Materials Manager (Nuclear Projects)

Materials Manager (Nuclear Project)Spectra Tech, Inc. is hiring for a Materials Manager (Nuclear Project) in Richland, WA.The Materials Manager – Nuclear Projects will coordinate the materials procurement process through all phases of nuclear project execution. This position serves as a materials specialist, working with multiple project teams to maintain detailed knowledge of the parts, tools, and materials required for successful implementation of upcoming and ongoing projects.Responsibilities include administrative tracking of materials identified during project design and planning, verification of parts shipped to the site, staging materials upon receipt, and maintaining material traceability from warehouse issuance through installation.The Materials Manager will support refueling outages, forced outages, and online maintenance activities while ensuring materials are available, properly documented, and aligned with project schedules and quality requirements.Principal ResponsibilitiesCoordinate and oversee the materials procurement process for refueling outages, forced outages, and online maintenance projects.Manage and track new Catalog Identifications (CATIDs), Material Requests (MRs), and Purchase Orders (POs), coordinating with other departments to ensure materials are available for scheduled work.Develop, maintain, and improve materials tracking processes to provide clear visibility into the procurement status of project parts, tools, and materials.Inventory and inspect specialty vendor materials upon arrival to verify quantities, condition, and applicable quality requirements.Operate hand and power tools as necessary to support material inspection and inventory activities.Assist Supply Chain Services in resolving material shipping challenges, logistics issues, and Overage, Shortage, Damaged & Discrepancy (OSD&D) conditions.Prepare and deliver written and verbal procurement status updates to project teams, stakeholders, and senior management.Validate Engineering Change Bills of Materials to ensure project quality requirements and material status are accurately reflected in Asset Suite 9.Manage materials from warehouse issuance through installation, ensuring proper quantities, quality, storage requirements, and traceability are maintained.Operate work trucks and other applicable vehicles to support material handling and project activities.Perform additional duties as assigned.Required QualificationsCandidates must meet one of the following education and experience combinations:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or a related field from an accredited college or university, plus 1 year of experience in a technical field.ORAssociate's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or a related technical curriculum from an accredited college or university, plus 3 years of experience in a technical field.ORHigh School Diploma/GED, plus 5 years of experience in a technical field.Required Skills and AbilitiesBasic understanding of project management techniques.Understanding of core values related to human performance and cost-effective work execution.Basic proficiency with computer software, including Microsoft Office.U.S. citizenship required.Preferred QualificationsProject Management Certification.Construction Management Certification.Experience in warehousing, shipping, and receiving.Familiarity with error reduction and human performance improvement methods.Knowledge of cost-effective work execution methodologies.Experience with project management, online work management, and refueling or forced outage activities.Familiarity with engineering processes and standard project management techniques.Comfortable operating small power tools, including drills, impact drivers, spooling equipment, and hand tools used for material inventory.Physical RequirementsAbility to operate hand and power tools to support material inventory and inspection activities.Ability to lift and carry materials over distances of approximately 5–20 feet.Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.Ability to lift and carry more than 50 pounds rarely.Ability to operate work trucks and other applicable vehicles as requiredAdditional Position DetailsSchedule: Monday–Thursday, four 10-hour shiftsSpectra Tech, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We are also an E-verify employer.U.S. Citizenship and Employment Authorization RequirementsDue to applicable federal contractual and/or regulatory requirements associated with this position, U.S. citizenship is required. Spectra Tech, Inc. does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship for this position, either now or in the future. All applicants must satisfy the applicable eligibility requirements for employment.