Project Manager (Mechanical Engineer)

PTS Advance; Westwego (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PTS Advance seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead mechanical engineering projects on a 1-year contract in petrochemical/refinery settings. The role requires hands-on plant experience, overseeing projects from planning through execution while ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering background, PM experience, and ability to coordinate with operations, engineering, and contractors, with flare system exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineers with project management experience
• Experience in petrochemical, chemical manufacturing, or refinery environments
• Experience working inside active plant environments (inside the gates)
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, construction, and maintenance projects
• Ability to coordinate with operations, engineering, contractors and stakeholders
• Flare system experience highly preferred
• Excellent communication and project execution skills

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical projects from planning through execution.
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, contractors and stakeholders.
• Maintain safety, quality, and schedule expectations on projects.
• Support projects within petrochemical or refinery facilities.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Project Management

Petrochemical Industry

Inside Plant Experience

Stakeholder Coordination

Flare System Experience

Communication Skills

Job description

Duration: 1-Year Contract (with possible extension)

Overview:

Seeking an experienced Project Manager / Mechanical Engineer to support projects within a petrochemical or refinery environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working inside operating facilities and managing mechanical projects from planning through execution.

Key Qualifications:

• Mechanical Engineering background with Project Management experience
• Prior experience in the petrochemical, chemical manufacturing, or refinery industry
• Experience working within active plant environments (\"inside the gates\")
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, construction, and maintenance projects
• Ability to coordinate with operations, engineering, contractors and stakeholders
• Flare system experience highly preferred
• Excellent communication and project execution skills

This role is ideal for a mechanical engineering professional with plant experience who can effectively manage projects while maintaining safety, quality, and schedule expectations.