Capital Projects Team Lead

Job Description:

Capital Projects Team Lead

Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our three distinct business divisions. Huntsman offers unsurpassed opportunities to build a successful future. Our diverse portfolio creates a range of career fields including manufacturing, research and development, technical services, sales and marketing, customer service - and the list goes on.

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Huntsman is seeking a Capital Projects Team Lead supporting the Performance Products Division located in Conroe, Texas. This position will report to the Sr Engineering Manager.

Job Scope

To manage the capital project process and resources at the Conroe site including, FEED, detail engineering, construction, commissioning and reporting.

In summary, as the Capital Projects Team Lead, you will:

• Manage the Huntsman and Contract engineering capital projects groups at Conroe site.
• Manage capital projects from design through commissioning and assign project managers for larger projects.
• Act as the site capex coordinator (SCC) as defined by corporate for routing and approval of capital expenditure requests. Manage the capital expenditure database for the Conroe site.
• Ensure the continuous flow of capital projects from process design through construction and commissioning.
• Oversee the financial forecasting, tracking and reporting process for capital projects.
• Perform the duties of fixed asset custodian for the Conroe site which includes maintaining the fixed asset ledger and performing quarterly field audits.
• Conduct small expense project prioritization meetings with operations and assign design work as appropriate.
• Review and approve capital project expenditures according to approved scopes of work.
• Develop and present project schedules, forecasts and overall status as required.

Other general responsibilities:

• Follows instructions and performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
• Assists other employees in accomplishment of Huntsman company goals.
• Participates in and completes company-required training programs.
• Participates in Environmental, Health, & Safety initiatives as set forth by the company.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.

Minimum Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering with 10+ years refinery or chemical manufacturing industry related experience.
• Preferred: Project management experience in the chemical or petroleum industry with 5+ years specific experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Project management certification considered a plus.

Skills and Knowledge

• Must have a level of proficiency with Internet, Email, and Microsoft programs
• Must have an in-depth understanding of capital project economics analysis and be able to prioritize work to obtain the required goals.
• Must be able to develop and maintain capital project tracking mechanisms for reporting of expenses and key performance indicators.
• Should possess the ability to work with and direct a variety of styles, personalities, ages, and values. Must display a high degree of integrity, trust, and competence and be willing to accept positive change, difference of opinion, conflict, and/or compromise in the day-to-day problem solving process.
• Must be able to track project progress, identify and remove barriers, provide effective feedback and serve as a resource to personnel under this position's supervision.
• Must be able to ensure the appropriate level of quality, safety and excellence systems engagement for this department

Competencies

• Communicates tactfully and effectively both verbally and in writing, and maintains effective work relations with those encountered during the course of employment.
• Flexibility and adaptability to new instructions and/or dynamic organizational priorities is critical for job success.
• A significant aptitude for language skills is important for job success.
• A moderate aptitude for mathematical skills is important for job success.
• A significant aptitude for mechanical skills is important for job success.
• A moderate level of innovative or creative thinking and application is critical for job success.

Huntsman is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation and/or expression or any other characteristic protected by law in every location in which we have facilities national or local.

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