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Our client is a major refinery in the Los Angeles area serving the fuel transportation and aviation fuel needs of the western United States. Operates an integrated network of strategic assets that creates and sells refined petroleum products, from feedstock acquisition to wholesale, commercial and retail sales outlets.


Mid-Cap Project Manager / Project Engineer

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manager and deliver projects on time and within budget.
  • Manage multiple projects and assignments.
  • Apply project management, engineering skills, and knowledge during 5-step gated project process from conceptual to closeout.
  • Interact with project team members, key refinery stakeholders, and corporate SMEs to ensure that the project scope is clearly defined and meets the requirements of the end user.
  • Manage, address issues, provide direction and track progress of engineering contractors.
  • Develop and present decision support packages (DSPs) for assigned projects, which include a project's objective, scope, schedule, risks, benefits/justification, options, and costs.
  • Initiate and participate in Hazard and Operability Analysis (Hazop) for applicable projects.
  • Review design drawings and specifications and coordinate input from stakeholders.  Participate in technical reviews with engineers from contract firms and equipment suppliers.
  • Ensure assigned projects comply with all applicable refining industry specifications and standards.
  • Collaborate with project controls group for project scheduling, estimating, cost management, and forecasting.
  • Coordinate with procurement in development of contracting plan, including engineering services and equipment sourcing.
  • Develop Construction Work Packages and support construction and commissioning of assigned projects through field walks, responding to RFIs and approving installations before turning over to operations.
  • Manage and update project information on refinery document control systems.
  • Provide documentation and support to Operations and Maintenance departments to develop start-up manuals, operating and maintenance procedures, equipment training, and Inspection and Mechanical Integrity programs.

Education, Experience, and Skills:
Minimum Requirements
  • Must have an Engineering degree from an accredited college. (Education must be obtained/completed prior to start date)
  • Must have at least 10 years of Project Management or project related work experience in a refinery, petro-chemical or other related heavy industry.
  • Familiar with Project Management Process (MPMP).
  • Must have a minimum of 15 years of operations, maintenance or technical services experience in refinery or petrochemical plant or other related heavy industry.
  • Must have strong communication skills both verbal and written.
  • Must have strong planning and coordinating skills.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft: Word, Excel and Outlook.
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  • Rate-$60-$100hr based on experience level.