Job Title: Materials Coordinator – Offshore Projects
Location: Offshore, with office support in Darwin & Perth, Australia
Job Type: Contract / Project-based
Purpose of Role:
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Plan and prepare all materials, equipment, spares, tools, and consumables required for offshore project work.
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Manage offshore inventory and ensure materials are available to support project execution.
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Supervise the offshore materials team to deliver project scopes efficiently.
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Develop and implement materials management procedures to support offshore operations.
Reporting Lines:
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Corporate: Reports to Construction & Commissioning Manager (performance and development)
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Project: Reports to Project Superintendent (day-to-day supervision)
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead pre-start and toolbox meetings.
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Ensure work is planned and prepared according to schedule.
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Maintain accurate location records for all materials stored offshore.
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Prepare and maintain inventory of tools and special equipment.
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Oversee storage and allocation of all materials, spares, and consumables.
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Develop a materials laydown plan in line with deck space management requirements.
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Prepare manifests for materials and equipment returning to shore.
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Coordinate material call-offs from onshore supply bases.
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Act as primary point of contact for offshore material requests from execution teams and onshore.
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Ensure all materials management records are up to date.
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Prepare daily and weekly materials management reports.
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Interface with procurement, engineering, and deck crews to expedite deliveries.
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Monitor materials KPIs and assist planners/engineers with schedule updates related to materials.
Qualifications & Certifications:
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BOSIET certification (essential for offshore work).
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Proven experience in materials management for offshore projects, including Brownfield and Greenfield campaigns.
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Familiarity with warehouse and transport management systems (SPMat, SAP) and Microsoft Office.
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Strong knowledge of hazardous material handling (DGs), SDS review, and basic HSE practices.
Experience & Skills:
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Minimum 10 years in materials management, including offshore project experience.
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Experience leading offshore teams and managing large inventories.
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Strong administrative, planning, and organisational skills.
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Clear verbal and written communication, with leadership and teamwork capabilities.
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Self-motivated, proactive, and delivery-focused.
Additional Information:
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Travel may be required to onshore/offshore sites, client, subcontractor, vendor, and consultant offices.
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Additional training and extended hours may be required to meet project demands.