Senior Project Manager

INEOS Belgium; La Porte, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

INEOS Olefins and Polymers USA is seeking a Senior Project Manager in La Porte, TX. The role drives delivery of multiple capital project elements, ensuring safety, cost control, and stakeholder alignment across project teams and contractors.

The position reports to the Manager, Site Capital Projects and may involve travel to Houston area sites as needed. A BS in engineering with 15+ years of experience, or 8+ years in stage-gate execution, is required.

Qualifications

• BS degree in chemical, civil, electrical or mechanical engineering or 15+ years of relevant experience.
• 8+ years of direct experience in a stage-gate capital execution process for small/mid-size projects.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety leadership through INEOS 20 Principles.
• Promote process safety management in design and execution of capital projects.
• Develop project execution plans to meet objectives.
• Ensure compliance with the Capital Project stage-gate process.
• Communicate status and align with site leadership on project progress.
• Lead cross-functional project teams including plant personnel, engineers, and contractors.
• Develop procurement and quality control plans with INEOS and vendors.
• Oversee cost control and value engineering for projects.

Skills

Stage-gate Capital execution

Project leadership

Communication skills

Safety culture

Education

BS Degree in Chemical/Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Interested in joining a winning team? A team whose employees are empowered to make a difference?

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Grade: 35/36

Offer Range: $125,050 - $170,000 (commensurate with experience)

INEOS Olefins and Polymers (O&P) USA is a significant entity as part of the INEOS group of companies. INEOS Group Limited is one of the world’s largest chemicals company with ~$30 billion of sales per annum, 16,000 employees and 68+ sites worldwide.

The O&P USA business includes the product lines Ethylene, Propylene, Butadiene, Polypropylene and Polyethylene. Manufacturing sites include Chocolate Bayou Works (Alvin, TX), Battleground Manufacturing Complex (LA Porte, TX), and Carson, (Carson, CA), with a division office in League City, TX.

How the job fits in

The Project Manager will have accountability for delivery of multiple capital project elements and achieving best-in-class results in safety and capital productivity for those assigned projects. The Project Manager will execute projects consistent with published objectives, guidelines, company principles, and the interests of the project stakeholders. The Project Manager will report to the Manager, Site Capital Projects. The Project Manager will also interact with contract Project Managers, Engineers, Designers, Procurement, Safety Department, Technical Authorities and Construction personnel on day-to-day work assignments. This role will required occasional travel to Houston area operating sites depending on project needs.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Responsible for promoting safety leadership through implementation of the INEOS 20 Principles

Responsible for promoting process safety management in the design and execution of all capital projects

Accountable for ensuring that the management of change (MOC) process is completed before the start of construction

Responsible for developing project execution plans to meet the published objectives of each project in the project manager’s portfolio of projects

Accountable for ensuring compliance with the Capital Project stage-gate execution process and right size project execution strategy based on project size and complexity

Responsible for communicating status and ensuring alignment with site leadership and stakeholders on project execution as projects progress

Responsible for developing and managing cross functional project teams consisting of plant personnel, contract engineering and construction to execute the portfolio of projects in accordance with the approved scope of work

Work with INEOS and contract procurement to develop the procurement strategy and facilitate the vendor selection process as required to meet project execution requirements

Work with INEOS and contract quality control personnel to develop applicable quality control plans for shop/field fabrication, factory acceptance tests, and field installation as applicable

Accountable for the development of equipment specifications, bids, bid tabs, and secure approval from the respective technical authority as applicable

Serve as the primary contact for project decisions and approvals

Accountable for the creation, vetting, and justification for full sanction estimates and ensure the estimates are aligned with project objectives and scope

Accountable for ensuring the technical integrity of projects, including compliance with the project scope, job specifications, and promoting recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP)

Minimize changes, coordinate the preparation of Scope Change Orders as required, and facilitate approval/implementation of scope changes as applicable

Accountable for controlling project cost by ensuring that engineering design and purchased materials and equipment are aligned with the project scope, specifications, and estimated cost

Consults with the Manager, Site Capital Projects on items affecting the project budget, schedule, project risks, and priority

Reviews manpower requirements and forecasts for engineering and construction with the Manager, Site Capital Projects and recommend course correction as required

Responsible for the development of the project execution plan which includes such sections as the engineering execution plan, the SHE plan, the procurement strategy, funding strategy, document control plan, project controls plan, construction execution plan, QA/QC plan, and commissioning plan

Responsible for review and approval of contract invoices and plant personnel charges to capital projects

Coordinate with Project Controls for timely and accurate cost data

Accountable for ensuring PSSR is completed

Accountable for facilitating project custody transfer/turnover of new installations to operations and support commissioning activities as required

Coordinate work with Construction and TAR (Turnaround) planners

Capture, communicate, and apply lessons learned and best practices on projects

Facilitate proper financial and document control close out

Skills & Knowledge Required

Level of Education & Experience in general

BS Degree in Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering preferred or 15+ years of relevant experience in the petrochemical or refining industry, and

8+ years of direct experience working in a stage-gate Capital execution process for small/mid-size projects with a record of accomplishment in successful execution

Technical and Behavioral Skills

A demonstrated familiarity with a stage-gate Capital execution process and underlying project methodologies for portfolio planning, development, and execution

Ability to work with minimal supervision and effectively handle multiple projects and/or changing priorities

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing with internal and external clients

Our culture is one of honesty and integrity with an emphasis on safety, health and environmental performance.On our team, people are acknowledged for embracing new practices that help create real value for customers.

Job Details

• Location La Porte, TX, United States
• Discipline Engineering
• Type Full-time
• Business INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA