Director, Capital Projects Engineering - Large-Scale Refinery

American Sugar Refining, Inc.; Arabi (LA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

American Sugar Refining, Inc. is seeking a senior Engineering leader to drive capital project delivery at the Chalmette, LA refinery.

You will oversee internal and external engineering resources, EPC partners, and ensure capital processes are followed while guiding budgets, schedules, and risk analyses. The role requires 15+ years in manufacturing and a track record delivering large-scale projects, with ABET‑accredited engineering degrees and PMP as a plus.

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience as an engineering leader on a portfolio of capital projects >$50M.
• ABET‑accredited engineering degree required; PMP certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal and external project engineers and EPC partners.
• Manage budgets, scopes, schedules, LEAN metrics, and risk analyses.
• Develop and validate project scopes, cashflow forecasts and commissioning plans.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, Quality, HSE and Operations to drive performance.

Skills

People leadership

Project management

Budgeting & cost control

Vendor management

LEAN / process improvement

Communication skills

Strategic leadership

Resource allocation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

ABET‑accredited engineering degree (B.S./M.S.)

PMP certification (plus)

Tools

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Job description

American Sugar Refining, Inc. is seeking a senior Engineering leader to drive capital project delivery at the Chalmette, LA refinery.

You will oversee internal and external engineering resources, EPC partners, and ensure capital processes are followed while guiding budgets, schedules, and risk analyses. The role requires 15+ years in manufacturing and a track record delivering large-scale projects, with ABET‑accredited engineering degrees and PMP as a plus.