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Project Engineer

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Project Engineer

Multi-Site: Pasadena, TX and Texas City, TX, USA

INEOS Styrolution America LLC

Our Company: INEOS Styrolution is a leading global styrenics supplier, with a focus on styrene monomer, polystyrene, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene standard, and styrenic specialties. We offer excellent production facilities, revolutionary R&D centers, international reach, and over 90 years of experience pioneering real change through sustainable solutions, all while making the circular economy for styrenics a reality.

  • The global leader in styrenics: No. 1 leader in styrenics with a focus on Styrene Monomer, Polystyrene, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Standard and Styrenic Specialties
  • Employees: 3,600 worldwide
  • Production sites: 20 manufacturing sites in 10 countries
  • Customer base: Customers in 106 countries
  • Sales: 4 billion EUR in 2020

Safety remains and always will be our number one priority in INEOS.  Our US locations are following the INEOS Covid protocols for new hires as a condition of employment:  

  • Candidates must be fully vaccinated prior to start date, and
  • Provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination, or
  • Willingness to obtain the vaccine before hire date and must be fully vaccinated prior to commencement of employment

OUR COMPANY

INEOS Styrolution is a leading global styrenics supplier, with a focus on styrene monomer, polystyrene, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene standard and styrenic specialties. Offering excellent production facilities, cutting-edge R&D centers, international reach, and over 90 years' experience pioneering real change through sustainable solutions, all while makeing the circular economy for styrenics a reality.

  • Global leader in styrenics: No. 1 leader in styrenics with a focus on Styrene Monomer, Polystyrene, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Standard and Styrenic Specialties
  • Employees: 3,600 worldwide
  • Production sites: 20 manufacturing sites in 10 countries
  • Customer base: Customers in 106 countries
  • Sales: 4 billion EUR in 2020

Safety remains, and always will be, our number one priority in INEOS.  Our US locations now require all new hires to provide one of the following as a condition of employment:

  • Proof of Covid-19 vaccination, or 
  • Willingness to obtain the vaccine before hire date (under this option, proof of vaccination is a condition to any offer of employment and must be provided prior to commencement of employment), or
  • Provide validation of a religious exemption, medical exemption, or personal conscience exemption (in the State of Texas in accordance with Executive Order GA-40)

JOB OVERVIEW

The Project Engineer/Manager is responsible for independently overseeing and managing the successful engineering, construction, and completion of capital projects for the Gulf Coast Region.  The position leads teams to achieve safety, quality, budget and schedule performance to deliver projects at the lowest cost and highest functionality.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety, Health & Environmental Leadership

  • Set safety expectations for the project, and lead the team to achieve safety goals.  Serve as job representative and address all safety issues that arise with contractors brought on site for the execution of capital projects to deliver best-in-class HSE performance. 
  • Lead, audit, or participate in safety reviews (HAZOPs/HAZIDs/SIL reviews) and incident investigations to identify root causes and corrective recommendations to prevent reoccurrence.
  • Support Process Hazard Analysis, Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA), Management of Change (MOCs).
  • Update engineering standards, required drawings, and records and final documentation of project changes to maintain proper integrity management.
  • Ensure new installations adhere to INEOS Group Guidance Notes.
  • Ensure technical resolution of all resultant recommendations from major unit HAZOP studies and other safety audits. 

Project Management

  • Oversee the project scope, budget, and schedule of capital project(s), including preparation and implementation of Project Execution Plan. 
  • Lead FEL process, completing stage gate reviews, and obtaining management approvals.
  • Lead contracting negotiation strategy; manage contractor evaluation, bid, and award process with support from Purchasing.
  • Coordinate resources to perform up front engineering and development of estimates.
  • Manage project requests and backlog.  Confirm accuracy of cost estimates as well as monthly cash flow forecasts.
  • Develop, gain approval for, and manage to project KPI’s and metrics.
  • Lead development of a risk management plan.
  • Prepare and give presentations to various levels of Company management and other stakeholders.

Team Management

  • Assemble a full-time team to effectively execute the project.
  • Review credentials and provide approval for personnel provided form contractors’ organizations. 
  • Understand contracts and manage contractors to maximize performance, control costs and minimize claims and change orders.
  • Ensure plant Operations and Maintenance personal are engaged and that they understand their responsibilities.

Project Engineering

  • Provide technical direction to contractor staff to ensure compliance with philosophies, codes and standards and delivery of the project goals.
  • Establish and lead processes to ensure the engineering and design integrity is not compromised during the design, construction execution and commissioning phases.
  • Accountable for engineering activities from basic engineering to detailed engineering through start-up, to meet the target start-up dates, budget, facilities engineering design integrity, and HSE performance for the project.
  • Provide technical support to the operations team during preparation for start-up and up to normal operation.
  • Coordinate Peer Reviews and Peer Assists as required.
  • Contribute to establishing common engineering codes and standards.
  • Maintain and update unit technical records including the establishment of new equipment files, the organization of relief valve specifications and calculations and the updating of training materials for the unit.

REQUIREMENTS

  • B.S. Engineering degree required (or higher level engineering degree)
  • At least 10 years project management experience
  • Knowledge of engineering contracting and project execution contracting/strategy 
  • Experience in applying process safety management (PSM) and process hazard analysis to address safety aspects of major projects
  • Track record of developing long term solutions for operations and maintenance problems
  • Ability to interact effectively with the operations and process engineering areas to plan turnaround execution and prioritize projects

THE LOCATION

This opportunity involves supporting projects at two plant locations.  One is located in Pasadena, Texas and the other is in Texas City, Texas.  The sites are approximately 20 miles apart.  Pasadena is part of the Houston metropolitan area, about 30 miles from downtown.  Texas City is about 40 miles Southeast of Houston and 10 miles north of Galveston Island.  Please note that relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Why Should You Apply?

  • We have competitive salaries, performance-related pay, and bonuses.
  • A comprehensive benefits package with low premiums including health, short term disability, life, and accidental death insurance plans
  • 401K with company match + contributions
  • Fitness and tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible work environment
  • Career development and progression

We are INEOS Styrolution because:

  • We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. 
  • We are committed to the safety and personal wellness of all our employees.
  • We recognize success and reward achievements.
  • We support employees who are passionate about success and motivated.
  • We offer a positive learning environment and encourage the sharing of best practices.
  • We produce materials that are necessary for our daily lives.
  • We contribute to the communities in which we operate and donate to organizations our employees care about 
  • We foster teamwork and safe, positive working environments.

We are excited to hear from you and to share more about our organization.

All the best,

The INEOS Styrolution Talent Team

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