Chemical Project Manager

Chemical Project Manager

Position Type: Direct Hire

Position Location: Seabrook, TX

Position Salary: $130,000 - $140,000 (Depending on Experience)

Responsibilities:

• This position is in the Reliability Department and reports directly to the Maintenance & Reliability Manager.
• The Project Manager will interface with the appropriate staff and contractor resources at the site to manage capital project activities in a safe, responsible, and environmentally sound manner which is in compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Ensure the technical integrity of the project, including compliance with the project scope, job specification, accepted good engineering design, and meeting client requirements.
• Manages assigned plant capital project activity, 20 - 40 projects annually, with a $10MM spend a year.
• Provide plant with authoritative source of knowledge and leadership for capital projects.
• Ensures projects are constructed according to specifications, budget, and schedule and help oversee contractors onsite.
• Coordinates activities of all project team members and groups.
• Prepares bid packages and cost estimates for projects. Projects range from $50k - $4MM- Reviews and approves designs and specifications.
• Develops and maintains the 1- and 5-year capital portfolio.
• For project related equipment, ensures that all engineering documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Update equipment records and maintain accurate SAP Bill of Materials.
• Maintain equipment records and update drawings as necessary.
• Ensure capital projects are designed and installed in compliance with all applicable Codes and Standards.
• Perform Management of Change (MOC) for capital projects.
• Supports the site HES policy and complies with all regulatory and internal requirements.
• Participates in HES activities provided by site management and the company.
• Supports and promotes the reporting of all health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident, or injury incidents.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university; Higher Education preferred.
• 5 years of project engineering/project management experience; Project background in a chemical manufacturing or similar related industry is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of unit operations and familiarity with all major engineering disciplines.
• Developed skills in technical writing, oral communication, cost estimation, preparation of drawings, project planning, supervision of personnel, and computers (spreadsheets, word processing, CAD).
• Familiar with a stage gate project process to manage capital project activities.
• Experience in managing contractor relationships.
• Ability to influence without formal authority.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, and SAP.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required as well as strong facilitation, influencing and negotiating capabilities.
• Ability to effectively interface with manufacturing, engineering, and other functions including contractors.

Benefits:

• Full Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401K Matching