Motiva Enterprises

Sr. Engineering Project Manager

Motiva Enterprises • $120K — $145K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of capital project management experience in petrochemical, refining, or heavy industrial sectors.
  • Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline.
  • Experienced in a phased project management process.
  • Strong managerial capabilities to lead diverse teams.
  • Excellent written and oral communication, along with critical thinking skills.
  • Knowledge of Process Safety Management and Management of Change.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage engineering projects across refinery and manufacturing sectors.
  • Coordinate with teams, contractors, and stakeholders for project execution.
  • Develop and manage scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
  • Monitor project timelines, risks, and deliverables closely.
  • Provide technical leadership to overcome engineering challenges.
  • Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and operational standards.
  • Assist in project value proposition and capital planning.
  • Enhance decision-making in engineering design and project execution.
  • Review and ensure quality of engineering deliverables and documentation.
  • Mentor project team members to promote operational excellence.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits.
  • Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training.
  • Support for continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Dynamic work environment focused on safety and teamwork.
Full Job Description
Position Overview:

The Sr. Engineering Project Manager at Motiva's Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex leads the planning, execution and delivery of complex capital and sustaining projects that support refinery and manufacturing operations. This role drives cross-functional collaboration to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget and in alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements and operational standards. The position provides technical leadership, manages project risks and resources, and supports continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reliability, efficiency and long-term asset performance.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage multiple engineering capital and sustaining projects across refinery and manufacturing operations.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams, contractors and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and startup activities.
  • Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets and resource plans to support business and operational objectives.
  • Monitor project performance, risks, changes and deliverables to ensure projects remain on time and within budget.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance for complex engineering and operational challenges.
  • Ensure compliance with company standards, safety requirements, environmental regulations and industry best practices.
  • Support project value proposition development, cost forecasting and capital planning activities.
  • Drive decision-making and problem-solving efforts related to engineering design, execution and functional integration.
  • Review engineering deliverables, technical specifications and project documentation to ensure quality and accuracy.
  • Mentor and coach project team members while promoting continuous improvement, collaboration and operational excellence.


Experience and Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications
  • 10+ years of experience managing capital projects in a petrochemical, refining or heavy industrial manufacturing environment
  • Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline
  • Project Management experience working in a phased project process
  • Effective managerial capability
  • Outstanding written and oral communication and critical thinking skills
  • Familiarity with Process Safety Management - Management of Change


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience directly working for an Owner/Operator facility


Physical Requirements:
  • Physical ability to work around and on industrial equipment, including frequent climbing of stairs and ladders
  • Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (respirator, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, heeled boots and hearing protection)


We reserve the right to amend or withdraw Motiva jobs at any time, including prior to the closing date. Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or grade.

About Motiva Enterprises

Motiva Enterprises LLC is a refining and marketing company headquartered in Houston, Texas. It is a joint venture between Royal Dutch Shell and Saudi Aramco. The company operates three refineries in the Gulf Coast region of the United States, with a combined capacity of over 1.1 million barrels per day. Motiva also markets petroleum products under the Shell and 76 brands in 26 states and the District of Columbia.
Learn more about Motiva Enterprises
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1998

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