TA Material Lead
BH-333583
Posted: 21/04/2026
- Pay Rate: $54-65/hr
- United States Wisconsin Superior
- Contract
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Alternative & Renewable Energy
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Aerospace
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Automotive
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Batteries
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Data Centre
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Energy from Waste / Biomass
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Hydrogen
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Life Sciences
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Manufacturing
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Mining
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Nuclear
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Oil & Gas
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Petrochemical
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Water Treatment
Location: Superior, WI 54880
Duration: 12 months, possible extension
Pay Rate: $54-65/hr
Work schedule: 40 hours/week, but during execution individual will be expected to work 7-13s
Preference for local candidates but will also consider non-local (non-local candidates will receive $178/calendar day per diem)
Description:
We are seeking an experienced Turnaround Material Lead to support a refinery turnaround project. This role is responsible for overseeing all material management activities before and during the turnaround, ensuring the right materials are available at the right time to support safe and efficient execution.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and coordinate all material management activities for the turnaround scope
• Ensure materials are properly planned, ordered, tracked, and staged ahead of execution
• Work closely with planning, procurement, warehouse, and field execution teams
• Verify Bills of Materials (BOMs) against job plans and scope
• Monitor material status, identify shortages, and proactively resolve issues
• Oversee receiving, inspection, storage, and staging of turnaround materials
• Ensure materials are delivered to the field in alignment with the schedule
• Maintain accurate inventory tracking and documentation
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to expedite critical items
• Support cost control efforts by minimizing surplus and preventing delays
• Enforce safety, environmental, and quality standards in all material handling activities
• Build relationships with material vendors and obtain quotes as needed
• Track and speak to long lead materials
• Lead Bag & Tag personnel
Qualifications
• 5+ years of experience in material management within refinery or petrochemical turnarounds
• Strong understanding of turnaround processes, planning, and execution
• Experience with inventory systems and material tracking tools (e.g., SAP & IPS)
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and coordination skills across cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with warehouse operations and logistics in an industrial setting
• Forklift certified
Preferred Qualifications
• Previous experience as a Material Lead or similar leadership role in a turnaround
• Experience working on large-scale refinery or petrochemical projects
• Experience establishing a new warehouse
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Duration: 12 months, possible extension
Pay Rate: $54-65/hr
Work schedule: 40 hours/week, but during execution individual will be expected to work 7-13s
Preference for local candidates but will also consider non-local (non-local candidates will receive $178/calendar day per diem)
Description:
We are seeking an experienced Turnaround Material Lead to support a refinery turnaround project. This role is responsible for overseeing all material management activities before and during the turnaround, ensuring the right materials are available at the right time to support safe and efficient execution.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and coordinate all material management activities for the turnaround scope
• Ensure materials are properly planned, ordered, tracked, and staged ahead of execution
• Work closely with planning, procurement, warehouse, and field execution teams
• Verify Bills of Materials (BOMs) against job plans and scope
• Monitor material status, identify shortages, and proactively resolve issues
• Oversee receiving, inspection, storage, and staging of turnaround materials
• Ensure materials are delivered to the field in alignment with the schedule
• Maintain accurate inventory tracking and documentation
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to expedite critical items
• Support cost control efforts by minimizing surplus and preventing delays
• Enforce safety, environmental, and quality standards in all material handling activities
• Build relationships with material vendors and obtain quotes as needed
• Track and speak to long lead materials
• Lead Bag & Tag personnel
Qualifications
• 5+ years of experience in material management within refinery or petrochemical turnarounds
• Strong understanding of turnaround processes, planning, and execution
• Experience with inventory systems and material tracking tools (e.g., SAP & IPS)
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and coordination skills across cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with warehouse operations and logistics in an industrial setting
• Forklift certified
Preferred Qualifications
• Previous experience as a Material Lead or similar leadership role in a turnaround
• Experience working on large-scale refinery or petrochemical projects
• Experience establishing a new warehouse
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.