Job Details

Senior Materials Coordinator at Seadrill (Offshore Drilling Experience Required)

📍 Houston, TX

💰 $75,000–$90,000 base salary

🧭 Reports to: Materials Management Supervisor

We are seeking a Senior Materials Coordinator with direct offshore drilling experience to support and optimize materials and inventory management across onshore yards and offshore drilling rigs. This is a senior, hands‑on role for professionals who understand the realities of offshore operations and can ensure materials availability, accuracy, and compliance in a highly regulated environment.

⚠️ This role requires prior experience supporting offshore drilling operations. Candidates without offshore drilling exposure will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize materials and inventory management across offshore rigs and onshore locations
• Ensure inventory accuracy through audits, cycle counts, and reconciliation activities
• Provide functional oversight, mentoring, and support to Offshore Materials Administrators (OMAs) and Onshore Logistics Coordinators (OLCs)
• Analyze usage and inventory data to identify trends, optimization opportunities, and reduction targets
• Support inter‑rig transfer (IRT) planning and execution
• Ensure compliance with materials management SOPs, governing documents, and QHSE requirements
• Perform physical audits of inventory condition, documentation, and handling practices
• Participate in cross‑functional projects, system improvements, and change management initiatives
• Maintain required reports, logs, and documentation

✈️ Travel: Periodic international travel (1–2 weeks per trip); less than 25% annually

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in materials, inventory management, logistics, or warehousing
• Direct experience supporting offshore drilling rigs or offshore oil & gas operations (required)
• Strong familiarity with offshore drilling materials, equipment, and spare parts
• Proven experience conducting inventory audits, cycle counts, and reconciliations
• Hands‑on materials handling and warehouse operations experience
• Proficiency in Excel and inventory/material management systems
• Experience with IBM Maximo strongly preferred; Oracle MRP a plus
• High attention to detail with a data‑driven, analytical mindset

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or equivalent experience
• Offshore‑relevant certifications (BOSIET, HUET, forklift, hazmat, waste handling) are advantageous

Why Join Us

• Senior, visible role supporting critical offshore drilling operations
• Opportunity to influence inventory accuracy, cost control, and operational efficiency
• Structured, safety‑driven environment with high professional standards