Control System Material Controller

Fluor Corporation; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Care

Education reimbursement

Retirement program

Employee assistance programs

Compressed work schedule

Parental top-up

Job summary

Fluor Canada is seeking a disciplined Material Controller lead for complex projects. You will manage material data, take-offs, BOMs, RFQs, expediting, and reporting across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and field execution.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in control systems/material control, experience with MATMAN/UNISON, and strong coordination across teams. Ability to read drawings and manage dashboards is essential. Canada-based role with potential site work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of control systems, instrumentation, automation, or related design/material control experience.
• Post-secondary qualification in control systems or related technical discipline.
• Experience with material management software and data standards.
• Ability to read control system drawings and instrument data.
• Experience with mining or large EPC projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide material control support across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Maintain material data, take-offs, BOMs, RFQs, and reports.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and field teams to ensure timely material availability.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and forecasting tools for material status.

Skills

Control systems

Instrumentation

Automation

Project controls

Data reporting

Education

Post-secondary qualification in control systems

Electrical/electrical engineering technology

Tools

MATMAN

UNISON

Smart Instrumentation

SPI

Job description

Fluor is one of Canada's top employers and is recognized globally as a leader in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Fabrication, and Maintenance industry. Our focus on innovation and providing cost-effective technology-based solutions is second to none. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us fulfill our purpose to Build a Better World.

Fluor team members are at the heart of our success in executing projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. If you value teamwork, empowerment in your career, and are eager to champion innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients, this opportunity just may be for you!

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to provide essential administrative work processes, technical knowledge, and direction as listed. This role has the responsibility to promote Fluor’s competitiveness within the global marketplace by delivering quality services of unmatched value and technical competence. This position serves as a Discipline Lead Material Controller on assigned projects of difficult complexity and/or Multi Discipline Lead Material Control Coordinator on projects of difficult complexity. Displays advanced knowledge of Fluor’s practices and guidelines. Supports and coordinates control system material control activities across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and field execution, including material take-offs, Bills of Material, RFQs, purchase order support, expediting, field inquiries, and material status reporting for automation and instrumentation-related scope. Maintains project material data using material management software and applies working knowledge of control system material attributes, instrument and automation device data, I/O and panel-related materials, standard installation details, discipline drawings, key quantity reporting, and the Engineering Responsibility Matrix; experience with MaterialManager℠ (MATMAN), UNISON data standards, Smart Instrumentation, SPI, or similar systems is considered an asset. Assists with project setup and execution by supporting control system material catalogues, instrument index and I/O-related material data, standard installation details, hook-up and loop-related references, composites, business rules, 3D/2D material downloads, MDU setup, dashboards, forecasting tools, quantity tracking, and progress reporting. Coordinates with control systems engineering, electrical engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, project controls, suppliers, system integrators, and clients to support timely material availability, installation readiness, issue resolution, and accurate reporting. Contributes to material control plans, logistics procedures, estimates, schedules, forecasts, trends, dashboards, and quality checks for control system commodities while demonstrating attention to detail, sound judgment, follow-through, and continuous improvement.

Basic Job Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of control systems, instrumentation, automation, or related design/material control experience.
• Post-secondary qualification in control systems, instrumentation, electrical engineering technology, automation, or a related technical discipline.
• Working knowledge of control system material control processes, including material take-offs, Bills of Material, RFQs, purchase order support, expediting, and material status reporting for instrumentation, automation, panels, network, and field device materials.
• Basic to intermediate proficiency with material management software, control system material attributes, catalogue data, instrument installation details, loop and hook-up references, panel and cabinet material data, and discipline drawings; experience with MaterialManager℠ (MATMAN), UNISON data standards, Smart Instrumentation, SPI, or similar systems is considered an asset.
• Ability to support 3D/2D material downloads, MDU setup, dashboards, forecasting tools, quantity tracking, progress reporting, and integration of instrument index, I/O, panel, and control system material data.
• Understanding of control systems engineering, electrical engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, project controls, and field material management interfaces.
• Ability to read and interpret control system drawings, instrument indexes, I/O lists, loop diagrams, hook-up details, panel layouts, network architecture references, standard installation details, material specifications, and project documentation.
• Experience supporting mining projects, large EPC projects, or complex industrial construction and commissioning environments is considered an asset.

Other Job Requirements

• Strong attention to detail, organization, follow-through, and commitment to data accuracy.
• Effective communication and coordination skills across control systems engineering, electrical engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, project controls, suppliers, system integrators, and client representatives.
• Ability to prioritize work, support multiple deliverables, meet deadlines, and elevate material issues when required.
• Sound judgment, problem-solving ability, and willingness to learn project-specific tools, standards, and work processes.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently or as part of a project team in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Fluor Canada rewards hard work, knowledge, and commitment. Fluor offers competitive employee compensation packages, comprehensive benefit programs including Health, Dental and Vision Care, flexible spending dollars, group registered retirement program, parental top-up, education reimbursement, employee and family assistance programs, and much more. Fluor also offers several employee resource groups that aim to provide opportunities for professional and personal growth, improved wellness, and involvement in the community.

At Fluor, we believe that overall wellness encompasses the four wellness pillars of mental, physical, financial and social. Upon these pillars we are committed to fostering a healthy, inclusive and psychologically safe workplace by creating awareness through knowledge building and communication while focusing on measurable outcomes.

Compressed work schedule: The Fluor Canada offices work a compressed work schedule offering every second Friday off.

Salary is based upon experience. Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $167,000.00.

The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Fluor uses artificial intelligence (AI) in its hiring process to review applications and identify qualified candidates. More information including contact information is available in our Applicant Notice when creating a profile on our recruiting platform.

Notice to Candidates: As required by some of our clients and projects, to the extent allowed by law, offers may be conditional upon consent and clearance of a satisfactory background check which could include, but is not limited to, a criminal records check, and confirmation of education, professional registration, employment history, and references.

While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted.