Parts Person

WAYFINDER CORP is a privately held, Alberta-based company that provides total proppant management for oil and gas E&P companies. We make extra efforts to support our clients in achieving their goals, as their success is linked to ours.

Concentrating on serving the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin, we strive to exceed the expectations of all stakeholders by empowering our team members and by continuously improving upon our strategic goals.

Our Big Molly site near Glenevis (40 minutes northwest of Spruce Grove) is our regional Sand Processing Facility where we mine, wash and dry frac sand for direct shipment to our customers. We take pride in our product and value our employees while providing a close-knit, local place to work.

Wayfinder’s compensation and benefits are competitive and comprehensive to ensure our employees and their families are taken care of. We have implemented a Total Rewards package that includes employer-paid comprehensive extended health and dental coverage, a health spending account, RRSP matching, and career development opportunities.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Parts Person is responsible for the Big Molly site’s inventory management program, site storage plan, and overall parts and inventory acquisition. This is a permanent, full-time position. Monday to Friday schedule.

This role provides general oversight to the Shipping & Receiving Technician, to ensure the storage yard and site are maintained, while also supporting day-to-day parts organization, field verification, and shop parts support as required.

With a strong focus on inventory control, the Parts Person ensures the invoicing and procurement of inventory is completed timely and accurately to support ongoing site operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Inventory Management:

⁕ Manage site purchasing and maintaining inventory control

⁕ Establish and maintain inventory cycle counts through regular physical inventory checks

⁕ Implement and manage site inventory storage plan and inventory management program for multiple locations across site (Dry Plant, Slurry, Wash Plant, and Little Molly)

⁕ Verify part numbers and equipment information in the field to support accurate sourcing and inventory records

⁕ Process the completed purchase orders to suppliers

⁕ Oversight of shipping and receiving of inventory to ensure quality standards are met

⁕ Create and maintain minimums and max level with designated company inventory management program (CMMS)

⁕ Support internal department groups to align their inventory and tracking with the inventory management program

⁕ Work with maintenance and operations teams in the shop and field to identify, locate, and organize required parts

Parts Procurement:

⁕ Issue parts within CMMS program and add to applicable work orders

⁕ Review purchase requisitions for completeness, accuracy, and signing limit guidelines

⁕ Ensure accurate coding at time of purchase order request

⁕ Expedite and track orders with suppliers to ensure that requested delivery dates are met

⁕ Review and approve invoices to ensure accuracy of billing against vendor delivery

Vendor Relationship Management:

⁕ Establish and maintain preferred vendor listings

⁕ Sourcing new vendors to ensure high quality vendor service delivery

⁕ Interface with internal contacts and vendors to reconcile purchase orders, receivables, and invoices

⁕ Source parts through vendor communication, equipment verification, and relationship building to ensure accurate and timely supply

Staff Oversight:

⁕ Ensure rush order pickups are completed by staff when required

⁕ Provide direction to staff to ensure site grounds are maintained

⁕ Assist with organizing received parts, storage areas, and inventory locations as needed to support operations

⁕ Arrange pick up of recycling bins and direct staff on appropriate waste management disposal procedures

⁕ Support the Shipping & Receiving Technician to keep parts organized, inventory stocked, and materials placed in the appropriate locations

SAFETY FOCUS

⁕ Follow all Wayfinder Corp. and OHS safety policies

⁕ Participate in safety meetings

⁕ Complete Pre-job hazard assessments, review with team members at the start of every shift

⁕ Identify and report any safety hazards or unsafe work practices to the Production Lead

⁕ Check for any damage or issues on the equipment that may affect safe operation and report

⁕ Keep all equipment maintained for safe operation

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & REQUIREMENTS

⁕ 3-5 years previous Parts Person experience is preferred

⁕ Previous experience with procurement and/ or inventory management an asset

⁕ Strong organization and communication skills with the proven ability to manage their time effectively

⁕ Proven ability to manage competing priorities and ensure deadlines are met

⁕ Comfortable working in both office and operational environments as required

⁕ Ability to complete hands-on inventory, parts organization, and light manual tasks safely when required

⁕ Experience using invoicing and inventory management software