Senior Project Engineer
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Plains currently has an opening for a Senior Project Engineer to join our Crude Oil Engineering Group. Along with a proven track record, the ideal candidate will have a 10+ years of crude oil facility and pipeline design, project management and construction experience. We are looking for a candidate who thrives in a fast paced environment and is confident in their ability to work on multiple projects while managing the progress of others.
Responsibilities:
- Work on engineering and construction related activities of crude oil and pipelines, terminals and related facilities in Alberta and Saskatchewan;
- Prepare preliminary design and project proposals;
- Prepare estimates for projects, ranging from conceptual screening estimates to detail estimates forming the basis for firm budget proposals;
- Plan, manage and coordinate capital and operational projects for design, cost, schedule and quality standards;
- Develop and implement detailed project plans as well as select and lead a project team;
- Manage outside engineering consulting companies and negotiate with contractors for the supply of materials and services;
- Use well-established methods to assist with project control.
Qualifications:
- Registered professional engineer (APEGGA) with 10 – 15 years of relevant experience in the oil and gas industry;
- PMP designation preferred;
- Advanced cost estimating experience;
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills and work well in a team setting;
- Possess excellent communication ability, both written and verbal;
- Strong computer, organizational and technical skills;
- Excellent track record with budget, cost monitoring and control experience;
- Reliable, responsible and safety-conscious;
- Capable of problem solving and able to meet deadlines;
- Logical and methodical understanding of complex information;
- Ability to work under pressure on multiple projects at the same time.
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume prior to July 17, 2009, to:
We thank all interested candidates for their efforts; however, we will only contact applicants we wish to interview.