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CANUSA EPC is looking for an experienced EPC Project Manager in the Oil & Gas industry to join our Denver team. This is an opportunity for a project leader who understands oil & gas engineering and ...

During the company's over 25-year history, our team has supported clients in the oil refining ... The Project Engineering Manager is accountable to the Project Manager for compliance with schedule ...

CANUSA EPC is looking for an experienced EPC Project Manager in the Oil & Gas industry to join our Denver team. This is an opportunity for a project leader who understands oil & gas engineering and ...

CANUSA EPC is looking for an experienced EPC Project Manager in the Oil & Gas industry to join our Denver team. This is an opportunity for a project leader who understands oil & gas engineering and ...

During the company's over 25-year history, our team has supported clients in the oil refining ... The Project Engineering Manager is accountable to the Project Manager for compliance with schedule ...

During the company's over 25-year history, our team has supported clients in the oil refining ... The Project Engineering Manager is accountable to the Project Manager for compliance with schedule ...

During the company's over 25-year history, our team has supported clients in the oil refining ... The Project Engineering Manager is accountable to the Project Manager for compliance with schedule ...

During the company's over 25-year history, our team has supported clients in the oil refining ... The Project Engineering Manager is accountable to the Project Manager for compliance with schedule ...

WI · On-site

$100/hr

Experienced Engineering and Project Management professional with a Bachelor\'s Degree in Engineering and more than 10 years of proven success leading capital projects in refining, petrochemical, oil ...

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How much do oil refinery project manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for oil refinery project manager in the United States is $113,676.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,500.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an oil refinery project manager do?

An Oil Refinery Project Manager oversees the planning, execution, and completion of refinery construction or upgrade projects. They coordinate teams of engineers, contractors, and other professionals to ensure the project stays on schedule, within budget, and meets safety and quality standards. Their responsibilities also include managing resources, mitigating risks, and communicating progress to stakeholders. Effective project managers in this field must have strong leadership, technical knowledge, and problem-solving skills. They play a critical role in ensuring the successful delivery of complex oil refinery projects.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an oil refinery project manager?

To thrive as an Oil Refinery Project Manager, you need a solid background in engineering or project management, often supported by a relevant degree and PMP or similar certification. Proficiency in project management software like Primavera P6, knowledge of refinery processes, and familiarity with industry safety standards are typically required. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills are vital for managing diverse teams and complex projects. These skills ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget, while maintaining regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.

What are some common challenges faced by oil refinery project managers during large-scale projects?

Oil Refinery Project Managers often navigate complex challenges such as coordinating multidisciplinary teams, ensuring strict compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and managing project timelines amidst supply chain disruptions. They must also address unexpected technical issues and adapt to changes in project scope or stakeholder requirements. Effective communication, proactive risk management, and strong leadership are essential to successfully overcoming these obstacles and delivering projects on time and within budget.

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Maintenance Manager North Pole Refinery

North Pole, AK • On-site

Arctic Slope Regional Corporation
Management of Companies and Enterprises • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago


Arctic Slope Regional Corporation rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

The Maintenance Manager provides leadership of the maintenance department at the Petro Star North Pole Refinery. This position is responsible for the overall utilization of refinery resources to achieve strategic maintenance and reliability objectives. This position includes compliance with the company's goals, including the maintenance and reliability programs, PSM and Safety programs, preparation and tracking of the maintenance budget, and management of all maintenance activities, including all turnarounds. Repair or replace refinery equipment and systems safely, efficiently, and environmentally soundly. This position must perform strategically with sound decision-making while focusing on safety and site performance and supporting the company's policies, goals, and objectives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (and other duties as assigned)
  1. Initiate, implement, and manage the refinery maintenance program based on best practices in the refining industry, emphasizing planning/scheduling and preventive/predictive maintenance.
  2. Serve as the refinery maintenance and reliability program leader to maintain and ensure the operation of refinery-related equipment.
  3. Support and advance the CMMS to control work order flow and tracking, critical and non-critical spare parts inventory, equipment records, and preventative maintenance tasks.
  4. Manage refining maintenance activity, including planning, scheduling, monitoring, forecasting, resource allocation, and cost control.
  5. Coordinate activities with the Refinery Operations Department.
  6. Coordinate refinery Turnaround activities with onsite and offsite PSI personnel and contractors.
  7. Responsible for stewarding and implementing Mechanical portions of the Process Safety Management (PSM) Policy and Procedures.
  8. Supervise refinery maintenance personnel and hold them accountable for their performance. Build this group into a well-coordinated team.
  9. Ensure that maintenance technicians are adequately trained, equipped, and motivated to accomplish the maintenance program safely, timely, and cost-effectively.
  10. Communicate regularly with all maintenance employees, individually and as a group, to ensure good two-way communication concerning any safety or maintenance issues.
  11. Assists with the hiring of maintenance personnel.
  12. Conduct employee performance reviews based on job descriptions to determine the maintenance department employees' competency, knowledge, and contribution.
  13. Assist in developing and managing maintenance procedures and training manuals for the maintenance department.
  14. Review the operation of refinery equipment and process systems routinely to minimize unplanned downtime. Anticipate problems and be proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement.
  15. Communicate regularly with Refinery Operations and Engineering to identify and satisfactorily resolve chronic maintenance-driven operational issues in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner.
  16. Initiate and carry out projects that improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.
  17. Ensure full compliance with all health and safety regulations relating to the maintenance department.
  18. Directs, maintains, and enforces the safety program for the maintenance department; reviews safety records to uphold standards of maximum safety for all maintenance employees.
  19. Develop and Implement programs and procedures required to ensure refinery cleanliness.
  20. Assist with planning and implementing refinery improvements and expansions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
  • Associate's degree from a two-year college in a related technical field. Certificate/diploma from trade school in a related field and ten years of experience in the maintenance or operation of a process manufacturing facility.
  • Five years minimum supervisory experience in a reliability or maintenance setting in the following industries: Chemical, Oil Refinery, Power, or Pulp and Paper.
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Excellent computer skills; Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) Experience with SQL & Destiny preferred
  • Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
  • Proficient project coordination, preventative maintenance programming, and management skills required

Petro Star Inc., a division of ASRC, is a drug free workplace and pre-employment drug testing is part of the hiring process.
ASRC and its family of companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, protected veteran status or any other legal protected status. EOE: M|F|D|V EEO POSTER
Petro Star Inc. is the refining division of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, an Inupiat-owned corporation created as a result of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.
ASRC's family of companies apply a shareholder preference in employment, to the maximum extent feasible, as authorized by law.

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