Senior Project Engineer - Chemical Plant Projects

OxyChem; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

OxyChem in La Porte, Texas, is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to manage capital projects within LPVCM Plant. You will coordinate with engineering, operations, and maintenance to deliver safe, timely, and economical projects from scope through close-out.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 5+ years of related experience, and 3+ years in project engineering. Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential, with occasional weekend work as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• 5+ years of job-related experience.
• 3+ years of project engineering experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects from $50M to $5MM.
• Ability to work with sponsors, agencies, vendors and contractors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; English required.
• Willingness to work weekends and callouts as needed.
• Proficient with MS Office suite and project tools.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes capital projects with plant Planner and Capital Supervisor.
• Acts as liaison with engineering, operations, and maintenance.
• Develops and manages project scopes, costs, and schedules.
• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures.
• Provides detailed engineering support on assigned projects.
• Coordinates work of internal and external disciplines.
• Reviews drawings, flow sheets, P&IDs, and vendor submittals.
• Prepares procedures, specifications, and bid packages.
• Coordinates installation with Construction and operations turnover.
• Monitors project updates, costs, schedules, and close-out.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Project

SAP

Job description

OxyChem in La Porte, Texas, is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to manage capital projects within LPVCM Plant. You will coordinate with engineering, operations, and maintenance to deliver safe, timely, and economical projects from scope through close-out.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 5+ years of related experience, and 3+ years in project engineering. Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential, with occasional weekend work as needed.