Sr. Project Engineer

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc.; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Tacoma is seeking a Sr. Project Engineer to manage a variety of capital and maintenance projects at the refinery. The candidate should have over 7 years of experience in refining or heavy industrial environments, a relevant bachelor's degree, and strong project execution skills. This role involves overseeing project phases, developing cost estimates, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in refining or heavy industrial environments.
• Knowledge in pumps, compressors, pressure vessels, valves and reliability factors.
• Experience applying ASME/API/NBIC codes.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital and maintenance projects for the refinery.
• Develop and maintain project cost estimations and budgets.
• Perform all phases of engineering projects from conception to startup.

Skills

Project execution experience

Knowledge of refinery damage mechanisms

Ability to communicate with all levels

Education

B.S. in Mechanical, Civil, Reliability, Chemical or Petroleum Engineering

Job description

Overview

Sr. Project Engineer – Par Pacific Holdings, Inc.

Location: Tacoma, WA

Requisition Number: 5518

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing a variety of capital and maintenance projects and supporting the day-to-day operation of the refinery.
• Develop, maintain, and apply subject matter expertise to manage programs, cost estimates, and budgets for pressure vessels, exchangers, piping, PRD's, valves, tanks, FFS analysis, cathodic protection, process chemistry, corrosion and materials.
• Developing economic justifications for refinery improvements; make recommendations for modifications to improve refinery operations; identify and develop refinery improvement projects.
• Perform and/or manage all phases of engineering projects from conceptual studies, process design, cost estimating, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, through startup.
• Direct in-house and contract engineering resources to execute projects efficiently; administer and/or manage assigned refinery engineering/inspection programs.
• Provide project support for fixed equipment included in capital and expense projects; provide technical support for rotating equipment, fixed equipment, metallurgy selection, FFS analysis and damage mechanisms applicable to refinery operating units.
• Develop/maintain project cost estimation and budgeting efforts; provide input into rotating equipment reliability strategies; support Root Cause Failure Analysis investigations.
• Stay involved with industry organizations to stay abreast of new technology and trends related to fixed equipment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in refining, chemical, or heavy industrial environments preferred.
• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Civil, Reliability, Chemical or Petroleum Engineering preferred.
• Significant project execution experience including scope development, cost estimation, equipment design and procurement, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Knowledge/experience in pumps, compressors, pressure vessels, piping, heat exchangers, fired process equipment, pressure relief devices, valves and related reliability factors.
• Experience applying ASME/API/NBIC codes in design, evaluation, and repair/alteration of equipment.
• Knowledge of refinery damage mechanisms; API 571 knowledge preferred; ASME B31.3 and Section VIII Div. 1 preferred.
• Experience performing Root Cause Failure Analysis; knowledge/experience with Risk Based Inspection preferred.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization; willingness for some overtime, including weekends/holidays during turnarounds and outages; valid Driver’s License required.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without visa sponsorship; eligibility for TWIC card ( Transportation Worker Identification Credential).

About Us

Par Pacific is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and afford equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.