What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Manager position at Motiva Enterprises, LLC?
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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 Business Development Manager (BDM) is a senior role in the Capital Projects Department and has responsibility and accountability for the successful development and management of assigned projects. The BDM leads project teams from initiation to Concept Selection (FEL2A). The BDM is the owner of the project’s Business Case for the lifecycle of the project (project initiation through turnover to Operations) and is responsible and accountable for ensuring that a project meets business objectives, is aligned with the Capital Business Plan, and Sponsors and Stakeholders are aligned with the project drivers, objectives and proposed scope of work.
The BDM works closely with Sponsors, Business Teams, and multiple disciplines (Operations, Discipline Engineering, Process Safety Management, Project Engineering, Environmental, and Economics & Scheduling) to define the Business Case, develop project scope, develop project deliverables, and evaluate alternatives via comparative economics and risk analysis.
Responsibilities:
- Lead Project Framing sessions to define project objectives and boundaries.
- Develop project justification including business case.
- Work with Engineering and Production teams to identify alternative scopes and identify cost-effective solutions that meet project objectives.
- Set priorities for the Front-End Development team to meet project objectives and achieve the Capital Plan.
- Create Project Premise documents.
- Create and obtain approval for Concept Select packages.
- Lead Business and Engineering Alignment Sessions (BEAM)
- Work with Project Managers and Project Engineers to develop schedules and estimates.
- Create and present funding request documents (decision support packages including Opportunity/Investment Proposals, Executive Summaries, and PowerPoint presentations)
- Lead routine project meetings and reviews.
Experience and Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- 8 years of experience working in a Projects role at a refining or chemicals facility
- Understanding of how to manage critical knowledge and information to Stakeholders
- Experience with economic modeling
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent organizational and planning skills
- Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
- Demonstrated experience in communication and presentation development, with the ability to convey complex ideas to diverse audiences
Preferred Education and Experience:
- 3 years of exposure to Stage-Gate Capital Project Processes
- 3 years of process engineering experience
Physical Requirements:
- Physical ability to work around and on industrial equipment, including frequent climbing of stairs and ladders
- Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (respirator, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, heeled boots, and hearing protection)
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.
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