CSU Simops / Facility Operations Supervisor

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Project Overview:

Port Arthur LNG, LLC (PALNG) is developing a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production and export facility on a site located on the western shoreline of the Port Arthur Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. The project base scope will include two (2) identical LNG trains, two (2) LNG Storage Tanks, one (1) LNG Carrier Berth, and associated utilities/facilities. The Project is to be constructed on a parcel of land located at State Highway 87 south of Port Arthur, Texas, between the inner coastal waterway bridge and Keith Lake.

Job Summary:

The CSU Simultaneous Operations / Facility Ops Supervisor 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 Simops Coordinator / Facility Operations provides oversight and 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.

Position will initially be in Houston Texas and will move to site at Port Arthur Texas during the execution phase.

Major Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements training activities directed at both employee competencies and technical skills for on project, or plant operations wide basis 
• Develops highly technical learning programs to effectively train the employees and support the adequate operations of the plant in accordance with a systematic approach to training 
• Partners with Operations Managers and Training Manager to design, implement and conduct budgeted technical training for a project or plant 
• Provides operational direction and guidance to instructors and administrative employees as assigned 
• Arranges for technical assistance as required 
• Performs quality reviews to improve training efficiency, processes, and cost efficiency 
• Researches and studies advancements in educational technologies and technical methods 
• Recommends and/or implements solutions, modifications, and enhancements to technical training programs 
• Acts as the liaison for various audits by customers, authorities, and certifying organizations 
• Champion the Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) program and provide oversight on:
  • Risk Assessments
  • Job Hazard Analyses (JHA’s)
  • Hazard Identification Studies (HAZID)
  • Appropriateness of Work Authorizations in live plant areas
  • Area boundary isolation management

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 APCI Process
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Advanced knowledge of Safety programs and Simultaneous Operation requirements and philosophies.

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