Motiva

Petroleum

Sr.EngineeringProjectManager

Port Arthur, Texas, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
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The Brief

“Sr. Engineering Project Manager at Motiva. Skills: Project Management, Engineering, Refinery Operations. Lead and manage engineering projects. Coordinate cross-functional teams”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget; Alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements and operational standards; Enhance reliability, efficiency and long-term asset performance

Industry & Context.

Petroleum
Problems you'll solve

Critical thinking skills; Problem-solving efforts

Eligibility Requirements

Physical ability to work around and on industrial equipment, Frequent climbing of stairs and ladders, Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

10+ years of experience managing capital projects in a petrochemical, refining or heavy industrial manufacturing environment, Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline, Project Management experience working in a phased project process, Effective managerial capability, Outstanding written and oral communication and critical thinking skills, Familiarity with Process Safety Management - Management of Change

Nice to Have

Experience directly working for an Owner/Operator facility

What You'll Do.

Lead and manage engineering projects

Coordinate cross-functional teams

Develop project scopes

Monitor project performance

Provide technical leadership

Ensure compliance with standards

Support project value proposition

Drive decision-making and problem-solving

Review engineering deliverables

Mentor and coach team members

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Drives cross-functional collaboration; Coordinate cross-functional teams, contractors and stakeholders; Promoting continuous improvement, collaboration and operational excellence

Communication Scope

Outstanding written and oral communication

Process & Methodology

Project Management experience, Manage multiple projects, Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, Monitor project performance, risks, changes, Manage project risks and resources

Full Job Description

At Motiva, our employees’ energy, passion, and dedication to excellence are what make us who we are and what allows us to generate energy that makes a house a home, gets us from point A to point B, and enables our health and wellbeing. We invest in every aspect of our employees’ lives because, at Motiva, our people matter. 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 largest base oil plant in the western hemisphere, 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 Sr. Engineering Project Manager at Motiva’s Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex leads the planning, execution and delivery of complex capital and sustaining projects that support refinery and manufacturing operations. This role drives cross-functional collaboration to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget and in alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements and operational standards. The position provides technical leadership, manages project risks and resources, and supports continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reliability, efficiency and long-term asset performance. **Responsibilities:** * Lead and manage multiple engineering capital and sustaining projects across refinery and manufacturing operations. * Coordinate cross-functional teams, contractors and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and startup activities. * Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets and resource plans to support business and op

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