Project Engineer – Capital Expansion (Midland)
Full Time
Midland, TX 79705
Posted
Job description
Job Type:
Regular
Plains All American is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key crude oil and NGL producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. On average, Plains handles more than 6 million barrels per day of crude oil and NGL in its Transportation segment. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
We are looking for highly-motivated individuals who enjoy working as part of a team in a dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment.
Plains has an immediate opening for a Project Engineer in our Midland, Texas, office. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, Engineering, you will be challenged with exciting engineering and construction projects in fulfillment of Plains’ capital expansion program. Our ideal candidate is technically exceptional while being a collaborative team player.
Plains will provide relocation assistance for this role.
Plains provides a top tier group benefit plan for employees and their eligible dependents, and new employees are eligible to participate on the first day of employment.
Responsibilities:
- Lead small-scale projects and/or sub-teams on larger projects. Will manage up to $50 million in capital.
- Lead all aspects of the project management process, including scope development, cost and schedule, contracting strategy, contractor bid and award, procurement, construction, documentation and close-out.
- Actively manage contractor performance, adherence to Plains’ engineering specifications, and minimization of change orders.
- Collaborate with operating locations in planning project execution and engage stakeholders.
- Assist in project reviews to ensure project execution plans are based upon sound engineering principles; ensure concepts, costs and time schedules are well developed, and projects will accomplish the stated objectives.
- Provide engineering services to operating locations regarding technical matters relative to cost performance, economic evaluations, design of operating equipment, and layout.
- Prepare, administer, and monitor project budgets and schedules.
- Initiate, review, and negotiate project change orders.
- Oversee field implementation for assigned projects, as appropriate.
- Resolve design and construction conflicts; drive project performance.
- Develop and issue project reports as needed for both internal and external distribution.
- Ensure the maintenance of detailed records of project activities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required, Mechanical or Civil focus preferred.
- 2 years’ relevant work experience; new grads with relevant intern experience will be considered.
- Pipeline and Terminal project or operational experience a plus.
- Experience with a pipeline company considered an asset.
- Working knowledge of the Engineering Design Process.
- Ability to multi-task and perform highly detailed work under changing, intensive deadlines.
- Aptitude for analyzing and solving complex problems.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills a must.
- Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook) and industry applications.
- Cleared criminal history (background) check and satisfactory reference checks.
- Compliance with the company’s Drug & Alcohol Policy including pre-employment testing.
- Valid state driver's license and driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
At Plains, our employees are our most valuable asset. Hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep our employees safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver the best results to our stakeholders and we also respect our employees need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our benefits program.
Salary details estimated by job boards such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn do not represent Plains’ compensation structure. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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