Timekeeper

About Westpaq International

Westpaq International is a global leader in engineering, procurement, construction, and installation, with its main office located in Sugar Land, TX. Operating as a specialized entity, WPQ collaborates with a network of international and local partners, affiliated companies, subcontractors, and vendors to deliver cutting-edge, efficient, and high-quality technical solutions to clients worldwide.

About the Role

We are seeking a meticulous Timekeeper to join our project controls team. This role is crucial for tracking field activities, monitoring project progress, managing Job Cards, and ensuring the accuracy of production reports. The ideal candidate will possess a Technical Diploma in a relevant engineering field and have at least one year of experience in progress tracking, production control, or field planning within sectors such as industrial, offshore, oil and gas, shipbuilding, or maintenance. Prior experience with piping and structural assembly is advantageous. This position offers a valuable opportunity to collaborate closely with field and project controls departments, contributing to the successful execution of industrial and offshore projects.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Monitor daily assembly operations at work fronts, recording start times, interruptions, and completion of activities.
• Verify physical progress achieved against the plan and report any schedule deviations.
• Identify and document any constraints that hinder activity execution.
• Ensure that field-collected data accurately reflects the real-time status of ongoing work.
• Measure and compile the physical progress of completed tasks.
• Update progress control systems and reports regularly.
• Provide essential data for short-, medium-, and long-term schedule revisions.
• Assist in the development of project performance metrics.
• Track critical activities and priorities as defined by the Project Controls Team.
• Utilize the Taskify system daily for activity monitoring and updates.
• Update Job Card statuses based on field progress reports.
• Maintain the traceability of all information recorded within the system.
• Validate recorded information with supervisors and foremen.
• Employ computers and tablets for data collection, recording, and system updates.
• Support the generation of performance reports and indicators through the system.
• Ensure Taskify records precisely represent the actual status of completed activities.
• Record mobilized manpower by discipline and consolidate consumed Man-Hours (MH).
• Monitor crew productivity performance and identify deviations.
• Report productivity variances to the Project Controls Team.
• Assist in preparing assembly performance reports.
• When necessary, oversee activities at the Gretha Flotel Pipe Shop, including small spool fabrication, support for fabrication and modifications, field modifications, minor structural modifications, and fabrication of supplementary items to maintain assembly progress.
• Report progress and any encountered constraints from the Pipe Shop to the Project Controls Team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Possess a Technical Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Shipbuilding, or a comparable discipline.
• Have a minimum of one year of experience in progress measurement, production control, assembly monitoring, or field planning.
• Demonstrate experience in industrial, offshore, oil and gas, shipbuilding, or industrial maintenance projects.
• Experience supporting piping and structural steel assembly activities is preferred.
• Proficiency in using computers and tablets in an operational setting.
• Familiarity with digital management and activity tracking systems.
• Willingness to undergo training and actively use the Taskify system for Job Card management and activity tracking.
• Experience with SharePoint and production management systems is a plus.
• Exhibit strong organizational and data collection capabilities.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with field teams, supervisors, planners, and project stakeholders.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach with a strong commitment to reporting accuracy and quality.
• Capacity to adapt to dynamic offshore and industrial operational environments.

Additional Information

Westpaq International is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering diversity and an inclusive, fair, and respectful workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, religion, ethnic background, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and termination, are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business requirements.