Project Control Specialist

We have an Oil & Gas client seeking to hire a Project Engineer to join their team based in Gonzales, LA. In this role, you will lead small capital projects (<$5MM) within North America operations, supporting strategic planning, turnaround planning, and execution.

• Industry: Oil & Gas
• Work location: Gonzales, LA
• Workplace: Office/Residence Based
• Work Schedule: 40 hours a week / Monday-Friday
• Travel: 15-25% as needed
• Work type: 1-year W2 Contract with potential for renewal
• Rate: Hourly with 1.5x OT
• Benefits: Medical / Dental / Vision
• Relocation package: Not offered
• Per diem package: Not offered
• No C2C. Solicitation emails will be ignored.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without visa or sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead capital projects, including engineering, design, and construction resource management.
• Develop project estimates, funding documents, schedules, and forecasts within SAP.
• Ensure process hazard reviews and operational readiness inspections (ORI) are conducted and recommendations completed.
• Maintain safety standards, ensuring adherence to inherent process safety principles.
• Provide field supervision and support during project execution.
• Oversee project safety, budget, and schedule compliance.
• Conduct safety kickoff meetings with contractors and operations teams.
• Perform daily contractor safety assessments, job safety analysis (JSA) reviews, and participate in permit issuance processes.
• Lead daily safety/toolbox meetings and report all safety incidents immediately.
• Ensure contractor Emergency Action Plans are submitted before mobilization.
• Participate in safety audits, sampling, and monthly safety meetings.

Qualifications:

• 10-20 years of experience in project engineering or a related field.
• Strong understanding of plant operations and turnaround execution.
• Experience managing capital projects under $5MM.
• Familiarity with SAP for project tracking and financial forecasting.
• Knowledge of Air Separation Units (ASU), Hydrogen (H2, HyCO) plants, and industrial gas operations.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Able to obtain TWIC, passport, and pass refinery background checks as required.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced project engineers looking to lead capital and turnaround projects in a dynamic operations environment!