Material Controller

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

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

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

• 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)

• 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

• 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

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

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

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.