Membrane Technology & Research, Inc. (MTR) is a world leader in membrane separation technology. Our industrial separations business areas include the petrochemical, refining, power, and natural gas industries. MTR is a small company located in Newark, CA with additional sales offices in Belgium, and China. MTR manufactures membrane materials in our Newark location and designs gas separation systems to utilize membrane separation technology for our customers.
MTR is working on exciting new carbon capture technologies and is looking for a highly motivated project manager to work with our team of talented engineers and researchers in the MTR carbon capture division. This project manager will be responsible for managing our new carbon capture projects.
Job responsibilities include:
Define and manage the project scope
Create and manage project schedules using Microsoft Project to ensure each project is completed within the given timeframe
Manage the project budget with regards to project resources, equipment purchases, and outside contractors
Manage changes in scope and design including cost, resources, and schedule
Specify, review and/or comment on process equipment sizing and selection including gas blowers, compressors, pumps, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and others
Generate, review and/or comment on technical documents such as P&ID, process flow diagrams, general arrangement drawings, 3D models, and others
Manage resources from different departments within the company
Manage external contractors and EPCs from an owner-project manager's perspective
Create a Project Charter, Statement of Work, Work Breakdown Structure, and Project Closeout Plan for each project
Review, negotiate and approve terms and conditions with outside contractors and suppliers
Issue purchase order requisitions and manage delivery progress of purchased parts and equipment
Continually monitor and report on project performance. This includes creating monthly project update reports for all stakeholders within the company
Manage all incoming and outgoing project documents
Lead project meetings with internal and external stakeholders. Create and distribute meeting minutes
Job Requirements:
8-12 years of industrial project management and/or technical experience
Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering
Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
Organized and timely on all aspects of the job
Ability to work in a team setting
Ability to work remote effectively
Experience in risk identification and management
Strong familiarity with common process design practices and related engineering elements (process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, instruments and controls, general arrangement of equipment, etc.)
Experience in managing projects over $10 million
Mastery of Microsoft Project, Word, and Excel programs
Preferred Requirements:
PMP (Project Management Professional) certificate or equal
Experience in the power, petrochemical, refinery, or natural gas industry
Experience in rotating equipment (fans, compressors, and pumps) industry
Experience resolving project issues in the field, participating in HAZOPs, and assisting with commissioning activities on industrial systems.
Salary Range
Salary ranges for MTR positions are dependent on the level of education and number of years of relevant experience the candidates has, and what other MTR employees in similar positions with a similar skill set are earning. We estimate the range for this position to be between $130,000 and $140,000.