Director of Projects

Flint Hills Resources is an independent refining and chemicals company. The company has expanded its operations through capital projects and acquisitions worth more than $5.3 billion since 2002. Its refineries and ethanol plants produce fuels that power much of Texas, the Midwest and the Alaska interior. Its petrochemicals are used to manufacture goods such as plastics, building products and packaging materials. Its asphalt is used in communities across the Midwest and Alaska. The base oils it markets are the principle raw material used to produce premium motor oil, commercial lubricants and sealants and coatings.
Flint Hills Resources employs about 3,600 people who are focused on creating value for customers and society. This workforce includes plant operators, accountants, marketers, environmental, health and safety professionals and engineers, among other career types, who work in a variety of settings: corporate headquarters, terminals, refineries, ethanol plants, chemical plants or sales offices. The company owns refineries and chemical plants in Alaska, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Texas, and ethanol plants in Iowa. In addition, the company owns and operates fuel and/or asphalt terminals in Alaska, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin. Flint Hills owns an interest in base oils plant in Louisiana, and a biodiesel feedstock development company in California. In addition to sales offices in North America, the company has a sales presence in Switzerland, Hong Kong and Belgium to serve global customers.

ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES and EXPECTATIONS:

Create organizational structure to support plant project and turnaround requirements
Lead energy improvement team. Assimilate team and develop vision and metrics to lead to continuous improvement of energy usage
Manage capital, expense, and turnaround projects group for the Port Arthur facility
Ensure Project Management Guidelines from FHR are followed for all projects. Develop group systems to support PMG.
Develop group capabilities with FHR and engineering contractor to ensure effective use of resources to meet project demands
Ensure that engineering standards are followed on all projects with proper documentation for all phases of all projects
Establish execution roles and expense projects to coordinate effective implementation of all project execution
Help set plant goals and initiatives and drive plant vision and resultsWORK EXPERIENCE and SKILLS REQUIRED:10+ years of Project Manager experience in Petrochemical or Chemical industryEDUCATION REQUIRED:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering disciplineWORK EXPERIENCE and SKILLS PREFERRED:Certified Project ManagerPHYSICAL DEMANDS or UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Stooping, bending, crawling, pushing, pulling and squatting
Climbing heights of up to 180 feet (stairs and ladders) and climbing portable lad...