Project Manager III (Sr Refinery Mechanical Engineer)

Advantage Technical; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager III with a strong mechanical engineering background. In this role, you will oversee capital and turnaround projects, focusing on a fall sulfur recovery unit turnaround. You will lead a dedicated team, manage project execution plans, and ensure safety and quality standards are met. This position offers the opportunity to work in the dynamic oil and gas sector, where your leadership and engineering expertise will drive project success and enhance operational efficiency. If you are passionate about project management and ready to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience in oil and gas or petrochemical.
• Experience with capital and turnaround projects is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to execute capital and turnaround projects effectively.
• Manage project schedules, costs, and contractor performance.

Skills

Project Management

Mechanical Engineering

Contract Management

Risk Management

Budgeting and Cost Control

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Project Manager III (Sr Refinery Mechanical Engineer)

The Project Manager (Mechanical Engineer) would manage both capital and turnaround projects.

Specific turnaround need is for a fall sulfur recovery unit turnaround - mechanical focus.

Responsibilities May Include:

• Assembling and leading a full-time team to effectively execute the project.
• Overseeing the preparation and implementation of the Project Execution Plan.
• Leading the FEL process, completing gate reviews, and obtaining management approvals.
• Leading the Contracting Strategy effort, managing the contractor evaluation, bid and award process.
• Managing cost, schedule, procurement, and the billing payables groups.
• Interviewing and approving personnel from the contractor's organization.
• Understanding contracts and managing contractors to maximize performance, controlling costs and minimizing claims and change orders.
• Setting up project facilities at site and in the contractor's office.
• Setting safety expectations for the project and leading the team to achieve safety goals.
• Ensuring plant Operations and Maintenance personnel are engaged and that they understand their responsibilities.
• Ensuring that proper schedules are issued, reviewed, and used to drive Project performance.
• Ensuring the accuracy of the cost estimate as well as monthly cash flow forecasts.
• Setting up programs to manage vendors, fabricators, and any required specialty contractors.
• Ensuring that quality processes are followed.
• Developing, gaining approval for, and managing to project KPI's and metrics.
• Leading development of a risk management plan.
• Preparing and giving presentations to various levels of the Company and other stakeholders.
• Timely and efficiently closing out the project.

Requirements:

• TWIC Card
• Basic/Required: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering.
• Must have prior experience managing both capital and turnaround projects.
• Specific turnaround need is for a fall sulfur recovery unit turnaround - mechanical focus.
• 10 or more years of project management experience working in the oil and gas or petrochemical industry.
• 5 or more years of experience working as a Project Manager with sole accountability for the project.

Preferred:

• 10 or more years of experience working as a Project Manager with sole accountability for the project.
• Working knowledge of industry recommended practices, design methods and QA/QC requirements.
• Working knowledge of federal, state and local regulations, industry standards and DOT requirements.
• Experience managing engineering and construction contractors and multiple project teams.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP).

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Management

Industries

Chemical Manufacturing and Oil and Gas