel has the capability to successfully deliver a broad range of LNG projects through our integrated EPC self-perform model, strategic partnerships, and proven experience in LNG project delivery. Partnering with Bechtel means lower cost, shorter delivery schedules, and greater certainty of outcomes for our customers.

Job Summary:

This position will be responsible for the supervision of material management activities for the lay down areas for the Port Arthur LNG Project. It will develop and direct the implementation of overall project material management plans to include project material procedures, facility needs, personnel requirements, inventory stock levels, detailed material management systems (manual or automated) and overall project material security plan. The Laydown Supervisor will also conduct orientation, training, and performance evaluation of project material management personnel. #LI-CS1

Major Responsibilities:

Supervise the activities of personnel and contractors assigned to the project to ensure conformance to corporate, global business unit and project policies and procedures in all disciplines and functional areas for which material management is responsible including:  

• • • The receipt, inspection, storage, inventory control (manual and/or automated), physical security and issue of materials and equipment.  
    • Identifying the need and completing the action for all unsatisfactory, over, short and damaged material and equipment received at project temporary operating and jobsite locations.   
    • Initiating actions to identify and dispose of material and equipment that is declared excess to project needs by project management. 
    • Prepares or assists in the preparation of initial organizational charts for material management activities at temporary operating and jobsite locations. 
    • Submits proposed changes for approval of the Project Field Procurement Manager (PFPM).  Assists Project Field Procurement Manager in preparing Field Procurement workhour estimates. 
    • Monitors employee utilization throughout the duration of the project, recommending applicable changes to the PFPM.  Assists the PFPM in staffing project temporary operating and jobsite locations. 
    • Recommends long-range personnel requirements and assists PFPM in coordinating the timely staffing of required positions. 
    • Prepares recommendations for facilities and equipment necessary to provide for professional material management operations at project temporary and jobsite locations, as specifically directed by the PFPM.
    • This activity begins as early as practical in the planning stages and continues throughout the project. 
    • Directs the preparation of procedures and instructions establishing material management responsibilities and methods of operations pertaining to material management activities at project temporary operating and jobsite locations.  This responsibility specifically includes but is not limited to project procedures, which must be in compliance with approved Standard Work Process Procedures with approved variations if required.      

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:

• Experience in handling bulk commodities and identifying safety concerns relating to material handling and storage.   

• Knowledge of the essential elements of a field materials management organization.    

• An understanding of how automated materials management systems keep control of project materials.    

• Good organizational and planning skills.    

• Knowledge of materials management principals relating to construction projects, such as planning, work packaging, just-in-time deliveries, issue on receipt, and jurisdiction for delivered goods.    

• Knowledge of materials management procedures.    

• Excellent supervisory and leadership skills.  

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