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Material Planner

9/23/2025

The Drafting / Lofting Specialist provides technical support in the development of construction drawings, field sketches, and material takeoffs of structural and piping components. Essential functions include preparing material takeoffs, developing drawings, interpreting blueprints, and providing on-site technical support.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Gulf Island is a leading fabricator of complex steel structures and modules and provider of specialty services, including project management, hookup, commissioning, repair, maintenance, scaffolding, coatings, welding enclosures, civil construction and staffing services to the industrial and energy sectors. The Company's customers include U.S. and, to a lesser extent, international energy producers; refining, petrochemical, LNG, industrial and power operators; and EPC companies. The Company is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas and its primary operating facilities are located in Houma, Louisiana.
About the Role

Description


Main Purpose:

The Material Planner is responsible for supporting production.  The functions of this position include; management of the material process including expediting purchased parts, outsourced products, lost and damaged material etc.


Essential Functions:

  • Prepare material take offs using design drawings for estimating and procurement of materials purposes
  • Manage the material process while working cross functionally on material related process improvement projects to ensure our success
  • Read and interpret industry blueprints such as structural framing and piping isometrics
  • Read and derive measurements, angles, dimensions, and quantity of material needed to fabricate a structure
  • Ensure changes to the Bill of Materials (BOM), including engineering change, lost, damaged and transfered materials are given high visibility
  • Work with Purchasing to ensure purchase orders are placed in a timely manner
  • Perform periodic field visits and provide on-site technical support
  • Participate in the Company's QHS&E Management System through quality performance, through actions that safeguard the environment and through actions that enhance health and safety in the workplace
  • Operate handheld calculators, compass, scales, drafting tools, and a P.C./IBM compatible workstation with Windows 11, AutoCAD 2025 applications
  • Perform other duties assigned by supervisor


Benefits Offered:

  • Earned Wage Access
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Safety Awards
  • Company Store
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements

Physical Requirements:

  • Standing, sitting, walking, stooping, kneeling, climbing, feeling, talking, hearing and seeing
  • Turning, twisting, bending, and balancing
  • Pushing, pulling and reaching
  • Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Job Requirements:

  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals and a basic understanding of Trigonometry
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Basic understanding of drafting principles
  • Must be able to multi-task
  • Ability to read blueprints
  • Must be able to reliably commute to office location in Houma, LA
  • Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
  • Must be able to pass a background check

Desirable Experience and Training:

  • Associate's Degree or Certificate of Technical Studies in Drafting Technology or related field
  • Experience in drafting or material planning within the Fabrication or Oil and Gas industry
  • Experience in AutoCAD
  • Experience in 3D modeling

Tools and Equipment Used:

  • Office equipment
  • Software including Adobe, Excel, Bluebeam, and 3D modeling such as Inventor and Fusion 360

Environmental Conditions:

80 to 90% of the work activities are performed indoors. Some outdoor activities are a requirement of the role including yard tours and jobsite visits.



Gulf Island will not sponsor applications for work visas. Additionally, applicants for employment with Gulf Island must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Accordingly, Gulf Island will not consider applications from candidates who require the company to sponsor a work visa and who are not currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

 

Gulf island is not accepting unsolicited candidates from search firms for posted employment opportunities. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to Gulf Island employees via email, the internet, or any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be deemed the sole property of Gulf Island. No recruiting placement fee will be paid in the event Gulf Island hires the candidate due to the referral or through other means.

Key Skills
DraftingLoftingBlueprint ReadingAutoCAD3D ModelingMicrosoft OfficeTechnical SupportMaterial TakeoffsField SketchesStructural DrawingsPiping DrawingsTrigonometryTeamworkIndependent WorkField VisitsQuality Management
Categories
EngineeringConstructionTradesManufacturingEnvironmental & Sustainability
Benefits
Earned Wage AccessHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k) with Company MatchPaid HolidaysPaid VacationLife InsuranceDisability InsuranceSafety AwardsCompany StoreEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)
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