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Inventory Specialist

Yesterday Lompoc, CA

Requisition ID: 293910

  • Relocation Authorized: National - Single
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: VandenbergAFBCA
  • Salary Range: $72,000- 119,000 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)


Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

Project Overview:

Bechtel is the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) partner on the Northrop Grumman team to deliver the Sentinel Program, which is modernizing the ground-based leg of the U.S. nuclear deterrent triad, including intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) systems and launch infrastructure. Bechtel's scope of service in Sentinel's current Engineering & Manufacturing Development phase focuses on the ground infrastructure component of the program.

A major contractor for the United States and allied governments, Bechtel has handled such efforts as chemical weapons demilitarization projects, missile-defense, infrastructure, base operations, procurement and project management, and restoration and recovery spanning half a century. We use our expertise to help our customers securely and effectively transform mission delivery. For more information on the Sentinel program: https://www.bechtel.com/projects/sentinel/

Job Summary:

Directs the physical count and inspection of arriving material and equipment. They oversee receiving documentation including commercial invoices, reviewing packing lists and bills of lading for completeness and accuracy. Reviews Material Receiving Reports (MRRs) for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness. Continually audits system data for accuracy and timeliness, generates reports and graphs to illustrate metrics. Ensures documentation is generated to record unsatisfactory over, short, and damage conditions (UOS&D) of material received .#LI-CS1

Major Responsibilities:

  • Ensures that material is stored in accordance with the project procurement storage plan and that the location of material in storage is properly recorded on the appropriate storage records (manually or automated.
  • Reviews the completion of physical inventories on a timely basis to ensure valid records are continuously maintained.
  • Participates in the project materials protection program in conjunction with other responsible groups within the project organization.
  • Disposes of surplus project materials as directed by Government Property Administration.
  • Oversees preparation of shipping documents and registers for materials shipped off to jobsite locations.
  • Develops individual jobsite instructions for performance of work within area of responsibility.
  • Ensures that control registers are prepared and maintained for industrial gas bottles and returnable reels and containers.
  • Prepares and maintains Inventory Control Records (manual and automated


Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Level I - Requires a University Hire with 1-2 years of experience or 5-6 years of relevant work experience.
  • Level II - Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience.

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Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Extensive knowledge of construction materials, tools, equipment, and parts.
  • Experience in receiving documentation paperwork requirements.
  • Computer skills, Microsoft office suite, PowerApps.
  • Working knowledge of DSCS / SiteSense or other materials management system.
  • Working knowledge of material storage and handling equipment
  • Experience in receiving documentation paperwork requirements.
  • Must be able to obtain a site security badge for access to the work site.


Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com

Client-provided location(s): Lompoc, CA
Job ID: Bechtel-1385719800
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-06-03T20:16:53

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Vision Insurance
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program