Mechanical Project Engineer |Storage Tank and Truck Loading Area

This is an onsite contract role with an anticipated 12-24 month duration at our client's manufacturing facility. Must be a US Citizen or Permanent US Resident to qualify.

About Our Client

Our client is developing and operating a major chemical manufacturing facility in Waggaman, Louisiana, producing Dimethyl Carbonate (DMC) and Ethyl Methyl Carbonate (EMC) for the battery supply chain. The site is a petrochemical/chemical manufacturing operation requiring engineering support for construction, commissioning, startup, reliability, maintenance, and operations activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the portfolio of the truck loading facilities, process and product storage tank areas, and the facilities flare system equipment and interconnecting piping system delivery, unit construction, startup, and commissioning activities at the client’s Waggaman facility.
• Review equipment designs for reliability and maintainability considerations.
• Participate in capital projects and equipment commissioning activities.
• Support installation, startup, and performance testing of the truck loading, storage tank, and flare system equipment.
• Assist with spare parts optimization and inventory management.
• Lead projects from equipment delivery, permitting, construction, commissioning, and closeout, coordinating across multiple project phases.
• Develop, monitor, and control project budgets; identify cost variances and implement corrective actions; prepare and present budget and status reports.
• Create detailed project schedules, track progress, and ensure adherence to timelines; manage dependencies and resource allocation.
• Consultant selection and subcontractor management; negotiate rates, manage change orders, and resolve disputes.
• Ensure projects meet design, safety, and regulatory standards; conduct quality reviews and compliance checks.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for high-profile owners; communicate project status, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare performance reports, financial models, and presentations to executive leadership and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; advanced degrees or certifications (PMP, LEED, etc.) are advantageous.
• 8–10+ years in Petrochem/Chemicals/Refinery construction or project management, with experience in manufacturing and utilities.
• Previous knowledge and understanding of how storage tanks, truck loading systems, pumps, valves, meters, alarms, and interlocks are controlled and monitored.

Skills

• Basic mechanical engineering, design, delivery, startup, and commissioning of truck loading facilities, storage tank areas, flare systems, piping, mechanical, and instrumentation operational technology (OT) control packages used to monitor and control these facilities.
• Proficiency in project management software, budgeting tools, and data analysis; ability to use modeling and reporting to support decision-making.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities; ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt