What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Assistant position at Kent?
About you:
Join us. Unleash your energy within.
If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.
We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.
We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.
Our purpose and beliefs:
As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.
It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:
We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING
Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:
Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:
We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.
Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.
About the job:
Kent is looking for a Logistics, Materials & Tooling Coordinator to be based in Port Arthur, Texas. This individual will be responsible for coordinating materials, logistics, tools, equipment, and personnel transportation to support safe, efficient, and effective project operations and commissioning activities.
Skills and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.
Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:
Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification:
Communication:
Behavior/ Core Competencies:
HSSEQ:
The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.
Details about the role:
Location: Port Arthur, Texas
Relocation required: N/A
Travel required: Per Project Requirements
Contract type: Regular
Experience level: Min 5 years
Join us. Unleash your energy within.
If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.
We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.
We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.
Our purpose and beliefs:
As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.
It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:
We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING
Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:
Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:
We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.
Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.
About the job:
Kent is looking for a Logistics, Materials & Tooling Coordinator to be based in Port Arthur, Texas. This individual will be responsible for coordinating materials, logistics, tools, equipment, and personnel transportation to support safe, efficient, and effective project operations and commissioning activities.
Skills and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate receipt, storage, movement, and delivery of project materials and equipment.
- Maintain accurate inventory and material tracking records.
- Manage custody and control of the project tool room, including tool issue, return, inventory, inspection, and tracking.
- Ensure tools are properly stored, maintained, calibrated, and accounted for.
- Coordinate material and tooling requirements with Commissiong, Warehouse, Procurement, Client, suppliers, and vendors.
- Support warehouse and laydown yard activities and maintain organized material storage.
- Track critical deliveries and resolve material or logistics issues affecting construction.
- Provide transportation for project personnel when required, using approved vehicles and following all site and HSE requirements.
- Maintain required logistics, tooling, transportation, and inventory documentation.
- Follow all the site project safety, security, and environmental requirements.
- Support construction teams with timely materials, tools, equipment, and logistics resources.
In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.
Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:
Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 5 years of experience in logistics, materials, warehouse, tooling, or construction / commissioning support.
- Experience preparing material requests, RFQs, coordinating with suppliers, and maintaining procurement documentation.
- Experience with ERP systems; Oracle Cloud Procurement / Inventory System experience preferred.
- Industrial, LNG, oil & gas, or heavy construction experience preferred.
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and inventory/material management systems.
- Ability to work effectively in an active construction environment.
Communication:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas, instructions, feedback, and expectations to team members. Listens actively and encourage open communication within the team.
Behavior/ Core Competencies:
- Ability to provide constructive feedback, mentorship, and coaching to help team members improve performance, develop new skills, and achieve their full potential. Supports continuous learning and growth opportunities.
HSSEQ:
The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.
Details about the role:
Location: Port Arthur, Texas
Relocation required: N/A
Travel required: Per Project Requirements
Contract type: Regular
Experience level: Min 5 years