Storekeeper

Storekeeper at Westpaq Engineering Nigeria Limited (WPQ)

About the Role

• We are seeking experienced and highly organised Offshore Storekeepers to support materials management, inventory control, and logistics operations on our offshore oil and gas construction projects. The storekeeper will be responsible for receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing, and tracking project materials; maintaining accurate inventory records; ensuring proper material preservation; and coordinating with procurement, logistics, and construction teams.
• The ideal candidates should have a Diploma in Engineering or a related technical discipline, extensive experience in offshore materials management, strong organizational skills, and the ability to maintain accurate inventory records while working in a demanding offshore environment.

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 within storage areas.

• Issue materials against approved requests and maintain accurate documentation of 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.

• Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of a Diploma in Engineering or a related technical discipline, with relevant welding certificates.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in storekeeping, inventory control, or materials management within oil and gas construction projects.

• Practical experience in offshore materials handling, storage, preservation, and inventory operations.

• Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of materials management, inventory control, and stock reconciliation.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and inventory management or ERP systems such as SAP, Maximo, or Oracle.

• Understanding of hazardous materials handling, storage requirements, and material preservation procedures.

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and recordkeeping accuracy.

• Good communication, coordination, and reporting skills.

• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary construction and logistics teams.

• Ability to work in confined offshore environments and rotational schedules.

• Strong commitment to workplace safety, housekeeping, and established operating procedures.

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