Manager, Engineering - Aromatics

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Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Motiva refines, distributes and markets petroleum products throughout the Americas. The company’s Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex in Port Arthur, TX, is comprised of North America’s largest refinery with a total throughput of 720,000 barrels per day, the world’s second largest base oil plant, and an integrated chemical plant. Under exclusive long-term brand licenses with Shell and Phillips 66 (for the 76® brand), Motiva’s commercial operations supply 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.

Position Overview:

The Engineering Manager will lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers supporting a multi billion dollar Aromatics Project at our Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex.  Reporting directly to the Engineering Director, MCP, this role is responsible for delivering safe, cost-effective, and technically sound engineering solutions by ensuring alignment across functional disciplines,, and driving team performance in support of business objectives. The Engineering Manager ensures excellence in engineering execution, fosters a culture of safety and continuous improvement, and serves as a liaison between technical teams and executive leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of engineers across multiple disciplines (e.g., Process, Process Safety, Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls, Civil/Structural) to deliver on project and operational priorities.
• Manage the full lifecycle of engineering projects—scoping, planning, scheduling, execution, and closeout—ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Act as a key interface between internal engineering teams, Operations, HSSE, Maintenance, and Aromatics Project Team  to align project execution with business goals.
• Provide technical oversight and assurance on engineering work products, ensuring application of industry standards, RAGAGEP, and Motiva practices.
• Guide and mentor engineers through complex problem-solving, project challenges, and professional development.
• Lead change management and issue resolution, applying proactive strategies to minimize project risks and disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements across all engineering activities.
• Directly engage with contractors, vendors, and external stakeholders, managing expectations and ensuring contract deliverables are met.
• Monitor team performance and engineering quality metrics, implementing improvements where necessary.
• Support leadership reporting with timely updates on project status, risk assessments, budget tracking, and key milestones.

Experience and Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related discipline).
• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience in downstream oil & gas or petrochemical operations.
• 3+ years of experience in a supervisory or technical leadership role.
• Proven success managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and complex projects.
• In-depth knowledge of process safety, construction practices, and technical assurance processes.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Advanced experience with engineering project management tools and software.
• Familiarity with applicable codes and standards (API, ASME, NFPA, OSHA PSM, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence across multiple levels of an organization.
• Demonstrated success in mentoring technical professionals and fostering team development.

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