Project Manager - Oil Refinery - Prince George, BC

Tidewater Midstream; Prince George; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Employee Share Purchase Plan

$2,000 annual spending account

Job summary

Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd. is looking for a Project Manager for their oil refinery project in Prince George, BC. The successful candidate will manage project development and execution from scoping to commissioning. With a focus on collaboration, the Project Manager will ensure project workflows run efficiently while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The ideal applicant will have an engineering degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience in brownfield projects. Employee benefits include competitive salary and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of brownfield project management experience.
• Eligible for registration with EGBC or APEGA as a Professional Engineer.
• PMP designation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop overall project execution strategies.
• Maintain stakeholder engagement throughout project phases.
• Manage project construction and site presence.

Skills

Project execution strategies

Stakeholder engagement

Construction and commissioning

Communication skills

Time management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Engineering degree in industrial discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Job description

Project Manager - Oil Refinery - Prince George, BC

About Us

Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd. is publicly listed with a business objective to build a diversified midstream and infrastructure company in the North American natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude oil, refined product, and renewable space. Its strategy is to profitably grow and create shareholder value through the acquisition and development of oil and gas infrastructure. Tidewater plans to achieve its business objective by providing customers with a full service, vertically integrated value chain, including gas plants, pipelines, railcars, export terminals, storage, downstream facilities, and various renewable initiatives.

The Opportunity

Tidewater has an immediate opening for a Project Manager reporting to the Superintendent, Engineering. This is a full-time position based in Prince George, BC. The PG Refinery Project Manager leads all aspects of project development and execution, managing project workflow from initial scoping through to commissioning, handover, and close‑out. This role is expected to use a hands‑on site‑based approach coupled with active engagement and collaboration to integrate the needs of management, operations, maintenance, and project teams. The Project Manager follows a gated Project Development and Execution (PDE) process to ensure safe, reliable, cost effective and high‑quality project delivery to the refinery. This position also provides accurate and timely project reporting to management to ensure overall business success and control.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop overall project execution strategies and manage projects to ensure they are implemented following PDE processes, including meeting expectations for safety, scope, quality, cost, schedule, risk, resourcing, and communications.
• Maintain appropriate engagement of project stakeholders during all project phases.
• Sustain an active site presence coordinating with project teams, managing and monitoring project construction, completing field reviews, and supporting project health, safety, and environmental performance expectations.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting and communication of projects.
• Ensure compliance with engineering professional practice management plan requirements.
• Identify project opportunities and contribute to long‑range capital and maintenance planning processes.
• Work with the Engineering team to develop site‑specific project systems, standards, and procedures for project control and execution.
• Provide mentoring for site personnel regarding project execution.

Ideal Candidate

• Engineering degree from an accredited university in an industrial related discipline (e.g., mechanical, chemical, electrical).
• Minimum of 5 years of brownfield project management experience including site‑based stakeholder engagement, construction, and commissioning as well as facility and equipment design.
• Eligible for immediate registration with EGBC or APEGA as a Professional Engineer.
• Mechanical Engineering area of practice is preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is preferred.
• Understanding of procurement, contracts, and contracting methodology.
• Practical experience with project and engineering systems and documentation.
• Demonstrable working knowledge with applicable industry codes and standards (API, ASME, ASTM, CSA).
• Working knowledge of regulatory and permitting requirements in BC is preferred.
• AutoCAD, Maximo, Solidworks, Autopipe, Compress, Ceasar software experience is considered an asset.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills.
• Facilitation, collaboration, and people skills.
• Time management, multitasking and workload prioritization skills.
• Organization, logistical management, and analytical skills.
• Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Microsoft Project.

Employee Benefits

Compensation:

We offer a competitive compensation package including an attractive base salary, short‑term and long‑term incentive plans.

Benefits:

Tidewater offers a comprehensive benefit package, designed to prioritize the well‑being of you and your family. Benefits include top‑in‑industry medical, dental, life and accident insurance and disability coverage. Our virtual employee and family assistance program makes access to medical professionals quick and convenient.

Tidewater’s benefits program features a generous $2,000 annual spending account which provides the flexibility for you to fund a Healthcare Spending Account to help pay for medical and dental expenses not covered by the benefits plan, or a Healthy Living Account for the items such as membership or sports equipment.

You can become a shareholder and participate in the growth of our company through Tidewater’s Long‑Term Incentive Plan and the Employee Share Purchase Plan.

At Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Inc., we prioritize your financial peace of mind by extensively covering the cost of benefits. Join us and experience a workplace that values your health, supports your family, and invests in your overall well‑being.

Coverage begins on your hire date and extends to eligible family members.

Location: Prince George, in central British Columbia, offers opportunity and an affordable quality of life. Population 80,000, it has four‑season recreation in the natural beauty of the outdoors while offering a full range of urban, social, cultural, transportation and education amenities.

Company

Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd