Lead, Refinery Engineering & Capital Projects

Cornerstone Global Partners (CGP Group); Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Global Partners (CGP Group) seeks an Assistant Director of Engineering to lead the planning and execution of refinery expansion projects in Anchorage, AK. You will oversee multi-disciplinary teams, manage capital budgets, and ensure safety and environmental compliance from concept through commissioning.

You will collaborate with senior leadership, mentor staff engineers, and drive process improvements while aligning initiatives with long-term business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemical, electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering.
• Minimum ten (10) years of engineering experience in refinery operations.
• Experience leading teams across chemical, mechanical, electrical, and civil disciplines.
• Capable of managing refinery turnarounds, shutdowns, and emergency response planning.
• Well-versed in industry safety, environmental standards, and government regulations.
• Skilled in budgeting, scheduling, and risk management for multi-million-dollar projects.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement methodologies in refinery environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about Iñupiaq culture; Alaska Native contexts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee engineering planning and execution of refinery construction projects.
• Provide direct engineering support to operations, maintenance, environmental, and safety departments.
• Develop, submit, and manage capital project funding requests and large-scale capital plans.
• Oversee Management of Changes (MOC) and maintain P&IDs to ensure PSM compliance.
• Manage direct contracting of external engineering firms and resources for expansions and new construction.
• Promote engagement with Alaska Native communities and align with cultural values.
• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and regulatory standards; coordinate permitting and reporting.
• Travel between PSI locations as required.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional

Project management

Budgeting

Risk management

Continuous improvement

Communication

Problem solving

Excel

PowerPoint

Driver's license

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelor's or master's)

Job description

Cornerstone Global Partners (CGP Group) seeks an Assistant Director of Engineering to lead the planning and execution of refinery expansion projects in Anchorage, AK. You will oversee multi-disciplinary teams, manage capital budgets, and ensure safety and environmental compliance from concept through commissioning.

You will collaborate with senior leadership, mentor staff engineers, and drive process improvements while aligning initiatives with long-term business objectives.