Operations Specialist - LQF

• Quintana, TX, US
• Posted On: 01/16/2025
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Job Class: Operations

Job Summary

This senior position will be responsible for providing technical knowledge of the day-to-day operations and maintenance activities of a 3Train 13. 2 MTPA APCI Liquefaction and Marine terminal. The main focus will be on optimization of the entire value chain from natural gas delivery or export to LNG import or export. This position will require utilizing engineering documents, collected field data and communications, Key Performance Indicators, production schedules, energy usage, ship scheduling, etc. to monitor the terminal performance. The individual will be highly involved in “hands-on” activities and develop a close working relationship with operations and maintenance personnel.

Location/Travel Information

This position is based at the Quintana LQF Terminal with frequent travel to off-site locations as required. This position requires the incumbent to hold a valid, unexpired driver's license at all times in order to perform the essential functions of the job.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Monitors the day to day operations and optimization efforts of the Liquefaction and Marine processes.
• Identify problems, troubleshoot, and produce documents and justifications for plant-wide improvements in process, maintenance, and operations leading to a more efficient and productive facility.
• Provide daily guidance to the operations team in the safe, reliable and efficient methods of operations within the LQF Terminal
• Mentor and coach staff and provide a positive role model in key operation areas, following best industry practices such as zero recordable injuries and zero environmental violations.
• Conduct panel walk-downs with the operations team to discuss any operational concerns.
• Implement the operation standards through detailed procedures and defined workflow processes
• As a member of the Production Leadership Team, contribute positively and assist in the development of an organization that embraces a commitment to safety and environmental best practices, continuous improvement, and teamwork.
• Ensure operational safety through participation in safety meetings and in the field with the workforce.
• Work closely with Superintendents, Shift Supervisors, Engineering as well as the Operation and Maintenance planners to ensure global communication.
• Work in close coordination with Gas Schedulers in relation to daily input/output including monthly forecast. Has a good understanding of contractual provisions for each upstream gas provider.
• Work closely with operations to ensure nominated daily gas volumes and production goals and reporting protocols are met.
• Interface daily with Technical Staff
• Develop and deliver daily operation directives in coordination with the Operation and Maintenance Superintendents
• Responsible and has a key role in developing and implementing operational and maintenance activities during planned outages.
• Maintain high-quality working relationships with both operations, engineering, and maintenance departments
• Act as backup for Operations Superintendent during scheduled/unscheduled absences.
• Other duties as assigned and deemed necessary by facility management.
• Track and support closure of process incident reports involving process trips and upsets of all facilities
• Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence

Education, Certification, and Experience

Minimum Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum Experience Required: 5 years’ of direct work/high-level functional knowledge and experience in Large Scale Liquefaction or Petro-Chemical Facility

Preferred Education: Associate degree in Chemical/Process Technology

Preferred Experience: 10 years’ of direct work/high-level functional knowledge and experience in Large Scale Liquefaction Facility

Competencies

• Strong organizational/time management skills and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work with different departments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experienced in the use of PC equipment and software including Windows and MS Office products
• Strong analytical skills
• Active learner
• Self-starter/motivated, able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to work under pressure, handle stress, and meet deadlines in a rapidly changing environment
• Strong commitment to HSE with the ability to inspire and lead others

Work Environment

• Must be able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions.
• Operates in an industrial plant environment.
• Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions.
• Not necessarily protected from weather and temperature changes. Possible exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts and electrical circuits.
• Exposure to constant, or intermittent sounds of a pitch level sufficient to cause marked distraction.
• Routinely uses standard office and field communications equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers w/scanner and fax, and radios.

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.

• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. as required in order to lift files, boxes and office equipment as necessary.
• Ability to drive to other Company work locations as required.
• Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility.
• Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift.
• The incumbent is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Physically able to walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle and move items weighing up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
• Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this role, the incumbent will be required to talk and hear.
• May be required to enter confined spaces.
• May be required to work at elevated heights.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)

• Transportation Worker Identification Card

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

HSE Roles and Responsibilities

Support the policies, efforts, and programs of Freeport LNG Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Management System. Actively participate in the HSE Management System Policies. Ensure that HSE concerns are given priority in all activities completed within their area of responsibility. Implement routine inspections to ensure safe operating conditions.