The Program Manager – Electrical and Instrumentation Reliability manages a set of complex, interrelated projects that make up the refinery’s long-term electrical and instrumentation reliability plan. They will manage multiple Project Leads assigned to groups of related projects organized into programs to provide specific deliverables; all of which must be collectively managed to provide the desired improvement to the refinery’s electrical and instrumentation reliability. The Program Manager and teams unite the efforts of related projects to create more benefits than the sum of their parts. This role is for experienced and highly skilled senior project managers with superior or advanced interpersonal skills and a solid technical background in electrical and/or instrumentation engineering. The Program Manager reports to the Project Execution Lead to assist the entire Capital Projects staff in professional development or to effectively deliver enterprise or department programs/projects.
Duties And Responsibilities•Manage and direct multiple projects that make up the electrical and instrumentation reliability program
•Translate electrical/instrumentation reliability goals and objectives into concrete strategy and tactical plans
•Work on complex problems where analysis of the situation or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors to achieve the best results
•Exercise judgement within broadly defined policies and practices to develop corporate methods, techniques
•Work effectively with internal and external customers, third-party vendors, and senior management in accomplishing project objectives
•Evaluate complex situations accurately and identify viable solutions that create successful outcomes for the client
•Work closely with the Program Sponsor and the Program Review Board to facilitate decisions necessary for successful program delivery
•Oversee effective project oversight and reviews to effect program success
•Develop and maintain lessons learned inputs to the project repository for use in future programs
•Resolve political, resource, budgeting, change, and legal issues affecting the program
•Serve as a mentor/advisor/decision maker to project managers for the program for issues related to corporate politics, external politics, customer relations, governmental regulation, project quality, project risk, and safety
•Report program status and escalate issues to upper management as needed
•Oversee the development and selection of projects within the program
•Oversee the development of proposals and requests for proposals associated with the program
•Oversee vendor relations and procurement related to the program
•Oversee the execution and delivery of projects related to successful program execution
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Requirements
•Understanding of the strategic and operational issues of the project or business unit
•Ability to train, mentor, and develop project managers in project management methodologies and their application
•Liaison and consultative skills; negotiation skills within a context of high political sensitivity and conflicting interests
•Presentation and written communication skills, including proposal writing
•Ability to advise on complex matters to nonspecialists
•Demonstrated ability in managing internal and external customer expectations on program requirements and deliverables
•Highly developed business acumen
•Skilled at requirements analysis and management
•Strong writing, mentoring, negotiation, communication, and meeting facilitation skills; ability to use a combination of formal authority and influence skill sets
•Strong integration skills; ability to coordinate all aspects of a project or program
•Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
•Ability to manage in a matrix environment
Background, Experience, And Education Requirements
•College degree in electrical or instrumentation engineering; an advanced engineering degree is helpful; education in finance/accounting and an MBA is helpful; related work experience can be substituted for educational requirements in some cases
•A professional engineering license is highly desirable
•Must have held project management and leadership positions (reflecting increasing levels of responsibility) in an organization of comparable size; five to seven years of project management experience with experience in large, complex projects and management of distributed project resource teams; three to five years of experience in the refining industry with previous supervisory or coaching experience
•Proficiency in computerized scheduling tools (P6, MS Project) and other related project management software
•PMP or other equivalent project management certification; PgMP certification is helpful
•Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams within a formalized project and program framework
About Big West Oil LLC.
Owned and operated by FJ Management, Big West Oil believes employees are the foundation of success. The facility currently employs about 270 people, with an average employee tenure of 12 years. Employees at Big West Oil LLC pride themselves on building value to last. Big West Oil is 1 of 5 Utah refineries that produce gasoline, diesel, and other chemicals. We pride ourselves in being stewards for the industry in environmental compliance, and our passion for building a family-oriented culture supporting employee fulfillment and career longevity.
Why Join Big West Oil?
At Big West Oil, we believe our people are the foundation of our success. We offer:
•Great Bi-Annual bonus program
•Retirement programs – 401k and profit sharing with potential for 21% from the Company
•Competitive Health Insurance- Medical, Dental, Vision
•Tuition Reimbursement and Disability Insurance
•9/80 work schedule- for a better work-life balance
Equal Opportunity Employer
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North Salt Lake, UT
full time