PTS Advance is currently hiring a Project Engineer/Project Manager to lead engineering for various Capital and Expense projects in Martinez, CA.

The position's main role is to provide project leadership for several small and medium sized projects. This individual will work in the Engineering Department and be assigned to cross-functional teams to manage projects that improve safety & reliability and increase performance of existing equipment at the plant. 

The position will be on-site

Work schedule can be a normal 5x8s, a 4/1 hybrid schedule (1 day remote), or 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

Education, Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution is required.
• 5 years' experience in the refining, petrochemical, or manufacturing industries is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft: Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Required to interact with other departments in the plant, engineering contractors, equipment vendors, and construction contractors.
• Self-directed and motivated.
• Strong understanding of project management and the types of equipment that are typical to a refinery or petrochemical plant.
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE on site, (respirator), be able to physically perform all tasks in the field.
• Must have a valid driver's license. 
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for future VISA sponsorship.
• Drug and background required

Key Responsibilities

These phases include initial development of ideas, conceptual evaluation, feasibility studies, definition engineering, detailed design, construction, and safe startup of the project.

• Apply project management and engineering skills and knowledge in all phases of projects from conception to closeout.
• Manage multiple projects and assignments in a timely, safe, and cost-effective manner.
• Interact with project team members and key stakeholders to ensure that project scope is clearly defined and meets the requirements of the end users.
• Develop decision support packages (DSPs) for assigned projects, which include a project's objective, scope, schedule, benefits/justification, options, and costs.
• Present DSPs to management to obtain approval and funding.
• Manage and provide direction to engineering contractors and equipment vendors.
• Initiate and participate in management of change (MOC) reviews for applicable projects.
• Review design drawings, construction packages and specifications, and coordinate input from stakeholders.
• Participate in technical reviews with operations, construction, engineering firms and equipment suppliers.
• Collaborate with project controls for project scheduling, estimating, cost management and monthly updates to the cost forecast.
• Coordinate with procurement in development of contracting plan including engineering services and equipment sourcing.
• Maintain accurate and current project documentation.
• Support construction and commissioning of assigned projects through field walks, responding to RFI, and approving installations before turning over to operations.
• Provide documentation and support to Operations and Maintenance department so they can develop start-up manuals, operating and maintenance procedures, and equipment training.

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