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Plant Project Manager


Job Location:

Hobbs, NM - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 20 September 2026 (19 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 18 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Producers Midstream Management LLC is a private equity backed midstream service provider based in Dallas TX.

PM offers comprehensive benefits including medical dental 401k (company match) tuition reimbursement and much more.

SUMMARY

The Plant Project Manager provides technical leadership project management and oversight for capital projects and facility improvement initiatives associated with natural gas processing plants cryogenic facilities compression stations dehydration systems refrigeration systems and related midstream assets.

This position is responsible for managing projects throughout the full project lifecycle from concept development and engineering through procurement construction commissioning startup and project closeout. The Plant Project Manager works closely with Operations Engineering Maintenance Safety Environmental contractors consultants and other stakeholders to ensure projects are completed safely on schedule within budget and in accordance with Company standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
  • Manage contractors consultants engineering firms vendors and Company personnel to safely design construct commission and start up plant facilities and infrastructure projects.
  • Lead all phases of project development including project scoping feasibility studies detailed engineering procurement bid evaluations contract administration construction oversight commissioning startup and project closeout.
  • Perform and/or oversee project engineering activities including equipment sizing and selection for compressors pumps heat exchangers vessels refrigeration systems dehydration systems piping and associated plant infrastructure.
  • Develop and manage project schedules cost estimates capital budgets AFEs cash flow forecasts and project execution plans.
  • Monitor project expenditures commitments forecasts and schedule performance and communicate project status risks and corrective actions to management.
  • Evaluate plant operating constraints and develop projects focused on increasing throughput improving NGL recovery reducing operating costs improving reliability and enhancing facility safety.
  • Provide technical oversight for plant modifications compression installations equipment upgrades automation improvements debottlenecking projects and facility expansions.
  • Coordinate Management of Change (MOC) activities and participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) HAZOP reviews and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs).
  • Support plant turnarounds outages and maintenance projects including planning budgeting contractor management scheduling and execution.
  • Review PFDs P&IDs equipment specifications plot plans construction drawings engineering calculations and other engineering deliverables.
  • Coordinate construction startup and commissioning activities to ensure projects meet design specifications operational requirements and Company standards.
  • Manage project performance against established safety schedule budget quality and operational objectives.
  • Identify project risks and develop appropriate mitigation and contingency plans.
  • Coordinate with Operations and Maintenance personnel to ensure effective project handoff training documentation and operational readiness.
  • Ensure projects comply with applicable environmental safety regulatory engineering and Company requirements.
  • Maintain accurate project documentation including drawings specifications contracts schedules budgets change orders and project closeout records.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.


Qualifications
The successful candidate should possess strong knowledge and experience in:
  • Natural gas processing plant operations and midstream facilities.
  • Cryogenic processing systems and NGL recovery.
  • Compression dehydration and refrigeration systems.
  • Process equipment piping and related plant infrastructure.
  • Engineering design practices and construction management.
  • Capital project development and execution.
  • Budgeting forecasting scheduling and cost control.
  • Contractor and vendor management.
  • Process Safety Management (PSM) MOC PHA/HAZOP and PSSR processes.
  • Reading and interpreting PFDs P&IDs equipment specifications and construction drawings.
  • Managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Petroleum Engineering or a related engineering discipline preferred.
  • Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in natural gas processing cryogenic plants petrochemical facilities refining or similar industrial facilities.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing capital projects from concept development through construction commissioning and startup.
  • Experience managing multi-million-dollar capital projects preferred.
  • Experience working directly with engineering firms contractors equipment vendors Operations and Maintenance teams preferred.
  • Midstream natural gas processing experience strongly preferred.

Ability to:
  • Work independently and demonstrate strong initiative and sound judgment.
  • Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate activities across multiple departments.
  • Effectively manage contractors consultants vendors and engineering firms.
  • Manage multiple projects schedules budgets and competing priorities simultaneously.
  • Identify and resolve technical construction schedule and cost-related issues.
  • Communicate technical and project information clearly to operations personnel contractors engineers and senior management.
  • Analyze problems evaluate alternatives and develop practical solutions.
  • Maintain strong attention to detail while managing overall project objectives.
  • Work effectively in both office and field environments.


EXPERIENCE and TRAINING GUIDELINES

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires work in both office and field environments including frequent exposure to operating natural gas processing facilities and active construction sites.

Working conditions may include:
  • Office environment work.
  • Field environment work at operating plants and construction sites.
  • Exposure to industrial equipment noise weather conditions and active construction activities.
  • Frequent field visits to project and operating locations.
  • Up to 25% overnight travel may be required.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) while working in plant and construction environments.



Equal Opportunity Employer


Required Experience:

IC


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With more than 70 years of midstream experience, Producers Midstream is committed to maximizing the value of our producer’s operations.

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