Project Engineering Technologist Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Description:
Is seeking a Project Engineer based in Sabine Pass, TX with an Instrumentation and Controls focus.
The ideal candidate comes with project engineering experience in an operating environment and has experience handling multiple Instrumentation and Controls projects simultaneously.
This is a contract position supporting the Operating Company.
Location: Edison Plaza, Beaumont, TX (~30%) and Terminal, Sabine Pass, TX (~70%).
Primary Responsibilities:
Maintains protection of environment and the health and safety of employees, customers, and the community as our highest priority. Participates in HSE reviews, site observations, permit audits and housekeeping inspections as required during field execution.
Responsible for project management including, but not limited to, routine project updating and forecasting, cost controlling, schedule adherence, change management, documentation, and closeout activities.
Work with project/opportunity owner to define and develop project scope, goals and deliverables that support progression through staged gate project management system.
Develop project cost and schedule estimates based on vendor information and market conditions and prepare funding requests.
In collaboration with discipline leads, determines applicable and Industry Specifications, policies, and procedures, and assures project compliance.
Assembles specifications, procedures, scope of work, and other required documentation into bid packages to be issued. Works with procurement to coordinate bid evaluation, review, and award,
Communicates directly with outside equipment and material vendors to specify, obtain quotes, and follow up on purchases of equipment and services.
Steward, plan, and oversee contractors, costs, progress against schedule, and scope of work
Assist and coordinate drawing/document reviews, RFI's (requests for information), change proposal requests, and change orders and incorporate changes into the project documents.
For ongoing projects, coordinate interfaces between the Contractors and Functions (Engineering Organization, Operations, Maintenance, Turnaround Planning Team, etc.).
Interface with Maintenance planners to schedule site activities for maintenance projects
Work with Operations and Maintenance personnel to coordinate timely work permit issuance and participation in commissioning and startup activities.
Develop Project Binder/Documentation with relevant check sheets to support mechanical completion, commissioning, and startup activities.
Ensures all modifications are accurately documented, incorporated into the master set, and released back to Operations in a timely manner.
Skills and Qualifications:
Degree in engineering / technology and 12+ years of industry experience
Project engineering experience at operating facility on small capital and expense projects with demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience managing project budgets and schedules within acceptable tolerances
Knowledge of equipment specification and procurement processes
General knowledge of multiple areas below with expertise in at least one
Field Instrumentation and Controls
Actuated Valve Design and Operations
Distributed Control Systems, Safety Systems, and PLCs for packaged equipment,
Smart Plant Instrumentation Tool
Wireless Technology and Devices
HMI Graphics Development and Deployment
Analyser systems, Communications/Telecommunications systems
Instrumentation cabling, wiring, junction box, power supply and distribution, UPS, and associated TCP/IP, SCADA
Modbus networking (switches, routers, Ethernet, fiber optics, etc.) and transmission systems.
Experience with Marine vessel loading infrastructure and related instrumentation is a plus
Experience performing and coordinating loop checks, function checks (Simple and complex), site acceptance tests, and troubleshooting discovered issues.
Commissioning and startup planning and execution experience.
Working knowledge of petrochemical industry practices for safety work management systems
Soft Skills:
Self-starter with ability to work strategically under minimal direction; takes initiative.
Strong attention to details and ability to plan work well ahead of execution.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (verbal and written)
Excellent teamworking and collaboration skills
Proven ability to organize, plan and deliver results per business timeline
Microsoft suite of software, Bluebeam