Job Description
Job Description
Position Title: Project Engineer I
Compensation: Full-Time, Exempt
Company Information:
ARG is the longest continuously operating refinery in North America dating back to 1881. Privately held, the employees and leadership pride themselves on offering competitive pay, generous benefits and a supportive culture of growth and learning. In addition to a 401k retirement plan to which the company makes matching contributions, ARG offers participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to qualified employees, through which they share in the profits of the company.
Scope & Responsibilities of Project Engineer I: (Not limited to)
- In depth understanding of ARG Safety Standards, Operational Tenets and strict adherence to ARG’s Operational Excellence Management System (OEMS)
- Comply with ARG Front End Loading (FEL) methodology for capital project management.
- Understand and follow ARG mechanical integrity and engineering standards.
- Conducts daily rounds across all ARG facilities to monitor CAPEX project progress and safety performance.
- Meet daily with vendors, contractors and ARG personnel to discuss JSA and review tasks for risk mitigation, ensure work permitting is completed and signs work permits as needed.
- Collaborate with ARG Ops, Safety, Environmental, Maintenance and Reliability departments to develop project scope, schedule and budget for assigned projects.
- Develop 3D models and piping isometrics.
- Familiarity with ASME B31.3 Process Piping Design, ASME BPVC and willingness to attend training.
- Conducts 3D scans as necessary to complete projects. Willingness to attend training on ARG equipment.
- Leads vendor review and selection meetings for assigned capital projects.
- Collaborate with TAR manager to schedule capital project execution plans.
- Accepts contract work on behalf of ARG; responsible for evaluating vendor performance.
- Communicate project completion metrics, change management with the Refinery Leadership Team (RLT).
- Utilize servant leadership style to remove impediments and drive project completion.
- Serves as change coordinator for projects involving management of change (MOC) requirements.
- Document lessons learned and track expenditures for capital projects.
- Complete RFQ process, procurement, receiving and other administrative purchasing responsibilities as required
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Director of Project Engineering.
Benefits Available to Project Engineer I:
- Health Insurance including Medical, Dental, Optical & Prescription
- Health Savings Accounts & Flexible-Spending Plans (if qualified)
- Life, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance Options
- Short & Long-term Disability Coverage
- Escalating Paid Vacation Plans
- Paid Holidays & Personal Days
- Education & Employee Assistance Plans
- Employee Stock Ownership & 401 (k) Plans
Education & Experience for Project Engineer I:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 3+ years’ experience of project experience
- A “Project Management Professional” certification will be considered with 5+ years of experience
- or M.S. in Engineering.
- Technical degree with estimating and, or scheduling certifications coupled with direct refinery / chemical plant project experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency in project management, especially work breakdown structures.
- Highly effective people skills with demonstrated ability to work on teams.
- Strong communication skills with flexibility to interact with all levels in the organization.
Other Qualifications of Project Engineer I:
- Estimating, scheduling, procurement (RFQ creation and bid - technical evaluations), basic understanding of construction processes (civil, structural, and electrical), project risk analysis (lead and manage), working knowledge of project economic analysis evaluations, project scope development, project change-order management.
- Scope design review, Project engineering, Resource planning, Contractor management, Project scheduling-software, Basic engineering analysis, Engineering Management, Quality Assurance, Project deliverable(s) analysis, and application of engineering standards.
- PMP Certification or willingness to obtain certification within 36 months of hire.
- Successful completion of all company mandated &/or job-related training programs deemed appropriate.
Physical & Cognitive Demands of Project Engineer I:
COGNITIVE DEMANDS: Meet deadlines, focus attention, work independently, independent judgments, work with a team, communicating, reading comprehension, critical thinking/troubleshooting.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: seeing, speaking, hearing, sitting, walk/climb, stand/reach, listen, writing, driving, keyboarding, Working in extreme heat/cold; wearing all prescribed PPE including respirator. Push/pull/lift/carry 25 pounds, comply with ARG facial hair standards
Additional Notes:
This position, as well as every other position at American Refining Group, is required to conduct their work at a high level of safety and quality performance. We require our employees to adhere to safety policies and procedures and expect they will help and encourage colleagues to do so as well. Our goal is to strive for a Zero-Incident environment that is a benefit to our employees and community. Our commitment to safety is identified as one of our core values: “Safety is our Compass”. Employees are expected to understand and operate under current Process Safety Management guidelines in accordance with their role. Adherence to our Refinery Conduct of Operations in refinery and safety-sensitive functions is critical to our ongoing commitment to reliable operations.
American Refining Group, Inc. executes and maintains an ISO certified Quality Management System to meet specified customer requirements for product performance, safety, and service.
Employees are expected to understand and operate under the guidelines of the Quality Management System while executing the functions of their position.
ARG culture promotes ongoing training and mentoring that is intended to be a developmental partnership for all (employees are subject to ongoing performance reviews and feedback).
This is not a job bid - external recruiting is being conducted concurrently with internal posting. Applicants will be selected based on qualifications and a job interview; final selection will rest solely with the Company.
Qualified individuals must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; they are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.
EEO Employer –ARG is committed to providing reasonable accommodation in our recruiting and employment practices. If assistance is needed to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact Human Resources.