FE, Brownfield Project Manager

Chevron Corporation; Buenos Aires; Presencial; ARS 181.395.000 - 272.092.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Chevron Corporation in Buenos Aires seeks a Facilities Engineer, Brownfield Project Manager to lead engineering coordination and project execution for the Unconventional Production Development program of El Trapial Field. The role focuses on modifications, throughput enhancements, and debottlenecking of operating facilities.

You will manage the Engineering Contractor, interface with Shale & Tight Standard Design, supervise HAZOPs and safety reviews, and coordinate with field teams and SCM to

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 5 years in upstream Oil & Gas projects with PM experience.
• Fluent in English (written and oral).
• Leadership of multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience coordinating engineering and construction contractors.
• Ability to manage scope changes and MOC.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as Company representative as Project Manager with design and construction contractors.
• Coordinate engineering contractor for technical reviews and interface with standards.
• Oversee project execution including construction contract definition and contracting with SCM.
• Provide leadership in solving technical problems within area of responsibility.
• Coordinate and track scopes for contracting/purchasing equipment and ensure on-time supply.
• Plan and contribute to annual programs and identify new opportunities in all phases.
• Manage project execution and interface with field construction team.
• Coordinate contractor for HAZOPs and interface with PSRI and safety design.
• Identify and resolve engineering deviations; contribute to MOC processes.
• Coordinate vendors and training for facilities during execution.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Planning tools

P&IDs interpretation

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Total Number of Openings 1

The Facilities Engineer, Brownfield Project Manager will report to the FE Green Field Projects Manager in Argentina and will be responsible for leading engineering coordination and project execution for the Unconventional Production Development program of El Trapial Field. The position will be oriented mostly to modifications, additions, throughput augmentation, debottlenecking opportunities of facilities in operation. Will be responsible as Project Manager for the coordination of the Engineering Contractor for technical review of basic and detailed engineering deliverables from vendors and construction contractor, interface with corporate Shale & Tight Standard Design for endorsement of the facilities design. Key interfaces include Green Field Development, Brownfield Plant Improvements, Systems Completion, QAQC and Operations Compression.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Company representative in the role of Project Manager with design contractor and construction contractor for the scope of the assigned projects.
• Coordinate the Engineering Contractor for technical review of basic and detailed engineering deliverables and interface with corporate Shale & Tight Standard Design for endorsement of the facilities design.
• Oversee project execution scope including construction contract definition and lead the contracting process with support of Supply Chain (SCM).
• Provide leadership in solving difficult technical problems and demonstrate a high level of competence/proficiency in disciplines within area of responsibility.
• Coordinate and track the scopes for contracting/purchasing equipment that are provided by the company, and lead for their supply on time according to the construction plan.
• Contribute significantly to planning and completion of annual programs including the creation of new opportunities during all project phases.
• Manage project execution and interface with the field construction team.
• Coordinate the Contractor for conduction of HAZOPS and interface with Process Safety Reliability and Integrity (PSRI) Coordinator and Safety Design Engineers for assurance of a safe design.
• Identify and resolve engineering deviations; contribute to Management of Change (MOC) processes.
• Coordinate vendors and technical training for covering the facilities and equipment involved in the facilities scope during the execution phase.

Required Qualifications

We are seeking a highly skilled professional with the following qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Experience: 5 years in upstream Oil & Gas projects, with background in project management, execution schedules, budgeting, and resource planning.
• Communication: Fluent in English (written and oral), with strong communication and negotiation skills to align engineering contractors, vendors, and operations teams.
• Leadership: Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams and coordinating vendors, engineering, and construction contractors.
• Project Management: Ability to identify project risks early and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Skilled in managing scope changes, technical deviations, and maintaining documentation traceability.
• Proficiency in planning tools for tracking milestones and critical paths.
• Technical Expertise: Ability to interpret P&IDs, datasheets, and vendor packages for compression systems.
• Familiarity with industry standards (API, ASME, IEC) and local environmental and safety regulations.
• Safety & Commissioning: Experience coordinating HAZOPs, PSSRs, and ensuring safe commissioning and startup procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management or Engineering Management certifications.
• Track record of successful coordination of engineering and construction contractors for Oil & Gas Projects.
• Experience in Lean Construction practices and integration of digital twin platforms in design and commissioning.
• Exposition in project execution for Facilities in the O&G upstream industry.

Special Considerations

• Based in Buenos Aires at Chevron’s CEL (Centro Empresarial Libertador) office.
• Frequent travel to El Trapial Field is required for construction inspections, commissioning, startup support, and integration with operating teams.
• Relocation Options: Relocation is not offered for this role. Only local candidates will be considered.
• International Considerations: Expatriate assignments will not be considered.
• Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.

Chevron Corporation is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies. Through its subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide, the company is involved in virtually every facet of the energy industry. Chevron explores for, produces and transports crude oil and natural gas; refines, markets and distributes transportation fuels and lubricants; manufactures and sells petrochemicals and additives; generates power; and develops and deploys technologies that enhance business value in every aspect of the company's operations. Chevron is based in Houston, Texas. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com.