Capital Portfolio Leader

Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we’re transforming the transportation, industrial application, and consumer markets through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact—on your career, your community, and the world around you.

Location: Deer Park, TX

Travel: None

Job Type: Full-time; On-site

How You'll Make an Impact

As a Capital Portfolio Leader, you will provide overall leadership and technical oversight of the site's capital project portfolio, ensuring engineering projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable standards and regulations. You will be responsible for coordinating projects from concept development through construction, commissioning, and project closeout while partnering with Operations, Maintenance, Procurement, Reliability, Environmental, and Engineering teams. In this role, you will:

• Provide leadership and oversight for the site's capital project portfolio to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Lead, mentor, and develop engineers, technical staff, and project resources while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Ensure engineering designs comply with corporate standards, industry codes, regulations, and process safety requirements.
• Oversee project planning activities, including scope development, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities to ensure successful project execution.
• Manage contractor and vendor relationships to ensure quality, performance, and value delivery.
• Steward project portfolio budgets, forecasts, and capital spending targets.
• Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE), and Process Safety requirements are incorporated throughout project design and execution.
• Provide technical leadership and problem-solving support for engineering, construction, and commissioning challenges.
• Ensure effective project risk identification, mitigation planning, and issue resolution throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project performance, milestones, and deliverables while communicating status updates to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Lead project closeout activities, ensuring complete documentation, knowledge transfer, and handover to Operations and Maintenance teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project execution, engineering standards, and portfolio management processes.

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of project engineering experience in chemical manufacturing/refining environments.
• Experience managing engineering projects from design through construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong knowledge of engineering design principles, project management methodologies, applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with capital budget planning, forecasting, and portfolio management.
• Demonstrated technical problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications that Drive You Forward

• Professional Engineer (PE), Chartered Engineer (CEng), or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience leading engineers, project managers, or technical personnel.
• Knowledge of SAP and project portfolio management systems.
• Experience with AutoDesk suite (AutoCAD, Revit, BIM) and engineering design tools.
• Continuous Improvement, Lean, or Six Sigma experience.
• Strong contractor and vendor management experience.

Your Work Environment

At Lubrizol, we're committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a manufacturing facility, project environment, or office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:

• Working in manufacturing, process, or construction environments with appropriate PPE provided.
• Frequent collaboration with operations, maintenance, engineering, and contractor teams.
• Use of engineering software, project management systems, and digital collaboration tools.
• Site inspections and oversight of construction and commissioning activities.
• Occasional walking, climbing, and field verification activities.
• Adherence to rigorous safety, environmental, and engineering standards.

We continuously invest in our facilities, technologies, and people to ensure they support your well-being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure inclusive and accessible experience.

Benefits that Empower You

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave
• Flexible work environment
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career and professional growth
• Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement
• Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com

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Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. ™ Delivered by You.

For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions—from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems —are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you.

We tackle the world’s toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world—brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you.

Whether you're in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you'll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future. 

We win because of you. Let’s build the future together.