Senior Control System Material Controller

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • 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.

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 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.
  • 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.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with MaterialManager℠ (MATMAN), UNISON data standards, Smart Instrumentation, SPI, or similar systems is considered an asset.
  • Experience supporting mining projects, large EPC projects, or complex industrial construction and commissioning environments is considered an asset.

Benefits

  • Health, Dental and Vision Care
  • flexible spending dollars
  • group registered retirement program
  • parental top-up
  • education reimbursement
  • employee and family assistance programs
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