Our client, a major Oil and gas company, is looking for a Turnaround Material Lead to work on a 12 months contract in Superior, WI (PER DIEM AVAILABLE)
We are seeking an experienced Turnaround Material Lead to support a refinery turnaround project. This role is responsible for overseeing all material management activities before and during the turnaround, ensuring the right materials are available at the right time to support safe and efficient execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate all material management activities for the turnaround scope
- Ensure materials are properly planned, ordered, tracked, and staged ahead of execution
- Work closely with planning, procurement, warehouse, and field execution teams
- Verify Bills of Materials (BOMs) against job plans and scope
- Monitor material status, identify shortages, and proactively resolve issues
- Oversee receiving, inspection, storage, and staging of turnaround materials
- Ensure materials are delivered to the field in alignment with the schedule
- Maintain accurate inventory tracking and documentation
- Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to expedite critical items
- Support cost control efforts by minimizing surplus and preventing delays
- Enforce safety, environmental, and quality standards in all material handling activities
- Build relationships with material vendors and obtain quotes as needed
- Track and speak to long lead materials
- Lead Bag & Tag personnel
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in material management within refinery or petrochemical turnarounds
- Strong understanding of turnaround processes, planning, and execution
- Experience with inventory systems and material tracking tools (e.g., SAP & IPS)
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and coordination skills across cross-functional teams
- Familiarity with warehouse operations and logistics in an industrial setting
- Forklift certified
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Material Lead or similar leadership role in a turnaround
- Experience working on large-scale refinery or petrochemical projects
- Experience establishing a new warehouse
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