Field Project Manager

Airswift; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Project Manager to join our client’s services in an active refinery environment in Deer Park, Texas. You will lead field execution and act as the primary technical authority for safe, compliant plant work.

The role requires 7–13 years in refinery/chemical settings, deep safety knowledge (OSHA, API), and the ability to read P&IDs, PFDs, and equipment drawings. Engineering degree and PMP preferred; on-site, senior leadership, and rigorous quality standards are expected.

Qualifications

• 7–13 years in refinery/chemical/petrochemical environments.
• Experience performing site walkthroughs.
• Strong knowledge of refinery safety requirements (OSHA, API) and permit systems.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, PFDs, piping isometrics, and equipment drawings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong on-site field presence as the primary technical authority for safe, compliant execution.
• Lead day-to-day field execution of engineering projects from mobilization through closeout.
• Monitor progress against schedule and budget, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions.
• Interface with customer representatives to resolve technical issues and ensure alignment.

Skills

Site presence

Safety leadership

Risk assessment

Reading drawings

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical or Chemical)

PMP Certification

Job description

We’re looking for a Project Manager to join our client’s services in an active refinery environment located in Deer Park, TX.

Responsibilities, amongst others:

• Maintain a strong on‑site field presence across active refinery and industrial project locations, serving as the primary technical authority responsible for safe, compliant, and efficient execution.
• Lead day‑to‑day field execution of engineering projects from mobilization through closeout, ensuring adherence to project plans, engineering specifications, safety requirements, and applicable codes.
• Monitor project progress against schedule and budget, identify technical or execution risks, and implement corrective actions to keep projects on track.
• Interpret, review, and apply engineering drawings including PFDs, P&IDs, piping isometrics, and equipment drawings to support accurate field execution.
• Interface directly with customer representatives, including facility engineers, inspectors, and project managers, to resolve technical issues and maintain alignment.

Requirements:

• 7-13 years of experience, in a refinery, chemical or petrochemical environment.
• Proficiency in conducting site walkthroughs.
• Deep understanding of refinery safety requirements (OSHA, API), permit systems, JSAs, and compliance expectations, with the ability to actively lead safety culture on job sites.
• Refinery experience.
• Ability to diagnose plant issues and schedule/cost risks.
• Ability to read and approved P&IDs, PFDs and equipment drawings.
• Asset: Engineering degree (Mechanical or Chemical) and PMP Certification.