Project Engineer - GTP

Chevron Phillips Chemical Company; Orange (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical company is seeking a Project Engineer for their new facility in Orange, TX. This role involves overseeing the design, startup, and operation of a petrochemicals complex, ensuring project completion and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive petrochemical experience and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Alternate work schedules

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of related petrochemical industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Drives project team through systems completions and ensures timely handover.
• Works closely with EPC System Completions and Construction teams.
• Manages schedule progress, cost control, and financial tracking of projects.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Proactivity

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerBI

Job description

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You may not realize it, but you’ve likely used a product today made possible by the plastics and chemicals manufactured by Chevron Phillips Chemical. From medical supplies and electronics to food packaging and cosmetics, we create the building blocks for more than 70,000 consumer and industrial products.

Even as a global company with 5,000 employees, we maintain a “small company feel” and uphold a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion. Ask any Chevron Phillips Chemical employee what they like best about their job, and universally, the answer is “the people I work with!” We value work-life balance, and love to see our employees thrive both professionally and personally. There has never been a better time to work for Chevron Phillips Chemical. If you’re ready to grow with us and become part of our vision of being the premier Chemical Company, apply today!

Chevron Phillips Chemical is currently seeking a Project Engineer to join the Technical team for the Golden Triangle Polymers (GTP) facility located in Orange, TX. This is an exciting opportunity to utilize your experience and be part of a team contributing to the design, startup, and operation of a new plant from the ground up. In this role, the Project Engineer will have primary responsibility for supporting the ethylene scope initially and planning and facilitating the process for effective system turnover.

This position will be assigned to the project location in Orange, TX and will transition to ongoing operations following commissioning and startup with an expected commitment through stable startup operations. The GTP project includes the engineering/design, construction, and commissioning of a petrochemicals complex to produce ethylene and high-density polyethylene (HDPE). The facility is expected to have a 2,080 KTA ethane cracker and two high-density polyethylene derivative units with a combined capacity of 2,000 KTA. #HPCP

Responsibilities - GTP Project

• Drives project team through systems completions and ensures timely and organized system handover including handover authorization sequence and signoff, and punch list assignment / completion.
• Works closely with EPC System Completions, Construction, and Quality Assurance & Commissioning teams to coordinate turnover by system and to communicate expectations for each system.
• Develops tools and visualizations for System tracking and reporting (i.e. PowerBI Dashboards).
• Participates in SIMOPS, pre-commissioning and system walkdown activities.
• Reviews and provides feedback on pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up plans and execution.
• Supports Engineering, Quality and Construction to identify technical project gaps and working with EPC to develop suitable solutions.
• Supports Equipment Preservation & Protection.
• Supports Factory Acceptance and Site Acceptance activities to help drive equipment release and punch list item closure.
• Supports vendor needs for pre-commissioning and commissioning and collaborates with Operations on vendor support needs for startup.
• Design and execute capital and expense projects including modification and/or addition to facilities according to appropriate CPDEP project execution process and Chevron Phillips Engineering Standards
• Responsible for taking a project from conception, through detailed design and to financial closure after construction including managing the development and evaluation of all appropriate PSI and PSM documentation
• Coordinates activities of the integrated project team generally including representatives from engineering, operations, maintenance, environmental, safety, plant management and the product line SBU
• Interfaces with Field Construction Representative to ensure project execution and safety policies are consistently followed for all project assignments
• Manages schedule progress, cost control, financial tracking, reporting, and forecasting of projects.
• Assists with developing and revising project engineering procedures and tools.

Responsibilities - Plant Operations (continued)

• Provides engineering and design support to plant as required, including selection and procurement of engineering equipment and related services.
• Support turnaround project planning and execution.
• Promote a safe environment by adheringto our Tenets of Operations, Life Saving Rules, Stop Work Responsibility, Conduct of Operations/ Operational Discipline, and timely incident reporting and investigation.

Skills / Abilities

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive attitude, proactive and ability to maintain team harmony.

Required Qualifications

• At least 7years of related petrochemical industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of industry codes such as ASME, API, ASTM, etc.
• PowerBI experience.

Chevron Phillips Chemical offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and at most locations, alternate work schedules. To learn more about Chevron Phillips Chemical and to be considered for a position, please visit us online today at www.cpchem.com .

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Travel Requirements: Up to 10%

Eligibility for Relocation: Yes

Closing Date: 05/14/2025

Nearest Major Market: Beaumont
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Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status or marital status. If you have a disability that impacts your ability to complete the application process, and would like to request assistance or accommodation, please contact our Human Resources Service Center at 800-446-1422, option 4.