Operational Support Associate - Pipeyard

MRC Global serves the oil and gas industry across the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors as well as the chemical and gas distribution market sectors worldwide.

Job Purpose

The Operational Support Associate - Pipeyard is an on-site position with responsibilities for ensuring efficient operational support and inventory management by serving as the primary liaison between internal teams and third-party yard resources. This role facilitates timely order releases, maintaining accurate inventory, system records, damage documentation, and claims processing

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for 3rd-party yard resources.

• Ensure timely release of orders from 3rd-party yards to provide OTD to our customers.

• Expedite pipe tally sheets and other information from 3rd-party yards.

• Ship support and receive materials within 24 hours of receiving pipe tallies from 3rd party yards.

• Perform inventory reconciliations for 3rd party yard inventory materials.

• Review receiving documentation for damages, entering damage details into the MRC Global system, and initiating claims with Supply Chain Management and vendors.

• Coordinate damage inspections, repair estimates, and scheduling with yard personnel and vendor Quality Control (QC) teams.

• Oversee repair process, tracking progress, and updating inventory records.

• Assist with service centers and corporate continuous improvement projects.

• Assist and maintain system work instructions.

• Maintain site inventory by assisting in inventory audits.

• Maintain confidential information pertaining to operations and contract information.

• Carry out other duties within the scope, spirit, and purpose of the job.

Education & Experience

• Requires a high school diploma and/or 1 - 2 years of related experience, or may possess a degree in lieu of experience.

• Prior experience in a warehouse, distribution center, or pipeyard setting is preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Possess computer skills to include Microsoft Office and Excel proficiency.

• Self-motivated, strong reasoning and reading skills.

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and time management skills with demonstrated ability to multitask.

• Ability to make good decisions and work independently or as part of a team.

• Ability to establish rapport with 3rd party yard personnel, service center and corporate team members at every level using written correspondence, proper phone etiquette, and other effective interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime.

• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Working Conditions

• This role may have exposure to a warehouse/distribution center/pipeyard setting as well as an office/desk setting.

• Work is performed at a desk or in front of a computer.

• Able to sit/stand for long periods of time.

• Warehouse/Distribution Center/Pipeyard

• Physical activity/exertion is routine.

• Able to lift 25-50 pounds overhead.

• May be exposed to loud noises.

• Able to stand for long periods of time.

• Operate heavy machinery/tools (as required).

• PPE required.

• Able to work overtime and weekends.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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