Expediting Specialist

Requisition ID: 300920

• Relocation Authorized: None

• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework

• Work Location: Houston, TX

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Project Overview:

Port Arthur LNG, LLC (PALNG) is developing a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production and export facility on a site located on the western shoreline of the Port Arthur Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. The project consists of two Phases, Phase 1 base scope includes two (2) identical LNG trains, two (2) LNG Storage Tanks, one (1) LNG Carrier Berth, and associated utilities/facilities; Phase 2 base scope includes an additional two (2) identical LNG trains, one (1) LNG Storage Tank, one (1) LNG Carrier Berth, and associated utilities/facilities The Project is to be constructed on a parcel of land located along State Highway 87 south of Port Arthur, Texas, between the inner coastal waterway bridge and Keith Lake. As the #1 LNG EPC contractor by installed capacity, Bechtel has the capability to successfully deliver a broad range of LNG projects through our integrated EPC self-perform model, strategic partnerships, and proven experience in LNG project delivery. Partnering with Bechtel means lower cost, shorter delivery schedules, and greater certainty of outcomes for our customers.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will perform project or site expediting activities. You will contact suppliers, interpret production schedules and progress reports, prepare critical items reports, provide early warning of delays or supplier deficiencies, monitor supplier quality, and assist with tracing missing material. Your initiative and corrective actions will help ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment.

"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership”. #LI-CS1

Major Responsibilities:

• Supports project expediting personnel with expediting activities on a project, in a support office, or at a jobsite to ensure the timely delivery of materials and equipment to meet project needs

• Contacts suppliers to obtain timely submission of engineering data and to follow-up on material acquisition, production progress and shipment

• Coordinates with planning and scheduling, field material coordinators or jobsite project expeditors and construction to establish priorities, sequences and required delivery dates and instructs suppliers accordingly

• Expedites Bechtel engineering for the timely review, approval and return of engineering data submitted by suppliers

• Participates in pre- and post-award meetings to review and discuss schedules and potential problem areas that may impact required shipment dates

• Coordinates shipping arrangements or tracking requests with the project Logistics representative

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a University Hire with less than 1 year of experience or 4-5 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Good knowledge of entry and reporting capabilities of the Supplier Performance Database (SPD) and Bechtel Procurement System (BPS).

• Interprets schedules to ensure they are realistic, that required activities occur on time, and that interface between activities is maintained.

• Knows the supplier warning and advisory process.

• Skilled in preparing clear and comprehensive correspondence and reports.

• Working familiarity with engineering and procurement practices, and general understanding of production methods.

• Understands budget development and management.

• Understands the Traffic & logistics and Supplier Quality process functions.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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