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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 base oil 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 drives all aspects of engineering projects and programs, collaborating and coordinating across all functional disciplines. This role defines work plans, resource needs, timeline and budget for capital projects. The Project Engineer supports the project value proposition and scope and manages resources to complete projects in scope, on time and within budget.
Responsibilities:
Contribute expertise on complex or ad hoc engineering projects and programs requiring high levels of functional integration.
Develop and manage planning activities for multiple capital projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Leverage creativity and comprehensive processes, tools and technical expertise to ensure resources are planned effectively, costs are maintained, and reporting is accurate and timely.
Independently apply technical expertise to coach others and resolve complex issues.
Drive decisions regarding technology solutions to complex issues within scope of the project or more broadly.
Identify and make recommendations for technical process improvements.
Participate in and provide senior-level support to team for cross-functional projects.
Define, implement and consult on project management standards and processes for relevant teams or projects.
Manage stakeholder expectations.
Experience and Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience:
5+ 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
Preferred Education and Experience:
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Physical Requirements:
Physical ability to work around and on industrial equipment, including frequent climbing of stairs and ladders
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (respirator, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, heeled boots and hearing protection)
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.
Applicants for regular U.S. positions must be authorized to work in the United States for Motiva Enterprises LLC without the need for sponsorship of an immigration authorization or visa (for example, TN, H-1B, or other employment-based immigration authorization or visa).
Motiva participates in E-Verify.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.
