Training/Operations Readiness Manager

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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:

In this role, you will lead a team to deliver operational readiness and assurance (OR&A) as well as manage the development, coordination, implementation, and administration of complex facility training and development programs that include both employee competencies and technical skills. You will oversee the delivery of all OR&A along with training and performing quality reviews. Your recommendations will help improve effectiveness, cost efficiency, and processes.  

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

Major Responsibilities:

• Planning/development and execution of Operational Readiness and Assurance (OR&A) during Home Office and Field/Site phases
• Develop a detailed plan of OR&A activities including scheduling and tracking
• Support the Implement of integrated Startup organization to deliver OR&A
• Liaise and coordinate with Client the shared activities and tasks outlined in the OR&A plan
• Manages the development, coordination, implementation, and administration of authorized training and development programs for a medium to large complex facility 
• May represent the Facility Manager 
• Supervises a staff of professional and non-exempt employees 
• Develops and implements training activities directed at both employee competencies and technical skills for on project or plant operations wide basis in accordance with a Systematic Approach to Training 
• Partners with Operations Managers and Training Manager to design, implement and conducts budgeted technical training for a project or plant 
• Provides operational direction and guidance to instructors and administrative employees as assigned 
• Oversees and monitors the delivery of the trainings according to regulations and customers’ requirements 
• Leads and provides guidance to instructors, ensuring adequate knowledge transfer 
• Performs quality reviews to improve training efficiency, processes, and cost efficiency 
• Researches and studies advancements in educational technologies and technical methods 
• Assists in the preparation of operational manuals and procedures which govern facility operations and monitors adherence to same.
• Is responsible for the implementation of safety and security policies, procedures and instructions for facility operations and ensures that all state and federal codes, requirements, and standards are complied with.
• Prepares an initial budget estimate for training and development and submits it to the Project Manager, Facility Manager or to the responsible functional training manager.

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:

• Experience in Operational Readiness and assurance planning
• Knowledge of OR&A from both a Contractor and Clients as deliverables
• Experience and demonstrated ability to deliver training courses using classroom techniques and standard or improvised teaching aids
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and present effective oral and written reports.
• Skill in developing, coordinating, implementing, and administering training programs.
• Skill in personnel administration.
• Knowledge and experience in the scope of work inherent In operations and maintenance projects.
• Skill in supervision and administration.

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