What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Representative position at Energy Transfer Family of Partnerships Careers?
USA Compression Partners, LP, (NYSE: USAC) provides mission-critical natural gas compression services to large upstream and midstream energy companies. We are an operations-centric, technology-driven employer with 800 employees in 18 states across the US. We owe our success to the quality of our employees, our strong commitment to safety, and our superior service to customers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Materials Representative is a critical role involved with maintaining accurate and acceptable physical inventory levels of spare parts, supplies, and tools. In doing so, the materials representative will adequately support the field services team in providing a high quality level of service to the customer.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Make deliveries and pick up spare parts and supplies as necessary
- Count spare parts inventory to ensure accuracy
- Place orders with vendors for spare parts and supplies
- Ship and receive parts orders utilizing various forms of technology (i.e. computer software, barcode scanner, etc.)
- Perform general housekeeping duties in warehouse, field storage, and office areas
- Process order requests from field service technicians via phone or e-mail
- Participate in safety training program and contribute to continuous improvement of safety guidelines
- Maintain company vehicle through routine vehicle maintenance and inspection
- Track outstanding core parts and return cores to vendors for credit
- Operate and maintain warehouse equipment (i.e. forklift, pallet jack, etc.)
- Ability to reconcile invoices
- Any other duties or responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
Skills/Capabilities and Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience in materials management and/or inventory warehousing
- Preferred 1 year experience in natural gas industry
- Basic understanding of invoicing procedures
- Valid driver’s license with a Motor Vehicle Record history acceptable to USA Compression
- Communicates a “can do” attitude and positive outlook, minimizing negative behaviors
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Ability to ensure ethical behavior in all dealings with suppliers
- Excellent numerical perception
- Ability to work independently and with a team
- Must be able to manage multiple assignments and changing priorities in fast paced environment utilizing strong organizational skills
- Demonstrates good judgment and a strong attention to detail
- Demonstrates initiative and resourcefulness
- Knowledgeable in the use of Excel, Word, Outlook, Internet and inventory tracking software.
- Ability to understand written and verbal communication from the company and supervisor including training, procedures, instructions, etc.
- Applicant must have the ability to legally work in the U.S.
Working Conditions:
- Periodic lifting requirements in excess of 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand and walk on uneven and varied terrain, climb ladders and stairs; and stoop, squat, kneel, crouch and crawl depending on the task requirements.
- Exposure to extremes in temperature and weather conditions depending upon assigned location.
- Some exposure to high noise levels in excess of 85dBA that require hearing protection, as well as exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals and materials.
- Working conditions in natural gas compression vary from one job site to another. Some job sites are indoors in compressor stations while other sites are outside, exposed to a variety of weather conditions.
- There is a strong emphasis on safety while working with heavy equipment and machinery.
