Current Job Openings

Job Purpose: 
The Project Engineer will plan, execute, and control capital and expense projects at our clients Refinery. The Project Engineer manages a wide variety of projects (up to $20 M- sometimes more depending on experience level).
 
Dimensions: 
Typical portfolio size ranges from 5-10 projects depending on size and complexity with TIC range of around $20mln-$40mln.  NOTE:   This can very depending on year and project details.
 
Duration: 1 year + contract to hire, based on candidates performance.
PTO: 10 days
 
ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Has the primary responsibility for execution of Downstream Capital (and Expense) Projects from front end development (Identify, Assess, Select, & Define phases) to detailed design and construction (Execute phase) including procurement, cost control and schedule management.
  • Accountable for delivering projects safely.
  • Manages 5 to 10 simultaneous projects with competing priorities in various execution phases on a wide variety of manufacturing processes in the refining and/or chemical complex.
  • Accountable for ensuring the proper technical authority approves the design including the appropriate technical authority of equipment specification and drawings.
  • Oversees engineering execution utilizing either on-site design staff or local Engineering companies.
  • Responsible for coordination with Clients ESS team regarding Project Assurance and Technical Assurance activities (where applicable).  
  • Works with Project Controls department to develop project cost estimates and schedules for each phase and for final funding.
  • Accountable for meeting project cost and schedule requirements and providing accurate forecasting.
  • Works with site and procurement to develop/implement a procurement strategy for each project.
  • Works with environmental to ensure permitting strategy/compliance.
  • Assists with development of equipment and material bid specification, bid evaluation and selection.
  • Works with IPA (external auditors) to review and score projects against the specified criteria at multiple phases depending on the size/complexity of the project.
  • Accountable for working with construction and ensuring proper construction management plan in place.
  • Coordinates personnel and Contractors to assure that field activities are completed safely, on time, within budget and in accordance with the design requirements.
  • Sets the expectations for construction contractors by spending time in the field.
  • Assist with mechanical start-up plans and procedures, provides technical support during start-up, supports training activities and assures documentation and knowledge transfer.
  • Provides appropriate files to maintenance and operations for record keeping.
  • Creates or assembles all documents for project closure.
Works with project Controls department to close project financial accounts


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