Material Data Controller

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Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

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 Material Planners to support project execution by ensuring materials are defined, structured, and prepared within the materials management system in advance of construction activities. The Material Planner is responsible for the upstream planning and system setup of materials data to ensure construction readiness. This role is accountable for establishing accurate material requirements, structuring material data within the materials management system (SiteSense), and ensuring alignment between engineering deliverables, procurement data, and construction needs. The Material Planner enables effective field execution by ensuring materials are visible, traceable, and properly configured in the system prior to receipt and use on site.

Work Conditions

• This role may be Site-based or Home-Office based, project dependent
• Supports project sites across British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan
• Shift / Schedule dependent on project assignment
• Living Out Allowance, travel, or camp may be applicable, dependent on project assignment
• Where home office based, occasional travel to fabrication yards or project sites may be required

Reporting & Interfaces

• Reports functionally to the Materials Management leadership structure
• Assigned to a project, and reports operationally to the applicable Materials Lead, Major Projects

Frequently interfaces with:

• Engineering
• Procurement / expediting
• Construction planning / Workface Planning
• Project Materials Team
• Home office / digital & systems support

Interface expectations:

• Acts as the primary point of coordination for materials data setup and planning logic
• Ensures alignment between engineering outputs, procurement data, and construction requirements
• Communicates risks related to incomplete or misaligned material data proactively
• Enables field teams by ensuring materials are correctly represented in the system prior to execution

Key Accountability Areas

Material Planning & Data Preparation

• Develop and validate material requirements based on engineering deliverables (e.g., MTOs, drawings, specifications)
• Structure material data for system loading, including tagging, breakdown, and hierarchy (e.g., FIWP alignment, piece marks, tag-level detail)
• Ensure material data is complete, accurate, and consistent prior to system entry
• Define and maintain material identification structures to support tracking, traceability, and reporting

System Setup & Integrity (SiteSense)

• Lead the setup of materials within the materials management system to support construction tracking and reporting
• Ensure materials are properly configured to enable receiving, issuing, and reporting workflows
• Validate that system structure aligns with construction execution logic (e.g., FIWP-level visibility, work package alignment)
• Maintain data quality standards and governance across material records

Integration with Engineering & Procurement

• Interface with engineering teams to ensure material take-offs are accurate, structured, and usable for downstream execution
• Support procurement by aligning material data with purchase orders, vendor documentation, and delivery expectations
• Identify and resolve gaps between engineering outputs, procurement data, and system requirements
• Ensure subcontractor-supplied materials are incorporated into the materials system in advance of delivery

Construction Readiness (Forward-looking)

• Analyze material availability against construction schedules and workface planning requirements
• Identify upcoming material constraints, data gaps, or risks prior to impacting field execution
• Support readiness reporting by ensuring materials are visible and aligned to construction priorities ahead of time
• Coordinate with Material Controllers and Construction teams to ensure smooth handoff from planning to execution

Data Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Establish and maintain standards for material data structure, naming conventions, and system setup
• Identify recurring issues in engineering, procurement, or data setup processes and recommend improvements
• Support the development of procedures, templates, and best practices for material planning and system configuration
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to materials management systems and processes

This role is:

• Accountable for the accuracy, completeness, and structure of material data prior to field execution
• Responsible for ensuring materials are properly set up in the system to enable receiving, tracking, and reporting
• A key enabler of construction readiness through proactive planning and data alignment
• Forward-looking, identifying risks and constraints before they impact site operations
• A technical role bridging engineering, procurement, and field execution

This role is not:

• A field-based material execution or coordination role
• Responsible for physically receiving, handling, or issuing materials
• Accountable for system transaction execution (receipts, issues, transfers)
• Responsible for resolving field-level material discrepancies (OS&D/UOSD)
• Responsible for procurement decisions or vendor management

Success looks like:

• Complete and accurate material data available in the system prior to delivery to site
• Clear alignment between engineering outputs, procurement data, and construction requirements
• Materials fully visible and correctly structured within SiteSense to support reporting and execution
• Early identification and mitigation of material risks or constraints
• Seamless transition of materials from planning to field execution without rework or delays

Qualifications

Experience

• Completion of post-secondary education or a recognized technical or trades certification
• Minimum of 7+ years’ experience in industrial construction, with strong exposure to materials management, planning, or engineering interfaces
• Demonstrated experience working with material take-offs (MTOs), drawings, and technical specifications
• Strong understanding of industrial materials (pipe, valves, fittings, instrumentation, structural steel, equipment, electrical components)
• Experience with materials management systems (e.g., SiteSense, AVEVA ERM, SAP, JD Edwards), with focus on data setup and structure
• Experience supporting fabrication, modularization, or field execution environments (asset)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with data tools, reporting, or Power Apps (Power Query, Power BI) is an asset

Key Attributes

• Analytical Thinking – Interprets engineering and procurement data to develop structured material solutions
• Ownership – Takes accountability for data accuracy and readiness
• Systems Thinking – Understands how material data flows across engineering, procurement, and construction
• Communication – Clearly communicates requirements, risks, and gaps across teams
• Proactive Mindset – Identifies issues early and drives resolution before execution impact

Health, Safety & Environment

Worley is committed to achieving zero harm to people, assets, and the environment. All employees are expected to actively support and contribute to a strong safety culture and comply with all site safety requirements.

Recruitment Notice

Worley Canada Construction will not pay fees for recruitment activities unless a written agreement is in place with our Human Resources team. Unsolicited resumes submitted directly to hiring managers will not be eligible for fees.

Moving forward together

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.

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.

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.