Facility Ops Supervisor

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Project Overview:

Bechtel is partnering with NextDecade to support their vision to provide the world access to lower carbon intensive energy with their Rio Grande LNG (RGLNG) project in Brownsville, Texas. RGLNG is a natural gas liquefaction and export terminal situated on a 984-acre site on the banks of the Brownsville ship channel. The first phase of the RGLNG project consists of three liquefaction trains, two storage tanks and one marine berth. At full capacity, the five-train facility will have a production capacity of 27 million tonnes per annum (MTPA).

Brownsville, Texas is a city known for its diverse history, tradition, and rich culture. Located in the southernmost region in the beautiful state of Texas, lays Brownsville a rich, tropical oasis bordering the Rio Grande River and near the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. Brownsville embraces innovation, looks forward to the future and beyond!

Job Summary:

The CSU Operations Lead will be responsible for the startup and initial operations for all permanent plant equipment and  systems from Commissioning completion until Substantial Completion and handover to the Customer. The Bechtel Operations Lead provides day to day direction to the seconded Operations team until Substantial Completion to ensure safe and reliable operation of the equipment within equipment design parameters, introduction of feed gas and ramp up to prepare for LNG Production and Plant Performance Testing. This position reports to, and takes day to day direction from, the Project Commissioning & Startup Manager to plan the initial operations of systems to support the completion of the project. #LI-SP1

Major Responsibilities:

• Active leadership in the Zero Accident Plus (ZAP) program; ensuring both process safety and personal safety, as well as ensuring the highest environmental and health standards on the Jobsite.
• Active leadership in the Quality program (including work not performed by CSU). Target zero punchlists to avoid downstream impacts.
• Day to day direction of seconded Client Operators Ensuring that project provided operations support is provided (such as buildings and other facilities)
• Coordinates the technical input and support of the Air Products team on-site, including supporting commissioning and operations teams.
• Management of the performance testing and commissioning demonstration tests, including planning all tests to conform with the requirement of the Prime contract.
• Coordinate with the laboratory team to provide project support for commissioning, initial operations, and performance testing.
• Coordinate any equipment maintenance and/or operational issues that may require project support, such as the provision of ICSS Engineers for tuning and configuration/graphics changes required.
• Participates in HAZOP, HAZID and 3D Model reviews
• Develops, coordinates, and implements approved and budgeted training and development programs, including on the job training as well as on-site and off-site courses and programs
• Develops or obtains training manuals and instructional aids and materials as required.Implements approved training programs for designated personnel to ensure progressive training.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13  years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Extensive work experience in Commissioning, startup and operations fields, specifically all aspects of field and control room operation, shift supervision, and development of operational philosophies and processes to ensure safe, and reliable Plant operations.
• Prior experience of Process Systems pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup of LNG systems/facilities.
• Prior Experience and knowledge of AP-C3MR Process
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Additional Skills / Information

• Prior experience with Bechtel CSU processes and procedures preferred.
• Knowledge of processes and work task involved with large scale gas processing facilities.
• Has planned and directed commissioning and startup/operations assignments.
• Experience working with Management, Client, Operations, Maintenance and Engineering personnel.
• Ability to make day-to-day decisions that directly affect project management improvements within assigned area or project and makes recommendations to senior management regarding policy and procedure.
• Knowledge & previous experience of testing, commissioning, start-up, operation & turnover practices.
• Knowledge & previous experience in PTW, STARRT, JHA, LOTO procedures & practices.
• Proven leadership skills & ability to supervise craft for testing, startup and operations activity.
• Experience and demonstrated ability to deliver training courses using classroom techniques and standard or improvised teaching aids

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule as required that may include but not limited to nightshift or split shift

Work requires the physical ability to conduct field inspections including but not limited to: extensive walking in and around a construction site often in high heat and high humidity conditions, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, working on uneven surfaces, and working in small or confined spaces. Some lifting may be required. Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress). Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.). 

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