Sr. Engineering Project Manager

About the Company

At Motiva, our employees' energy, passion, and dedication to excellence drive our success in refining, distributing, and marketing petroleum products throughout the Americas. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Motiva operates North America's largest refinery at the Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex in Port Arthur, TX, with a total throughput of 720,000 barrels per day, the largest base oil plant in the western hemisphere, and an integrated chemical plant. Under exclusive long-term brand licenses with Shell and Phillips 66 (for the 76® brand), Motiva supplies more than 12 billion gallons of fuel to customers annually. Motiva is wholly owned by Aramco, one of the world's largest integrated energy and chemicals companies.

About the Role

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.

Requirements

• 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).

Applicants for regular U.S. positions must be authorized to work in the United States for Motiva Enterprises LLC without the need for sponsorship of an immigration authorization or visa.