Job Description
Job Description
Are you a detail-oriented material coordinator who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment? Do you enjoy working with engineering drawings, coordinating logistics, and ensuring materials are delivered accurately and on time? If so, join our team in Carlsbad, New Mexico, as a Material Coordinator and play a vital role in keeping our fabrication and field operations running smoothly!
Why Join Us?
Own the Process – From procurement to delivery, you’ll manage the complete lifecycle of materials and equipment that support complex fabrication and construction projects.
Be the Logistics Link – Work directly with shop leadership and field teams to ensure timely, accurate delivery of critical materials to field locations.
Grow with a Project-Driven Team – Join a collaborative environment where your contributions directly impact project timelines and success.
Build Quality into Every Step – Ensure compliance with ASME requirements and contribute to our commitment to safety, accuracy and operational excellence.
What You’ll Do
✅ Review engineering drawings and perform accurate material take-offs.
✅ Purchase piping materials and shop supplies as needed.
✅ Maintain and monitor inventory at the fabrication shop and yard.
✅ Arrange transportation of materials to job sites with proper documentation.
✅ Inspect all incoming equipment and materials for accuracy and quality.
✅ Process purchase orders and receiving records in compliance with procedures.
✅ Partner with the QC Manager to ensure all documentation meets ASME standards.
✅ Collaborate closely with the Site Manager and Shop Superintendent to align orders with project schedules.
Qualifications
What You’ll Bring
✔ High school diploma or equivalent experience preferred.
✔ Minimum five years of experience in material purchasing, logistics and field equipment coordination.
✔ Proficiency in Microsoft Office and industry-specific software.
✔ Ability to interpret technical documents and engineering drawings.
✔ Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
✔ Solid math skills for basic calculations and reporting.
✔ Ability to work independently, manage deadlines and solve problems on the fly.
Physical Requirements
Able to sit or stand for extended periods.
Occasionally required to walk, handle materials and operate shop tools.
Ability to see and read documents and work in digital systems.
Additional Information
Why join Tessenderlo Kerley:
Benefits & Rewards:
Tessenderlo Kerley is part of Tessenderlo Group, an industrial group that focuses on agriculture, valorizing bio-residuals, machinery, mechanical engineering, electronics, energy, and providing industrial solutions with a focus on water. With its headquarters in Belgium, the group is active in over 100 countries, and it has a global team of more than 7,000 employees. Its belief that “Every Molecule Counts” is at the heart of the strategy of the group: Tessenderlo Group continually strives to valorize its products and processes to the maximum and to add value to everything it does. For more information about Tessenderlo Group, its people, and its brands, please visit www.tessenderlo.com.
Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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