Project Manager

Semiserve is seeking a part-time Project Manager for a major refinery in Carson, CA. The role involves managing multiple projects valued between $1 million to $10 million, overseeing project scope, cost estimation, scheduling, and construction support. Candidates should have at least 5 years of project management experience in refining or petrochemicals, strong communication skills, and a technical background in automation and control systems is a plus.
Details:

Project Manager/Part Time

Our client is a major refinery in the Los Angeles area serving the fuel transportation and aviation fuel needs of the western United States. Operates an integrated network of strategic assets that creates and sells refined petroleum products, from feedstock acquisition to wholesale, commercial and retail sales outlets.

Overview:
The Project Manager will be responsible for managing multiple projects (roughly $1 million to $10 million per project) from conceptual engineering through project completion. The position has responsibility for managing all aspects of assigned projects to define overall project scope, develop a cost estimate and schedule, develop construction work packages, support project construction, and close out the projects. Manage multiple capital and expense projects simultaneously within an approved budget and execution schedule.
The successful candidate will be a self-directed and motivated individual who has a good understanding of the project management processes and experience in refinery or petrochemical equipment and processes.

Responsibilities:
• Responsible for delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Apply project management, engineering skills, and knowledge during 5-step gated project process from conceptual to closeout.
• Interact with project team members, key refinery stakeholders, and corporate SMEs to ensure that the project scope is clearly defined and meets the requirements of the end user.
• Directly responsible for managing, address issues, provide direction and track progress of engineering contractors.
• Develop decision support packages (DSPs) for assigned projects, which include a project's objective, scope, schedule, risks, benefits/justification, options, and costs.
• Initiate and participate in Hazard and Operability Analysis (Hazop) for applicable projects.
• Review design drawings and specifications and coordinate input from stakeholders. Participate in technical reviews with engineers from contract firms and equipment suppliers.
• Ensure assigned projects comply with all applicable Marathon and other refining industry specifications and standards.
• Collaborate with project controls group for project scheduling, estimating, cost management, and forecasting.
• Coordinate with procurement in development of contracting plan, including engineering services and equipment sourcing.
• Develop Construction Work Packages and support construction and commissioning of assigned projects through field walks, responding to RFIs and approving installations before turning over to operations.
• Manage and update project information on refinery document control systems.
• Provide documentation and support to Operations and Maintenance department to develop start-up manuals, operating and maintenance procedures, equipment training, and Inspection and Mechanical Integrity programs.

Education, Experience, and Skills:
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Project Management in a refining or petrochemical plant.
• Familiar with analyzers, CEMS, instrumentation, and/or high voltage electrical (up to 69kV)
• Technical background in automation and control system Project Management is a plus.
• Familiar with refinery construction, reliability, maintenance, and operations.
• Must have strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Must have strong planning and coordinating skills.

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