Operations Project Manager - Nederland, Texas

Refined Technologies Inc•Nederland, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Refined Technologies (RTI) is seeking to connect with experienced Operations Project Managers in the Golden Triangle region of Southeast Texas for anticipated future hiring needs. The role supports refinery and chemical-processing customers by planning and executing process-unit shutdown, clearing, decontamination, and chemical-cleaning strategies so units are safely and efficiently prepared for maintenance, inspection, and turnaround activities. This posting is intended to identify qualified candidates; an immediate opening may not be available. Operations Project Managers lead project teams comprising RTI employees, client personnel, and other contractors. They develop and implement clearing and cleaning plans, apply RTI’s project planning and execution Roadmap, train client personnel, and help ensure client expectations are met. The role also includes cost control, operational improvement, client relationship development, safety leadership, incident follow-up, and project closeout. On some occasions, the manager may serve as a Lead Operations Project Manager and direct part-time Operations Project Technicians. Project work may involve extended shifts and demanding outdoor plant conditions. The role requires travel to client markets across North America and international markets, with 80–100 nights per year away from home. Applicants for regular U.S. positions must be authorized to work in the United States for RTI without employment-based immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

At least 5 years of refinery, upgrader, gas plant, or chemical plant operations experience, and/or successful completion of a Process Technician program.
At least 2 years of experience independently and efficiently planning projects.
At least 2 years of experience diagnosing and solving complex operational problems in a refinery setting.
Successful completion of Execution Level 3 and Planning Level 4 of the RTI OPM Certification Roadmap.
Knowledge and understanding of complex process units and piping circuits gained through refinery operator experience.
Demonstrated ability to quickly master software tools.
A history of consistently safe work practices in operational settings.
Demonstrated ability to communicate plans clearly and confidently to plant personnel at multiple organizational levels.
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical establishing that the candidate can safely meet the position’s physical demands.
Ability to work at heights up to 200 ft/45 m using stairs, ladders, or crane critical lifts, including climbing ladders and stairs.
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds without assistance.
Ability to push or pull up to 100 pounds without assistance.
Ability to stand and walk for 12–16 hours daily with minimal rest breaks, potentially exceeding 10,000–15,000 steps per day.
Ability to bend and stoop repeatedly, twist or turn valves, and use wrenches and hand tools.
Ability to work typically 12 continuous hours during project execution, with shifts potentially extending to 16–18 hours for emergency needs, for up to 14 consecutive days.
Ability to work day and/or night shifts during project executions.
Ability to travel to outlying markets and spend 80–100 nights per year away from home.
For regular U.S. positions, authorization to work in the United States for Refined Technologies, Inc. without the need for employment-based immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience in a lead turnaround role.
Demonstrated RTI Core Behaviors, including a servant’s heart, enthusiasm, and empathetic leadership.

Responsibilities

Lead and build diverse teams of RTI employees, client personnel, and other contractors to implement refinery clearing and cleaning projects.
Independently create, review, and implement MOC-level clearing and cleaning plans using computer-based documents, developer programs, and industry knowledge.
Apply RTI’s project planning and execution Roadmap and its best practices consistently.
Train appropriate client personnel on RTI’s cleaning and clearing strategies and serve as a resource for less experienced colleagues.
Follow up with clients to ensure expectations are met or exceeded, communicate results internally, and resolve shortfalls.
Conduct business safely and consistently with RTI’s Core Behaviors.
Build relationships with employees at multiple levels of client organizations.
Control costs through prudent daily decisions.
Identify and implement operational efficiencies for RTI and its clients.
Ensure effective JSAs are completed and reviewed, and comply with client site-entry and safety requirements.
Serve as the onsite safety liaison for projects under the manager’s control; identify, escalate, and mitigate potential safety incidents and communicate lessons learned.
Complete incident reports and participate in cause finding and corrective action.
Complete project closeout tasks and documentation.
On some occasions, serve as Lead Operations Project Manager and provide direction to part-time Operations Project Technicians.
Travel to outlying markets to support clients across North America and international markets.