Project Lead/Engineer

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

About the Unit

At Yara Trinidad Ltd., we are committed to helping feed the world while operating safely, responsibly, and sustainably.

Join Our Team

Are you an experienced engineering professional with a passion for project delivery, planning, reliability, and continuous improvement? We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Project Lead/Engineer to lead and coordinate the planning, development and execution of capital projects, plant modifications, reliability improvement initiatives, turnaround and outages and technical studies in support of the Company's operational and strategic objectives.

Reporting directly to the Manager, Turnaround & Planning, the successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary technical teams, contractors, consultants and vendors to support the safe, efficient and successful delivery of projects and planning objectives. The role requires a strong focus on safety, quality, schedule, cost and technical performance throughout the project lifecycle, from concept development through execution, commissioning and close-out.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Lead assigned projects through all phases of development and execution, from concept development to close-out.
Lead routine and contingency planning activities from initiation to close outphase.
Develop scopes, cost estimates, schedules, resource requirements, and execution strategies.
Ensure all works are executed in accordance with approved scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality requirements.
Lead the integration of projects for planned turnarounds, outages, and shutdowns.
Review engineering drawings, technical specifications, contractor deliverables, and vendor documentation to ensure compliance.
Participate in engineering design reviews, HAZOPs, Simops, Risk Assessments, RCAs, constructability reviews, and project planning activities.
Monitor job progress performance and recommend corrective actions to address schedule, safety, cost, resource, or technical challenges.
Coordinate the activities of contractors, consultants, vendors, and other stakeholders involved in work execution.
Support procurement activities, including material management, technical bid evaluations, vendor selection, and contract administration.
Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality requirements and applicable standards as per an IMS organisation.
Provide regular verbal and written updates and reports on work progress, forecasts, milestones, expenditures, and key performance indicators.
Participate in the Management of Change (MOC) process and ensure the proper implementation of approved changes.
Support commissioning, performance testing, handover, and close-out activities.
Conduct post-work/contract reviews and document and incorporate lessons learned into future jobs.
Contribute to site continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide technical guidance and support to team members, contractors, and stakeholders as required.

What You Need for This Position

Minimum Qualifications:

B.Sc. Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
Minimum of ten (10) years' experience in a petrochemical, oil and gas, energy, manufacturing, or other heavy industrial environment.
Demonstrated experience in project engineering, project execution, maintenance, data analysis, turnaround support, RCA and plant improvement initiatives.
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and contractors during work planning and execution.

The following will be considered an asset:

PMP certification or an equivalent recognized project management certification.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Sound knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and industry best practices.
Experience in planning, cost estimating, budgeting, scheduling, cost control, and execution.
Proficiency in project management software, including MS Project and/or Primavera.
Working knowledge of engineering disciplines associated with process industries.
Knowledge of turnaround planning and project integration within outages and shutdowns.
Experience using SAP or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
Ability to review engineering drawings, technical specifications, and contractor deliverables.
Knowledge of engineering standards, codes, and industry practices applicable to the process industries.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with risk assessment, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and continuous improvement methodologies.
Effective communication (both written and verbal), stakeholder engagement, and coordination skills.
Working knowledge of Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality management systems including OSHA.
Familiarity with Management of Change (MOC) processes and engineering governance requirements.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining focus on safety, quality, schedule, and cost performance.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a dynamic environment with multidisciplinary teams.
Ability and flexibility to work in a 24/7 operating environment, including participation in an on-call roster, as required.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a results-oriented and collaborative engineering professional who can effectively lead projects from concept through execution and close-out, while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, cost and schedule performance.

The successful candidate will demonstrate sound technical judgement, strong planning and problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a dynamic industrial environment. The role requires someone who is comfortable working in a process plant environment, including at heights and in confined spaces, and who can work effectively across engineering disciplines, coordinate contractors and vendors, respond to changing operational requirements, and provide clear recommendations to support decision-making.

A proactive approach to risk management, reliability, continuous improvement and lessons learned will be important, together with the ability to build effective working relationships across multidisciplinary teams.

As Health, Environment, Safety and Quality (HESQ) are fundamental to our operations, the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to safe work execution, effective risk management, and compliance with applicable HESQ, engineering and operational requirements.

Apply no later than 22 November, 2026

This advertisement provides an overview of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities.

Knowledge grows through differences

Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.

As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.

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