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Who We Are

Hargrove supplies unparalleled services in engineering, procurement, construction management, and technical services in the industrial, commercial, and government sectors. With over 2,000 Teammates across the US, we build long-term support relationships in the energy generation, manufacturing, research and development, and process-heavy industry in on-site support arrangements, in plant-level small projects and consulting roles, and in larger capital projects.

Hargrove’s key operating principle is to provide the Right People, in the Right Place, at the Right Time. We believe that relationships and partnering together provide the best results and long-term benefits for our clients.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Hargrove. We’re happy to discuss flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business.

What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope: The Principal Project Engineer reports directly to the Facilities Projects Manager and will be in charge of general engineering, procurement, construction supervision and Operations support to the facility for all Capital Projects for both the Home Office and Site. The Principal Project Engineer will also be responsible for schedule and budget for all projects under his/her direction. Must have strong knowledge of design, procurement, construction, operation and maintenance of equipment and other process units within the Plant, also understanding of all facets of processing, storage, and transportation, including health, safety, maintenance, operations, governmental regulations, and associated codes and standards as well as knowledge of FERC, USCG, DOT, and OSHA regulations.

This position is located in Hackberry, LA. Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC) is required.

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Coordination of capital project technical activities including but not limited to scoping, planning, costing, and scheduling.

• Follow Site Methodology to execute capital projects via a stage-gated delivery approach.

• Lead internal evaluation of proposed capital projects and coordinate with Facilities Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, Supply Chain, Environmental, and Safety prior to sanctioning projects. This includes participation in five-year planning.

• Participate in pre-qualification of contractors and sub-contractors prior to any request for bids and provide input in the monitoring of contractors and sub-contractors performance throughout the life of the projects.

• During design: conduct and assist with in-house design or oversee external engineering firms contracted by site. Provide company engineering design input to the contractors for adherence to codes and other relevant standards.

• During fabrication and procurement: coordinate closely with Supply Chain, Warehouse, Manufacturers, and Fabricators for on-time and quality delivery and provision of proper materials and documentation.

• During construction/implementation: work closely with other departments and contractors for safe, on time, and on budget delivery of the projects. Supervising the construction quality and adherence to specifications within a safe work environment for all contractors and subcontractors is a must.

• During project completion and close out: ensure all redlines are complete, as-builts are finalized and stored in OpenText, lessons learned are captured, and all invoices are paid.

• Participate in a multi-discipline team of professionals that provide Company support, monitoring, reporting, and project controls related to the project.

• Participate in the development of engineering specifications and provide support and quality assurance in the procurement of materials, equipment, and services to ensure conformity with sound engineering practice and cost effectiveness.

• For all projects, participate in the Management of Change process for all systems and existing plant modifications, review and provide input to changes through the change order process, and verify that documents and drawings are up to date.

• Keep the Facility Projects Manager informed of any technical, schedule, or cost impacts to other project tasks & activities.

Ideal Background

Education: Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Bio-Medical Engineering from an accredited university is required.

Registration: Professional Engineering and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) registration for the state of Louisiana or Texas is highly preferred.

Experience: This position requires a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in engineering and project management.

• Minimum ten (10) years project engineering experience within the oil and gas industry of which at least five (5) years is in a similar position of responsibility and expertise in an operating facility.

• Candidates must demonstrate extensive field experience to be considered for this position.

• In order to have variety of skills within Facilities Projects Management Team candidates with mechanical experience will be looked upon favorably so that the Team is reasonably and technically self-sufficient during various and multi-discipline projects execution .

• Strong leadership and effective management and organizational skills.

• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Organized and able to manage multiple activities and programs timely and with a high degree of accuracy and meet work deadlines.

• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills.

• A high level of safety awareness and knowledge of applicable design regulations is required.

• Computer skills including, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio, SharePoint, and Document Control Systems.

• Possesses the personality and ability to relate to and to establish a mutually respectful relationship with 1) management, 2) peers, and 3) the various facility level workers whom are all responsible for ensuring good operations.

• Comfortable presenting project information to any level of management.

• The candidate should have a working knowledge of industry and government standards.

• Clear demonstration of multi-tasking and ability to execute several complex projects with competing deadlines under minimum supervision.

• Familiarity with entire Capital Project Life Cycle.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand, walk, climb, run, sit, kneel, twist, bend, pull, push, carry, lift, reach overhead and drive. Most activities involve movement of either the upper and lower body extremities or both and the joints associated with these areas of the body.

• Must be able to enter confined spaces.

• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders that ranges from 4 ft to 200 ft.

• Must be able to lift equipment needed to perform work.

• Must be able to wear safety equipment such as safety harness, respirator, and other protective equipment as needed to perform job.

• Must be willing to be on call, work overtime as required, and handle emergency response responsibilities.

• Must be willing to travel for trainings as required.

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Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Hargrove is passionate about serving our clients within our industry and the local economy, and we recognize that our impact goes beyond building great projects. Our extraordinary teammates serve the community with their time, talent, and generosity. The Hargrove team is a family whose volunteerism makes a huge impact on our communities, and The Hargrove Foundation is the vehicle for making a true difference in the lives of others.

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. Hargrove has consistently been ranked one of the “Best Firms to Work For” by organizations such as ZweigWhite and Business Alabama.

We pair expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe. Our teammates strive to expand their knowledge and contribute to the success of the organization.