Senior Control System Material Controller
Fluor is one of Canada's top employers and is recognized globally as a leader in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Fabrication, and Maintenance industry. Our focus on innovation and providing cost-effective technology-based solutions is second to none. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us fulfill our purpose to Build a Better World.
Fluor team members are at the heart of our success in executing projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. If you value teamwork, empowerment in your career, and are eager to champion innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients, this opportunity just may be for you!
Job Description
The purpose of this position is to provide essential administrative work processes, technical knowledge, and direction as listed. This role has the responsibility to promote Fluor’s competitiveness within the global marketplace by delivering quality services of unmatched value and technical competence. This position serves as a Discipline Lead Material Controller on assigned projects of difficult complexity and size and/or Multi Discipline Lead Material Control Coordinator or Manager on projects of difficult complexity. Displays advanced knowledge of Fluor’s practices and guidelines.
- Provides senior leadership for control system material control execution across projects, ensuring alignment with project objectives, company standards, client requirements, procurement strategy, construction and commissioning priorities, and global material control practices.
- Oversees material planning, purchasing, expediting, supplier coordination, supplier quality surveillance, logistics, field material management, quantity tracking, forecasting, budgets, staffing, deviation control, and reporting for control system commodities and automation-related scope.
- Directs and audits project material control work processes, material management software execution, control system material data governance, instrument index and I/O material workflows, panel and cabinet material workflows, MDU/3D/2D material workflows, dashboards, forecasting tools, and material baseline change management; experience with MaterialManager℠ (MATMAN), UNISON data standards, Smart Instrumentation, SPI, or similar systems is considered an asset.
- Leads cross-functional coordination with control systems engineering, electrical engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, project controls, project management, clients, suppliers, system integrators, licensors, and joint venture partners to resolve material issues and support fabrication, installation, and commissioning readiness.
- Develops, reviews, and approves control system material control plans, procedures, estimates, schedules, progress reports, logistics strategies, standards, practices, and functional improvement initiatives.
- Mentors personnel, supports training and capability development, provides technical and administrative direction, and contributes to global material control improvements, business rules, catalogue governance, control system material data standards, and knowledge management.
- Other duties as assigned.
Basic Job Requirements
- Minimum of 5 to 10 years of control systems, instrumentation, automation, design, 3D modeling, and material control experience in industrial project environments.
- Post-secondary qualification in control systems, instrumentation, electrical engineering technology, automation, or a related technical discipline.
- Advanced knowledge of control system material control processes, including material planning, take-offs, Bills of Material, RFQs, purchase order support, expediting, supplier coordination, logistics, and material status reporting for instrumentation, automation, panels, cabinets, network, and field device materials.
- Advanced proficiency with material management software, control system material attributes, catalogue data, instrument installation details, panel and cabinet material data, discipline drawings, dashboards, forecasting tools, quantity tracking, and progress reporting; experience with MaterialManager℠ (MATMAN), UNISON data standards, Smart Instrumentation, SPI, or similar systems is considered an asset.
- Experience supporting instrument index, I/O list, loop diagram, hook-up, panel layout, network architecture, MDU setup, 3D/2D material workflows, and control system design-to-material control integration.
- Experience supporting mining projects, large EPC projects, or complex industrial construction and commissioning environments is considered an asset.
Other Job Requirements
- Strong leadership, mentoring, coordination, and stakeholder management skills across engineering, procurement, construction, project controls, suppliers, clients, and project leadership.
- Ability to lead control system material control execution, resolve complex material issues, support installation and commissioning readiness, and align material priorities with project objectives.
- Strong judgment, problem-solving ability, accountability, attention to detail, and commitment to data quality, governance, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to review, approve, and improve control system material control plans, procedures, estimates, schedules, reports, logistics strategies, standards, and functional work processes.
- Ability to support multiple projects or major project scopes while guiding teams, managing priorities, and communicating risks, trends, and corrective actions clearly.
Preferred Qualifications
Fluor Canada rewards hard work, knowledge, and commitment. Fluor offers competitive employee compensation packages, comprehensive benefit programs including Health, Dental and Vision Care, flexible spending dollars, group registered retirement program, parental top-up, education reimbursement, employee and family assistance programs, and much more. Fluor also offers several employee resource groups that aim to provide opportunities for professional and personal growth, improved wellness, and involvement in the community.
At Fluor, we believe that overall wellness encompasses the four wellness pillars of mental, physical, financial and social. Upon these pillars we are committed to fostering a healthy, inclusive and psychologically safe workplace by creating awareness through knowledge building and communication while focusing on measurable outcomes.
Compressed work schedule: The Fluor Canada offices work a compressed work schedule offering every second Friday off.
Salary is based upon experience. Salary Range: $118,000.00 - $218,000.00
The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
Fluor uses artificial intelligence (AI) in its hiring process to review applications and identify qualified candidates. More information including contact information is available in our Applicant Notice when creating a profile on our recruiting platform.
Notice to Candidates: As required by some of our clients and projects, to the extent allowed by law, offers may be conditional upon consent and clearance of a satisfactory background check which could include, but is not limited to, a criminal records check, and confirmation of education, professional registration, employment history, and references.
While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted. Are you ready to join us? We are looking forward to hearing from you today!