About this role
Overview
We put the unity in "opportunity."
Opportunity Snapshot:
- Compensation: $130K/year
- Location: Pasadena, TX
- Work Schedule: 9/80 (every other Friday off)
- Assignment Duration: Direct hire
- Benefits: Comprehensive insurance with 401(k), holidays and PTO
Responsibilities
- Direct and manage small to large capital project requirements from beginning to end
- Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support plant requirements in collaboration with management
- Develop any and all associated project documents including detailed list of engineering and design specs for the deliverables of the scope
- Estimate project cost, submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary
- Keep track of project costs and variance reports
- Develop timelines and identify resources needed to execute the project on time and on budget
- Plan, schedule, and track project timelines and milestones
- Select equipment, piping, electrical & instrument, civil, structural, vendor/contractors through the bid process when applicable
- Where required, negotiate with vendor/supplier to meet the project budget/process requirement
- Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and other departments in timely and clear fashion
- Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis
- Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate team members and personnel
- Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirement documentation, and presentations
- Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans
- Assist in transferring projects to production department by training personnel on new equipment/systems/processes
- Adhere to all safety policies onsite
- Make recommendations for process/production and department improvements
- Participate in project HAZOPS and PHA’s
- Participate in continued learning initiatives
- Design and installation of non-process projects as required
- Special projects and assignments as needed to support administration and technical labs
- Field supervision of contractors and engineering firms
- Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work
- Mentor department interns when needed
- Maintain complete and open lines of communication with other personnel, functions, or departments to facilitate operations and interaction in the organization
- Keep supervisor informed of status and progress, ensuring that regular and periodic communication takes place
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks and keeping abreast of industry trends and related compliance issues within the area of responsibilities
- Maintain professional conduct, attendance, and high ethical standards in the work place, complying with Company’s policies and procedures
- Fulfill mandatory training requirements applicable for department and job duties as appropriate
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by supervisor or Management
Qualifications
- 5-7 years experience with Plant/Manufacturing environment
- 1-3 years of Project Management experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- Familiarity with AutoCAD & Microsoft Project
- Familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
- Must be able to read, write and communicate fluently in English
- Perform specific tasks/phases of work with moderate difficulty and complexity effectively and efficiently (apply and utilize work experience and expertise)
- Work process improvement on day-to-day operations/assignments
- Collaborate, coordinate, and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders/business partners
The Bergaila Way:
The Bergaila Companies is a nationally recognized leader in providing staffing services to all sectors of the energy industry. We continually focus on partnering with talented professionals, engineering the perfect fit between our clients and employees. Choosing a career path with Bergaila grants you immediate access to nationally recognized organizations we partner with. Bergaila consistently attracts and retains its Employees with our dedicated internal service team, top tier benefits programs for contractors and their families, and commitment to place you in the desired career of your choice.
Client Overview:
Founded in 1949, our Client achieves growth by overcoming changes in the times and business environments through a creative fusion of people and technology. The many materials they create are used by their customers in products essential to rewarding living, and their business have come to span wide-ranging number of fields including Materials Solutions, Healthcare Advancement, and Nutrition Solutions.
Other facts
About The Bergaila Companies
Since 1987, The Bergaila Companies have been matching talented people with great jobs in oil, gas, and energy. But we're not just another recruiting firm sending out resumes and hoping something sticks.
Our recruiters have worked in energy for decades — over a century of combined experience, actually. That means when a client needs someone who knows their way around upstream operations or renewable infrastructure, we know exactly who to call. We've built relationships with the best companies and candidates in the business, whether they're looking for contract work or permanent positions.
We take the time to get it right. When we place someone, we make sure they'll fit both the technical requirements and the company culture. It's why energy companies keep coming back to us, and why the best candidates trust us with their careers.
But our work doesn't stop at making the match. We handle all the details that turn a job into a successful career. Need specialized training for your role? We'll make sure you get it. Company vehicle for field work? We've got that arranged. From managing payroll to streamlining onboarding, we handle the logistics so our clients and employees can focus on what they do best.
For our contract employees, this means they're set up for success from day one. No scrambling for safety gear or transportation, no wondering about the next paycheck. Each person gets the individualized training they need, along with all the proper PPE for their specific role. For our clients, it means less administrative hassle and more time focused on their core business.
We like to say we put the unity in opportunity, and we mean it. This isn't about making quick placements — it's about bringing the right people together and supporting them every step of the way. That's what we've been doing for over 35 years, and we're pretty good at it.
What you'll do
- The Project Engineer will direct and manage capital projects from inception to completion, ensuring they meet scope, budget, and timeline requirements. Responsibilities include developing project documents, managing costs, and communicating with stakeholders.
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