Process Engineering Design Systems Lead

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Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Motiva refines, distributes and markets petroleum products throughout the Americas. The company's Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex in Port Arthur, TX, is comprised of North America's largest refinery with a total throughput of 720,000 barrels per day, the world's second largest base oil plant, and an integrated chemical plant. Under exclusive long-term brand licenses with Shell and Phillips 66 (for the 76® brand), Motiva's commercial operations supply more than 12 billion gallons of fuel to customers annually. Motiva is wholly owned by Aramco, one of the world's largest integrated energy and chemicals companies.

Position Overview:

The Process Engineering Design Systems Lead reports to Sr. Manager, Engineering Design Technology (EDT) and serves as the corporate technical expert for Motiva's P&IDs, Digital Twin initiatives, and other 2D Design applications. The purpose of this position is to ensure that As-Built and project databases for Motiva's P&IDs are maintained and properly managed to ensure the safe, reliable operations of Motiva's facilities and provide a competitive advantage through efficient project design, improved operational performance, and advanced digital twin capabilities.

The Process Engineering Design Systems Lead provides leadership, advanced support, and establishes Motiva's long and short-term strategy for all matters related to 2D Engineering Design Software for P&IDs and site-wide Digital Twin implementation. They provide assurance and develop standards and documented guides to ensure proper and consistent use of these tools for projects, operations, and maintenance. They provide technical expertise and support on system design, software upgrades, and troubleshooting.

As the Digital Twin Champion for the site, this role will drive the vision, implementation, and adoption of digital twin technology to create virtual representations of physical assets, enabling improved decision-making, operational efficiency, and lifecycle management. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate digital twin capabilities with existing systems, establish data governance protocols, and demonstrate the business value of digital transformation initiatives.

They are also responsible for workflow process development and user training for EPC partners including HVECs, focusing on both 2D Engineering Design Software for P&ID utilization and digital twin integration to maximize the value of these engineering design systems.

Responsibilities:

Engineering Design Systems Administration

• Administration of Engineering Design applications - Smart P&ID, other 2D design applications, and digital twin platforms
  • Setup and configuration, installation, user access control, backup, troubleshooting, project data cleanup, database administration, report customization etc.
  • Ownership of the P&ID data management for projects, operations, and maintenance
  • Smart P&ID automation programming
  • Customization of reference data, synchronization activities, workshare collaboration and quality checks
  • Maintain and document reference data standards, attributes across the sites, maintain project deliverables and training materials
  • Coordinate with design team, project team, document management team and technical groups to provide operations and maintenance support
  • Support document management application in conjunction with Management of Change (MOC), revision management and data handover
  • Assist IT in planning and implementation of software upgrades and patches

Digital Twin Leadership

• Serve as site champion for digital twin initiatives, establishing the vision, implementation strategy, and roadmap
• Lead the integration of SmartPlant P&ID data with digital twin platforms to create comprehensive virtual asset representations
• Develop data governance protocols and standards for digital twin implementation
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to identify high-value digital twin use cases
• Measure and communicate the business impact of digital twin initiatives to leadership
• Establish best practices for maintaining synchronization between physical assets and their digital counterparts

Technical Leadership and Support

• Function as the front-end technical interface with EPCs, third party vendors for software testing assignments and application support for both SmartPlant P&ID and digital twin technologies
• Provide technical guidance, training, and support to 2D designers, application end users and superusers within Motiva, EPCs and HVECs on subjects related to Motiva's 2D design work procedures, standards, and digital twin capabilities
• Develop standard procedures and project guides, quality assurance documents for maintenance, operations, and projects that incorporate both traditional design systems and digital twin methodologies
• Stay abreast of updates and/or changes to industry standards and practices, particularly regarding digital twin technology advancements
• Communicate strategies, risks, and recommendations to Motiva Leadership regarding technical approach for design project execution, data extraction, and digital transformation to improve the quality of project deliverables and operational performance

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Lead cross-functional initiatives to maximize the value of engineering design systems and digital twin technology
• Establish communication channels between engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to ensure digital twin data remains accurate and valuable throughout asset lifecycle
• Facilitate knowledge transfer between teams to build organizational capability in digital systems

Experience and Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:

• Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
• 5 Years of relevant Hexagon SPID Administration experience
• 10 Years of experience in project execution regarding P&ID development and engineering design for oil and gas, petrochemical and/or chemical industry
• Training certification on Hexagon SPID Administration and Advanced User
• Proven experience administering, troubleshooting, and customizing of Hexagon's SPPID
• Strong knowledge of Smart Engineering Tools
• Understanding of database architecture related to Hexagon's Smart applications, Oracle/SQL database structure, Oracle report builder and SQL developer
• Knowledge of PIP standards and practices (PIC001)
• Strong communication and engagement skills
• Experience with systems integration and data management across multiple platforms
• Demonstrated leadership in implementing or supporting engineering technology solutions

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience with digital twin concepts, implementation, or related technologies
• Knowledge of asset lifecycle information management principles
• Understanding of 3D modeling software and how it integrates with 2D design systems
• Experience leading cross-functional technical initiatives or serving as a technology champion
• Ability to think analytically and adapt quickly
• Self-driven and motivated
• Conceptual thinker and able to work with complex systems
• Experience with P&ID field walkdowns
• Experience working for an owner/operator
• Background in change management and technology adoption strategies
• Experience developing technical standards and best practices
• Knowledge of data governance principles and practices

We reserve the right to amend or withdraw Motiva jobs at any time, including prior to the closing date. Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or grade.

Applicants for regular U.S. positions must be authorized to work in the United States for Motiva Enterprises LLC without the need for sponsorship of an immigration authorization or visa (for example, TN, H-1B, or other employment-based immigration authorization or visa).

Motiva participates in E-Verify.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.