Logistics Specialist

Logistics Specialist

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Project Overview: The Natrium Demonstration Project is a part of the U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program. This sodium fast reactor design uses sodium to cool the reactor instead of water. Set against the backdrop of a retiring coal plant in Kemmerer, Wyoming, this advanced energy demonstration seeks to validate the design, construction, and operational features of the Natrium system. At the heart of the project lies a 345 MWe sodium-cooled fast reactor, coupled with a molten salt-based energy storage system. This innovative storage technology empowers the system to boost its output to 500 MWe of power when needed, equivalent to the energy required to power around 400,000 homes. The integration of energy storage capabilities not only enhances grid stability but also enables seamless integration with renewable resources, marking a significant milestone in our transition to a greener energy future.

Job Summary

Bechtel Global Logistics (BGL) is seeking a project Logistics Specialist based in Houston to support the Natrium project. The Logistics Specialist will be responsible for supporting domestic and international multi-leg shipments coordination with both internal and external entities, ensuring safe, timely, and economical delivery of goods to meet project requirements. This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.

Major Responsibilities

• Performs work as a Logistics technical role supporting the Logistics Lead in planning and executing project freight requirements as a dedicated resource in the home office.
• Performs domestic and international multi-leg shipment responsibilities in support of project requirements to ensure the safe, timely, and economical delivery of goods to meet project requirements.
• Coordinating transportation activities with suppliers, freight forwarders, carriers, project stakeholders, and site personnel.
• Performing transportation planning, shipment tracking, issue resolution, and logistics documentation for domestic and international shipments.
• Directly assists Logistics Lead and the deployed project logistics team with Logistics service provider bid tabs, commitment authorizations, and contract documents within the scope of Bechtel policies and procedures.
• Prepares Logistics Service Provider commercial bid tabs, commitment authorizations and contract documents
• Ensures entry of shipment tracking data into Transportation Management System (TMS) and other functional tools/systems to provide visibility shipment status.
• Prepares logistics reports or performance metrics as required to satisfy project information requirements
• Ensures timely audit and processing of Logistics Service Provider invoices in accordance with project procedures
• Identifies transport cost and service alternatives to support materials/equipment purchase decisions and use of Logistics Service Providers
• Files and resolves Logistics Service Provider claims
• Conduct and assist with preparation of logistics studies including site and service provider facility visits.
• Organize import/export and customs documentation in accordance with import requirements.
• Capability to interact with project supply chain management team to review logistics strategies in consideration of cost, risk, and schedule assessments
• Integrates safety requirements and measures in all logistics activities
• Reports to and receives operational direction from the Project Logistics Lead.

Education and Experience Requirements

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5 to 8 years of relevant experience or 9 to 12 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of and experience in multimodal transport modes – airfreight, sea freight; containerized, LCL, breakbulk, barging, and domestic transportation – including oversize/overweight Knowledge of domestic and international trade and commercial terms Strong logistics fundamentals, relevant project experience, and the ability to quickly develop these competencies Knowledge of industry packing, making, and shipping requirements Knowledge and practical understanding of Incoterms (2020) Ability to use professional concepts and company objectives to resolve issues in creative and effective ways. Recognized as an individual contributor with specialized skill set.