Offshore Storekeeper - Oil & Gas Construction

About the role

Westpaq International, a global engineering, procurement, construction and installation company, is looking for experienced and highly organised Offshore Storekeepers to support materials management, inventory control and logistics on its offshore oil and gas construction projects. The storekeeper receives, inspects, stores, issues and tracks project materials, keeps accurate inventory records, ensures proper material preservation and coordinates with procurement, logistics and construction teams.

Key responsibilities

• Receive, inspect and record incoming materials in the inventory management system.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, conduct stock counts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Monitor stock levels and initiate material requests to prevent shortages.
• Ensure proper storage, preservation and segregation of materials, including hazardous and temperature-sensitive items.
• Maintain good housekeeping and 5S standards in storage areas.
• Issue materials against approved requests and document issues and returns.
• Coordinate material backloading, returns and emergency material requirements.
• Liaise with onshore supply bases, procurement, logistics, construction and maintenance teams.
• Prepare and verify cargo manifests and support material movements involving supply boats and helicopters.
• Maintain material certificates, inventory records and daily or weekly stock reports.
• Support internal, client and regulatory inventory audits.

Required profile

• Diploma in Engineering or a related technical discipline, with relevant welding certificates.
• At least 10 years of experience in storekeeping, inventory control or materials management on oil and gas construction projects.
• Practical experience in offshore materials handling, storage, preservation and inventory operations.
• Ability to work in confined offshore environments and on rotational schedules.

Required skills

• Materials management, inventory control and stock reconciliation.
• Microsoft Office and inventory management or ERP systems such as SAP, Maximo or Oracle.
• Understanding of hazardous materials handling and material preservation.
• Good communication, coordination and reporting skills.