Drafting Material Planner

Description

Main Purpose:

The Material Planner is responsible for supporting production. The functions of this position include management of the material process including expediting purchased parts, outsourced products, lost and damaged material etc.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare material take offs using design drawings for estimating and procurement of materials purposes
• Manage the material process while working cross functionally on material related process improvement projects to ensure our success
• Read and interpret industry blueprints such as structural framing and piping isometrics
• Read and derive measurements, angles, dimensions, and quantity of material needed to fabricate a structure
• Ensure changes to the Bill of Materials (BOM), including engineering change, lost, damaged and transfered materials are given high visibility
• Work with Purchasing to ensure purchase orders are placed in a timely manner
• Perform periodic field visits and provide on-site technical support
• Participate in the Company's QHS&E Management System through quality performance, through actions that safeguard the environment and through actions that enhance health and safety in the workplace
• Operate handheld calculators, compass, scales, drafting tools, and a P.C./IBM compatible workstation with Windows 11, AutoCAD 2025 applications
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

Requirements

Job Requirements:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals and a basic understanding of Trigonometry
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Basic understanding of drafting principles
• Must be able to multi-task
• Ability to read blueprints
• Must be able to reliably commute to office location in Houma, LA
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
• Must be able to pass a background check

Desirable Experience and Training:

• Associate's Degree or Certificate of Technical Studies in Drafting Technology or related field
• Experience in drafting or material planning within the Fabrication or Oil and Gas industry
• Experience in AutoCAD
• Experience in 3D modeling

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, sitting, walking, stooping, kneeling, climbing, feeling, talking, hearing and seeing
• Turning, twisting, bending, and balancing
• Pushing, pulling and reaching
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Tools and Equipment Used:

• Office equipment
• Software including Adobe, Excel, Bluebeam, and 3D modeling such as Inventor and Fusion 360

Environmental Conditions:

This role is within an office environment. 20% percent of the work activities are performed outside, within a fabrication yard environment conducting yard tours and jobsite visits. Individuals will be required to work in changes of temperature, hot, cold, humid, wet, and dry conditions, dust, mud, etc.

Benefits Offered:

• Earned Wage Access
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Safety Awards
• Company Store
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Gulf Island will not sponsor applications for work visas. Additionally, applicants for employment with Gulf Island must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Accordingly, Gulf Island will not consider applications from candidates who require the company to sponsor a work visa and who are not currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Gulf island is not accepting unsolicited candidates from search firms for posted employment opportunities. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to Gulf Island employees via email, the internet, or any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be deemed the sole property of Gulf Island. No recruiting placement fee will be paid in the event Gulf Island hires the candidate due to the referral or through other means.

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