Project Engineer

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Motiva refines, distributes and markets petroleum products throughout the Americas. The company’s Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex in Port Arthur, TX, is comprised of North America’s largest refinery with a total throughput of 720,000 barrels per day, the world’s second largest lubricants plant, and an integrated chemical plant. Under exclusive long-term brand licenses with Shell and Phillips 66 (for the 76® brand), Motiva’s commercial operations supply more than 12 billion gallons of fuel to customers annually. Motiva is wholly owned by Aramco, one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies.

Position Overview

The Project Engineer will manage the planning activities and resources of multiple capital projects ranging in size from $500M to $20MM to capture specific business objectives. While technical expertise and ability to execute projects are essential, equally important is the willingness to work day-to-day issues with Safety, Environmental, Construction, Production and Maintenance in a collaborative manner. We are looking for someone who can anticipate and challenge situations, use critical thinking to develop economic analyses and marginal evaluations, solve problems, remove roadblocks, and make sound recommendations.

Responsibilities

Develop scopes, project execution plans and coordinate cost estimates, budgets and schedules with project controls.Manage all resources available to meet all project milestones and execute projects from conception to start up, including during turnarounds and at shutdowns.Under the guidance of a senior manager, you will have authority to formulate and execute budgets and will be responsible for cost and schedule performance of projects.

Experience And Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

10+ years of experience managing capital projects in a petrochemical, refining or heavy industrial manufacturing environmentBachelor’s degree in an Engineering disciplineProject Management experience working in a phased project processEffective managerial capabilityOutstanding written and oral communication and critical thinking skillsFamiliarity with Process Safety Management - Management of Change

Preferred Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Physical Requirements

Physical ability to work around and on industrial equipment, including frequent climbing of stairs and laddersAbility to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (respirator, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, heeled boots and hearing protection)

The salary grade of this role is commensurate with experience. The role is expected to be a Salary Grade 19-20 S.

We reserve the right to amend or withdraw Motiva jobs at any time, including prior to the closing date. Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or grade.

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