Senior Analyst, Operations Planning

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior Analyst, Operations Planning reports to the Manager, Operations Planning and is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, and administration of programs and initiatives that support Cheniere’s operating assets. The Senior Analyst, Operations Planning will understand hydrocarbon processing and will be responsible for tracking and reporting progress on a variety of operations and associated business activities as they relate to governance, operational and financial performance, strategic planning, and organizational alignment. 

This position offers the ability to positively impact multiple operating assets and business units, and it collaborates with all levels of the company, from individual contributors to Executive Management. 

KNOWLEDGE

The Senior Analyst, Operations Planning should have strong organizational skills, be able to multi-task, think critically, and work successfully with a broad range of stakeholders. The Senior Analyst, Operations Planning should have a general understanding of operations within LNG, refining, petrochemical or similar industry and a strong working knowledge of financial analyses, budget management, business planning, and process improvement. 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Support accurate and timely delivery of various Operations reporting as required by the business.
• Support development of the annual Operations OPEX and CAPEX budgets, and five-year business plans for each operating asset, ensuring coordination, data alignment and consistency.
• Conduct a wide variety of ad hoc analyses to support senior management decision making.
• Provide senior management with status reporting of key initiatives. 
• Identify challenges to meeting performance targets, propose corrective measures, and lead their implementation.  
• Optimize analytical and reporting efforts by developing and implementing processes and tools to automate report creation and improve data quality.  
• Develop business processes and procedures governing the operational and financial performance of Cheniere assets.
• Support collation, analysis, and preparation of reports for Independent Engineers, Lenders, and Insurance.
• Coordinate and prepare presentations and reports for Executive Leadership and Board Members.
• Provide support to business deliverables outside of the Operations organization such as Commercial Operations, Accounting, Treasury, Finance, Business Planning and Supply Chain as requested. 

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS)

• Education and Certifications:  Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, or other appropriate business function. Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing status. 
• Experience: 5 years of relevant business or industry experience. LNG experience is a plus. 
• Skills: 
  • Strong leadership and business administration abilities. 
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, written and oral.  
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to manipulate, explore, and interpret data from various sources.  
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work productively and constructively with others.  
  • Highly flexible and adaptable; able to respond quickly to shifting priorities.  
  • Strong attention to detail with a proven record of delivering accuracy with final work products.
  • Must have the ability to proactively work with minimal supervision. 
  • Solid commitment to safety and dedication to the Company’s core values. 
  • Able to work with a culturally diverse group of business and technical teams. 
  • Highly efficient in Microsoft Office productions including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; willingness and ability to learn new software applications. 

DIRECT REPORTS

None

FREEDOM TO ACT

Ability to multi-task and function in a highly dynamic atmosphere with minimum supervision. 

WORK CONDITIONS

• Job is primarily performed in an office environment.  
• Occasionally, work may be performed from home, after normal work hours or on weekends. 
• Some limited domestic travel required to our operating sites, as business conditions dictate. 
• Subject to drug and alcohol testing, per applicable federal regulations or as required by Cheniere. 

ADA JOB REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that the essential functions of the job can be performed and not hinder the employee's performance due to physical, mental, or emotional disability.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Cheniere Energy is an equal opportunity workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation if requested for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.