Motiva Enterprises LLC

Manager, Engineering - Aromatics

LocationHouston, TX
Job Typefull_time

About This Job

At Motiva, our employees' energy, passion, and dedication to excellence are what make us who we are and what allows us to generate energy that makes a house a home, gets us from point A to point B, and enables our health and wellbeing. We invest in every aspect of our employees' lives because, at Motiva, our people matter.

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.

Similar Jobs

Trending Jobs

company-logo

Electrical Engineer

Dudley Staffing
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$55 - $75
Canonsburg, PA
5 months ago
company-logo

Division Order Analyst

Coronado Resources
Job TypeFull-time
 
Dallas, TX
about 2 months ago
company-logo

Professional Landman

Penterra Services, LLC
Job TypeContract
 
Lovington, NM
23 days ago
company-logo

Accounts Payable Clerk

LPR Energy
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$65000 - $65000
Dallas, TX
2 months ago
company-logo

Division Order Landman

R. Lacy Services, Ltd.
Job TypeFull-time
 
Longview, TX
about 1 month ago
company-logo

contract landman

HPS Oil & Gas Properties
Job TypeFull-time
 
Lafayette, LA
4 months ago
company-logo

Oil and Gas Land and Title Analyst - SAM Associate II

Bank of America
Job TypeFull-time
 
Dallas, TX
3 months ago
company-logo

Attorney

Toeppich & Associates
Job TypeFull-time
 
Houston, TX
over 1 year ago
company-logo

Title Landman

Sustain Land Services
Job TypeFull-time
 
Norman, OK
3 months ago
company-logo

Senior Landman

Greenlake Energy
Job TypeFull-time
 
Austin, TX
3 months ago
company-logo

Electrical Designer

Dudley Staffing
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$45 - $60
Canonsburg, PA
5 months ago
company-logo

Title Reviewer

Innovation Land Services
Job TypeFull-time
 
Pittsburgh, PA
5 months ago
company-logo

Oil and Gas Title Attorney

Oliva Gibbs PLLC
Job TypeFull-time
 
Houston, TX
2 months ago
company-logo

Landman

Stockyards Energy Land Services
Job TypeContract
 
Akiachak, TX
6 months ago
company-logo

Civil/Structural Designer

Dudley Staffing
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$30 - $60
Canonsburg, PA
5 months ago
company-logo

contract Landman

HPS Oil & Gas Properties
Job TypeFull-time
 
Midland, TX
4 months ago
company-logo

contract Landman

HPS Oil & Gas Properties
Job TypeFull-time
 
Cheyenne, WY
4 months ago
company-logo

E & I - Office/Field Administration

Surepoint Group
Job Typefull_time
 
Grande Prairie, AB
25 days ago
company-logo

Senior Division Order Analyst

Formentera
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$110000 - $130000
Austin, TX
about 1 year ago
company-logo

Mechanical/Piping Engineer

Dudley Staffing
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$55 - $75
Canonsburg, PA
5 months ago

Notice: The inclusion of job postings or company information on our platform does not imply endorsement, partnership, or affiliation. Listings may include publicly available roles from various sources, and companies shown may not have a direct relationship with Energy Hire.