Area Project Manager

HF Sinclair•Artesia, NM

About The Position

The Area Project Manager coordinates and executes refinery projects using the Project Identification, Planning and Execution (PIPE) stage gate process. The role manages a portfolio of concurrent projects across different phases, participates in new projects, creates construction work packages, and provides construction and start-up assistance. It maintains project organization, documentation, and reporting, and participates as a member of the assigned Operations Area Team by providing technical assistance, solving project and operational problems, analyzing refinery systems and processes, and supporting business-unit decisions. The position coordinates engineering contractors and project deliverables, reviews Management of Change requirements and engineering drawings, conducts field walk-downs and constructability reviews, and supports construction by resolving Requests for Information. It monitors progress, develops strategies to mitigate risks, prepares decision packages for phase approvals, and presents project updates to the Refinery Leadership Team. Depending on assignment, the role may also support process hazard analyses, incident investigations, process safety audits and LOPA reviews, the Refinery Risk Management Program, operational improvements, and liaison work with government agencies. The position may supervise personnel and contractors. The work is office- and plant-based, with up to 10% travel. The employee may work outdoors in varying weather and temperatures. Physical requirements include standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, visual inspections, lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, climbing up to 200 feet, and wearing personal protective equipment as needed, including a respirator in emergencies. Other possible demands include precise hand and finger movements, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching, grasping, and working in confined spaces as permitted.

Requirements

At least five years of progressive work experience in operations or an engineering discipline, including project integration or project management work.
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Ability to manage a project.
Working knowledge of commonly used engineering concepts and ability to apply them analytically.
Ability to stay abreast of new technology developments and processes.
Effective communication skills, including strong verbal communication and advanced reading and writing skills.
Ability to perform advanced mathematical calculations.
Advanced ability to work effectively with multiple groups throughout a refinery.
Strong knowledge of spreadsheet and word-processing applications.
Strong interpersonal, time-management, and organizational skills.
Ability to provide training to multiple groups on applicable discipline topics.
Knowledge of various process hazard analysis and root cause analysis methodologies.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of and experience with engineering software.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and execute projects using the PIPE stage gate process.
Manage a portfolio of concurrent projects in different phases, including participating in new projects, creating construction work packages, and providing construction and start-up assistance.
Use project management tools to maintain organization, documentation, and reporting.
Participate in the assigned Operations Area Team by providing discipline-specific technical assistance and helping colleagues develop.
Solve project-related technical problems and troubleshoot operational issues.
Analyze components, systems, processes, methods, refinery processes, and economics; optimize business units and analyze data to support operational decisions.
Coordinate assigned project work, including engineering contractors, to support timely, cost-effective, quality-controlled completion of phase deliverables.
Review Management of Change requirements to ensure safety, operability, and maintainability in design.
Review engineering drawings for compliance with HF Sinclair specifications and standards and alignment with project objectives.
Conduct field walk-downs and facilitate constructability reviews.
Provide construction technical support, including timely resolution of construction Requests for Information.
Monitor engineering and construction progress and develop strategies to mitigate project risks and concerns.
Compile project information into decision packages for approval to proceed to the next phase.
Present project progress updates and decision alignment topics to the Refinery Leadership Team.
Research and stay current on assigned-discipline subjects, innovations, and leading-edge developments.
As assigned, coordinate, facilitate, and document Process Hazard Analyses; participate in and facilitate incident investigations; support process safety audits and LOPA reviews; and help develop solutions for process safety action items.
Update the Refinery Risk Management Program as needed.
Recommend and implement improvements or modifications to operating sequences, equipment utilization, and related matters.
Act as a liaison between the company and county, state, or other agencies.
May supervise personnel and contractors.
Perform other special assignments or tasks as directed by the supervisor.