Expeditor

ARION BLUE LLC • Houston, TX

61d • Onsite

About The Position

The Expeditor ensures timely delivery of materials, equipment, and documentation in support of EPC and other project execution strategies. The role monitors supplier progress, tracks purchase orders, and identifies and mitigates potential delays to keep deliveries aligned with project schedules and critical milestones. Working with vendors and internal engineering, procurement, construction, inspection, warehouse, and logistics teams, the Expeditor coordinates material readiness, resolves issues, and supports compliance with project and contractual requirements. The position supports supply chain visibility and efficient project execution, with a focus on on-time, on-budget delivery.

Work is primarily conducted in an office environment, with occasional travel to off-site work locations. Travel to vendor or freight-forwarding locations may be offered to expand technical knowledge. The role may require wearing personal protective equipment when visiting operational or field locations.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in the Oil & Gas or Energy industry.
• At least 2 years of experience working on projects.
• Working knowledge of recognized industry codes and standards, such as ANSI, ASME, ISO, API, and BS.
• Good interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Project Explorer.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively, including sufficient clarity of speech, hearing, or other communication capabilities.
• Ability to sit for extended periods.
• Sufficient visual acuity or other observational abilities to review documents, perform analysis, and conduct investigations.
• Sufficient manual dexterity for routine office tasks such as typing and using standard office equipment.
• Sufficient mobility to perform office duties and travel to off-site locations as needed.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment when visiting operational or field locations, as required by the safety department.

Nice To Haves

• Some experience working in a shop environment, in any capacity.
• Some college or trade school education.
• Some familiarity with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Review production schedules, engineering deliverables, and purchase orders to prioritize deliveries in alignment with project milestones and critical path activities.
• Monitor supplier progress against purchase order requirements, identify potential delays, and expedite critical materials to prevent schedule impacts.
• Communicate with vendors and suppliers to track order status and confirm fabrication, shipping schedules, and delivery accuracy and timing.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, inspection, construction, and warehouse teams to ensure material readiness supports construction sequencing and site needs.
• Coordinate incoming deliveries with warehouse and logistics personnel, considering receiving capacity, preservation requirements, storage constraints, and site staging plans.
• Expedite drawings, data sheets, inspection records, shipping documentation, and other required documents to support compliance with project and contractual requirements.
• Investigate and resolve supply chain issues, including delays, quality discrepancies, shortages, damages, service concerns, and invoicing errors.
• Track and report delivery status, supplier performance, inventory levels, and other expediting metrics to project teams and management.
• Maintain accurate records of supplier communications, commitments, and delivery forecasts.
• Support inspection and logistics coordination, including facilitating shop inspections, coordinating third-party inspectors, and tracking shipment readiness.
• Identify delivery risks and develop mitigation strategies, such as alternative sourcing, schedule recovery plans, or escalation.
• Ensure expediting activities comply with company policies, contractual obligations, and procurement strategies while supporting cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships to improve responsiveness, performance, and long-term collaboration.
• Identify opportunities to improve expediting processes, reporting, and supply chain efficiency.
• Perform related duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed