Storage Tank Project Manager

Calumet•Shreveport, LA

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About The Position

The Storage Tank Project Manager plans, executes, and closes above-ground storage tank (AST) inspection, repair, replacement, and capital projects across Calumet refinery facilities. The role is the primary technical and project management interface among operations, inspection, engineering, contractors, and regulatory compliance teams. The position leads projects from scope development through mechanical completion and return to service; develops scopes of work, RFPs, bid packages, and contractor evaluations; and manages schedules, budgets, change orders, contractor performance, and coordinated work across mechanical, coating, civil, and environmental disciplines. It also interprets API 653 inspection reports, coordinates inspections and repair authorization, tracks inspection intervals and tank condition data, and manages seal inspection documentation. The manager ensures regulatory and company safety compliance, oversees permitting and contractor safety on active sites, tracks H2S exposure information, coordinates tank-related work with internal teams, reviews documentation for associated equipment and pumps, and maintains project records and closeout packages. Regular site visits to active tank farms are expected.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in industrial project management, including demonstrated experience managing AST inspection and repair projects.
Working knowledge of API 650 and API 653 standards.
Experience developing scopes of work and managing multi-contractor projects in a refinery or bulk liquid terminal environment.
Familiarity with confined space, hot work, and H2S safety protocols.
Proficiency with JDE or an equivalent CMMS for work order management.
H2S awareness training is required.
Ability to climb tanks, enter confined spaces as needed with proper permitting, and work in varying weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

API 653 certification or active pursuit of certification.
Experience with hot oil systems, pump specifications, and piping scope coordination.
Familiarity with EP-based engineering practices in a refinery setting.
Experience with risk-based inspection (RBI) programs.

Responsibilities

Lead AST repair, replacement, and capital improvement projects from scope development through mechanical completion and return to service.
Develop scopes of work, RFPs, bid packages, and contractor evaluations for mechanical repair, coating, blinding, and soil remediation scopes.
Manage project schedules, budgets, change orders, and contractor performance.
Coordinate scope divisions among mechanical, coating, civil, and environmental contractors.
Interpret API 653 inspection reports and translate findings into actionable repair scopes aligned with API 650/653 and company engineering practices.
Track internal inspection intervals, corrosion rate data, remaining life calculations, and T-min requirements across the tank fleet.
Coordinate inspection scheduling, report review, and repair authorization with authorized API 653 inspectors and third-party inspection firms.
Manage seal inspection programs and integrate findings with JDE work order documentation.
Ensure tank work complies with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and company safety standards.
Manage H2S exposure tracking for personnel working in and around tank assets, including documentation of area monitor alerts versus personnel exposure events.
Oversee confined space entry and hot work permitting, as well as contractor safety compliance on active job sites.
Serve as the primary contact for operations, maintenance, environmental, and engineering teams on tank-related work.
Coordinate equipment and pump specifications, including vendor document reviews and weight threshold verification, for tank-associated mechanical systems.
Maintain organized project documentation, diligence records, and closeout packages.