Refinery Project Manager

Job Title

Refinery Project Manager

Who are we?

Founded in 1924, Irving Oil is a family-owned international refining and marketing company with a history of long-term partnerships and relationships. With operations throughout Eastern Canada, New England and Ireland we focus on delivering quality products and exceptional service to our customers and our communities. Every day, we strive to put our good energy in action to bring families together, support the environment and local wildlife, and to create learning opportunities that empower the next generation.

Here's what you can expect from us:
When you're a part of our team, you'll see how we bring good energy to all that we do. At Irving Oil, we strive for a work environment where each of us feels we belong, can bring our whole selves to work, and where we treat our fellow employees with kindness and respect. Together, we will support our corporate strategy, high standards and the communities where we live and work. Our collaborative approach, safety-first culture and commitment to building resilient teams helps reinforce our internal brand position where People Matter. That's why we're dedicated to investing in our employees’ potential, so that they can reach their career goals.

**Job Description**:
What you can expect in a typical day

Our team manages physical asset related projects and programs at our refinery in Saint John, NB. As a Refinery Project Manager you will lead the development and execution of a number of small and medium sized projects. Responsibilities include preparing baseline documents and funding requests for each project phase, and subsequent controlling to the baseline as the project develops and is executed. You will work collaboratively with cross functional teams to manage multiple projects concurrently. Project complexity can vary and must follow our refinery and corporate policies, instructions, and procedures.

What we offer:
- Competitive salary, bonus, and pension plan- Flexible benefits, including a Health Spending Account- Wellness support, including annual wellness allowance and paid personal care days- Paid vacation and vacation purchasing- Personal and professional development opportunities- Named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for seven consecutive years

Your roles and responsibilities:
- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables ensuring they align with overall business goals.- Work collaboratively with stakeholders, specifically senior management and project sponsors.- Develop and submit funding requests for each project phase; complete baseline documentation including the Project Execution Plan, estimate, schedule, and risk management plan.- Coordinate the completion of Engineering deliverables for each project phase.- Liaise with Supply Management through the development and execution of the project to ensure procurement and contract deliverables are complete in accordance with the project strategy and schedule.- Interface with Turnaround and Construction groups through the development and execution as well as completion and handover of the project.- Manage and control the project schedule, cost, and risks; liaise and coordinate with Project Controls to provide monthly updates on cost and schedule, both actuals and forecast; provide other project updates and reports as required.- Interface with Program Managers as required to ensure the various projects are managed effectively within the programs’ mandates.- Liaise with Capital Portfolio Management to ensure schedule requirements and funding needs of various projects are incorporated into the short and long term capital budget.- Effectively communicate and manage project expectations to team member and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.- Identify and resolve issues and conflicts with stakeholder groups to ensure alignment of key stakeholders with the project strategy.- Develop and deliver progress reports, requirements documentation, presentations, and any other necessary project communication.- Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential problem areas, and devise contingency and mitigation plans.

Professional skills- Strong financial acumen to manage project budgets, typically for capital projects under $5M.- Able to provide direction to different team members while working on multiple projects.- Flexible working style to adapt quickly to changing priorities, unforeseen circumstances, and tight timelines; able to redirect the focus of the team quickly.- Strong communication skills; written, oral, and presentation skills.- Proactive mindset; always searching to identify possible issues from multiple areas and developing plans to mitigate.

Education and experience- Post-secondary education in a technical field, an industrial trade, or equivalent experience.- Minimum 10 years of experience working in the heavy industrial field in engineering, reliability, construction, maintenance, or Turnarounds, preferably in a projec