Associate Engineer

Sunoco LPis a leading energy infrastructure and fuel distribution master limited partnership operating across 32 countries and territories in North America, the Greater Caribbean, and Europe. The Partnership's midstream operations include an extensive network of approximately 14,000 miles of pipeline and over 160 terminals. This critical infrastructure complements the Partnership's fuel distribution operations, which distribute over 15 billion gallons annually to approximately 11,000 Sunoco and partner-branded retail locations, as well as independent dealers and commercial customers.

At Sunoco, we take great pride in what we do and wholeheartedly believe our employees drive success for our company and our customers. We are always looking for the best and brightest talent and we are committed to making your job a challenging and rewarding experience.

Summary:

Provide technical expertise for development, design, and execution of capital, expense, and maintenance projects in a safe, profitable, timely and efficient manner..

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops, designs, and performs cost estimation and prepares/submits "Authorization for Expenditures" (AFEs) for capital and expense projects. Evaluation, design, specification and estimation of costs, for preparation and submittal of project AFEs, is a vital function for this position.
  
• Prepares specifications and procures materials and equipment for a timely and efficient execution of projects.
  
• Provides technical support to all departments that will result in safe, efficient and cost effective installations.
  
• Performs engineering, design, installation, and startup of capital, expense and maintenance projects. Supervises contract personnel as needed to perform these functions.
  
• Performs cost tracking and status reporting for assigned projects.
  
• Implement all company job related processes, procedures, guidelines, and best practices.
  
• Manages multiple projects simultaneously within a managed budget and execution schedule.
  
• Follows all safety rules and guidelines as established by the HES Department.
  
• Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations.
  
• Reduces potential risk to public safety and environment and minimize company liability.
  

Requirements:

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:

• BS in Engineering with a preference for Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, or Petroleum Engineering.
  
• 0-3 years experience in engineering and project management required. 0-5 years exposure in a pipeline/petrochemical operating environment preferred
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the capability to work with corporate and terminal/pipeline personnel, senior management, as well as applications licensors and other industry contacts required
  
• Excellent PC skills, with proficiency in Microsoft products required. Proficient in Excel spreadsheet skills.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills and capable of taking initiative and making decisions is required
  
• Basic knowledge of petroleum products and industry terminology required.
  
• Proficient project coordination and management skills required
  
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail, with the ability to proof work for accuracy
  
• Basic knowledge of terminal/pipeline systems and terminal/pipeline optimization economics required
  
• Ability to work independently with little supervision as well as possess the capability to work efficiently in a team environment required
  
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently, managing time and scheduling to meet appropriate deadlines
  

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to handle, feel, or utilize finger dexterity; reach with hands and arms; and may occasionally be required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.