Job Details

Document Control Equipment Data Specialist (Master Equipment List / MEL)

?? Contract | ~4 Months (Potential for Extension)

PLEASE NOTE:

• This is a contract role: estimated 4 months contract with the possibility of extension
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the US indefinitely without present or future need for visa sponsorship. No sponsorship available.
• ONSITE - role located in Houston, Texas - Greenway Plaza 77046

A JAB Recruitment client is seeking Document Control Equipment Data Specialists to support the development and maintenance of a Master Equipment List (MEL)—a critical system that serves as the single source of truth for equipment data across facilities and projects.

This is a great opportunity for detail-oriented professionals with experience in oil & gas, engineering data, or document control who enjoy working at the intersection of data, engineering, and operations

What You'll Be Doing

• Build, update, and maintain the Master Equipment List (MEL) across assets and projects
• Gather and validate equipment data from engineering, operations, procurement, and project teams
• Interpret and extract data from:
• P&IDs and engineering drawings
• Vendor datasheets and technical documentation
• Field markups and redlines
• Standardize equipment records (tagging, naming conventions, classifications)
• Identify and resolve data discrepancies (missing tags, duplicates, inconsistencies)
• Partner with CAD/design teams to ensure alignment between drawings and MEL data
• Maintain data accuracy, integrity, and version control across systems
• Generate reports to support engineering, maintenance, and operational teams

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with equipment data, document control, or engineering systems
• Background in oil & gas, pipeline, or process industries preferred
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and technical drawings
• Strong Excel skills (data organization, validation, tracking)
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Effective communicator, comfortable working cross-functionally

Nice to Have

• Experience with AutoCAD or similar tools
• Familiarity with document management systems (e.g., Meridian, Autodesk Vault, SharePoint
• Exposure to asset management systems (e.g., Maximo)

JAB Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V