Project Manager - Oil Rfinery - Prince George, BC

Avanti Software Inc.; Prince George; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and dental insurance

Disability coverage

Long-term incentive plan

Job summary

Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd, based in Prince George, BC, is seeking a Project Manager to lead brownfield refinery projects from scoping to commissioning. This on-site role requires coordinating with management, operations, maintenance, and project teams to deliver safe, cost-effective, and high-quality project outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds an engineering degree and 5+ years of brownfield PM experience, with knowledge of industry codes and BC permitting.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is preferred.
• Understanding of procurement, contracts, and contracting methodology.
• Practical experience with project and engineering systems and documentation.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards (API, ASME, ASTM, CSA).
• Working knowledge of regulatory and permitting requirements in BC is preferred.
• AutoCAD, Maximo, Solidworks, Autopipe, Caesar software experience is considered an asset.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Develop overall project execution strategies and manage projects to ensure they are implemented following PDE processes, including meeting 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.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Time management

Organization

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Maximo

Solidworks

AutoPIPE

Caesar

Job description

Project Manager - Oil Refinery - Prince George, BC

About Us

Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd. publicly listed with a business objective to build a diversified midstream and infrastructure company in the North American natural gas, natural gas liquids and 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

• Qualifications:
• 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.
• Experience:
• 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.
• Employee 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.
• Your 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.
• https://moveupprincegeorge.ca/
• We thank all interested candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Company

Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd