Field Project Engineer

About Ergon

Family owned and operated, Ergon got its start more than six decades ago in the petroleum industry's service sector. This company has grown into a well-diversified organization over the years, with 4,200 employees around the world engaged in a number of industries related to the refining and marketing of specialty oils, asphalt, thermoplastic resins, petrochemicals, propane, and the necessary infrastructure to support those businesses.

Commitment to service is at the core of Ergon's mission and values. A focus on hard work, reliable supply and quality products have contributed to the company's steady growth over the years.

Ergon Corporate provides centralized management and administrative services for the Ergon organization, along with certain investments and activities not directly associated with other business segments.

The Project Engineer will manage capital and maintenance projects for Ergon's Corporate Engineering department. Projects typically range in size from $50,000-$5,000,000. The person will work closely with Facility Management and Business Unit Operations personnel to initiate and guide the scoping, estimating, and execution planning for capital projects.

• Decision‑making and Problem‑solving
• Project leadership
• Planning/organizing
• Communication
• Teamwork

• Serve as project engineer for planned and unplanned responsibilities consisting of scope development, detailed design, budget development, contractor selection, and project execution oversight.
• Develop scope of work documents, cost estimates, and schedules for multiple capital projects simultaneously.
• Develop strong working relationships with co‑workers, facility managers, consultants, contractors, etc.
• Provide project leadership to achieve the highest levels of safety, cost control, quality, engineering, procurement, construction, and team dynamics.
• Prepare and/or modify drawings, specifications, calculations, etc.
• Design, specify, and/or select mechanical systems, equipment, and instrumentation related to process and/or storage applications.
• Develop Authorization for Expenditure (AFEs) to request funding approval from management.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety laws related to projects.
• Manage contractor selection process and oversee construction activities
• Participate in PSSR, commissioning, start‑up, and troubleshooting activities.
• Develop design standards, department tools/procedures, training material, etc.
• Oversee project close‑out and documentation turnover.
• Develop and track project KPIs.

• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer service
• Champions customers needs. Responds proactively to customer requests.
• Time Management
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Collaborative management style
• Motivated, self‑disciplined, and shows initiative to problem solving

• Required education:
  Bachelor's degree, Mechanical or Civil engineering is preferred.
• Experience:
  
  2 years of project engineering, project management, and/or general industrial experience is preferred.
• Ability to work in and foster a strong team environment with minimal supervision.
• Experience in the oil refinery industry is preferred.

Ergon is an EEO/AAP employer. M/F/VET