Project Engineer I

American Refining Group Inc.•Bradford, PA

10h

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
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.

Responsibilities

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.