Materials Technician

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Worley Canada Construction is seeking experienced journeypersons or trades professionals to join our Materials Management team in a Journeyperson Material Technician capacity.

This role is ideal for individuals looking to transition from tools into a coordination-focused field role, while remaining closely connected to construction execution.

Journeyperson Material Handlers play a key role in supporting material readiness, workface delivery, and mentoring junior team members, ensuring materials are available, properly handled, and aligned with construction priorities.

Work Conditions

- Site-based role on active industrial construction projects
- Schedule and rotation dependent on project
- Outdoor work in active construction environments

Key Responsibilities

- Execute and coordinate complex material handling activities on site
- Support material prioritization aligned with construction sequencing
- Mentor and guide junior Material Handlers in field execution and best practices
- Identify and escalate material issues (shorts, damage, misalignment with scope)
- Support efficient movement of materials to the workface
- Interface with construction supervision and materials leadership

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

- Journeyperson certification or equivalent trades experience (e.g., pipe, structural, E&I, mechanical)
- OR demonstrated experience in industrial construction with strong materials exposure
- Strong understanding of construction workflows and material usage
- Ability to work in a field-based, execution-focused environment

Preferred:

- Prior experience in material handling, receiving, or laydown operations
- Experience supporting workface delivery or construction crews
- Familiarity with material tracking systems (SiteSense, Jovix, etc.)
- Equipment operation experience (forklift, telehandler)

Role Focus

The successful candidate will:

- Apply construction experience to improve material flow and availability
- Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced team members
- Contribute to safe, efficient, and organized site execution

Career Progression

This role provides a pathway into:

- Materials Foreperson (crew leadership)
- Project Materials Lead or Material Controller roles

Why Join Worley Canada Construction

- Opportunity to step into a coordination-focused role while remaining active in construction
- Apply your trade experience beyond installation into project execution
- Contribute to building high-performing, structured materials teams

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.