Material Controller, Field Projects

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 world’s 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 role—this 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 role—this 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

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.