PALNG Operations Manager

Primary Purpose

The Port Arthur LNG Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Port Arthur LNG Plant. This key management role involves leading and developing a team of professionals to ensure the safe, reliable, and cost-effective production of LNG. The Operations Manager will focus on leadership, people development, and flawless execution of daily operational duties, with a strong emphasis on safety, regulatory compliance, and process efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Team Development:

• Provide guidance, leadership, and support to all levels of the operations team.

• Foster a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, professional growth, and teamwork.

• Mentor and develop team members to enhance their skills and career progression.

• Operational Excellence:

• Oversee the daily operations of the LNG facility, ensuring adherence to safe operating limits, production targets, and maintaining overall plant reliability.

• Manage both planned and unplanned maintenance activities to minimize downtime and ensure operational continuity.

• Ensure flawless execution of operational duties with a focus on safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

• Safety and Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, industry standards, and contractual obligations.

• Promote a strong safety culture, prioritizing process safety and personnel safety at all times.

• Conduct regular safety audits and implement corrective actions as needed.

• Functional Support:

• Provide functional support to the Production Manager, Maintenance Director, HSE Manager, and Engineering Director when necessary.

• Manage the work performed by the operations team and assigned contractors, ensuring high standards of performance and accountability.

About the Facility: The Port Arthur LNG facility is a $14 billion project, representing a significant investment in the region's energy infrastructure. As a key member of the management team, the Operations Manager will play a crucial role in the success and growth of this world-class facility.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the development and implementation of detailed short-term and long-term planning to ensure maximum availability of the LNG plant.
• Ensure monthly and annual operating plans, as defined by Operational KPIs and Financial statements, are achieved by the team.
• Ensure adherence to technical, financial, personnel, and administrative policies, procedures, and controls.
• Review regular reports on operational performance, as well as quality, health, safety, and environmental performance.
• Responsible for the annual operating and/or capital budgets and implement controls for expenditures.
• Manage a safe and healthy workplace for staff and ensure health, safety, and emergency requirements are met, including adequate emergency coverage.
• Provide leadership in emergency situations as required.
• Develop new operations procedures and work instructions and train operations staff in safe, reliable, and efficient methods of LNG manufacturing.
• Ensure all operators are fully trained and competent to start up and operate the plant.
• Ensure all manpower is employed productively and efficiently at all times to minimize cost and maximize output.
• Maximize the value generated for the company and optimize the availability of the plant.
• Ensure operations meet production targets in terms of quantity and quality specified.
• Represent the Operations Director in their absence.
• Ensure the observation of all regulatory codes, corporate values, and plans and procedures related to safety, health, environmental, quality, and business continuity.
• Perform other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field) or an equivalent amount of training and experience in LNG operations or a similar industry. Required
• Master's Degree Advanced degrees or certifications in relevant fields are a plus.. Preferred

Experience

• 12 Combined operating/maintenance/engineering experience in LNG terminal. Required
• 5 Operating supervisory experience. Required
• Experience in APCI LNG liquefaction facilities. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Strong leadership, Strong interpersonal and Strong communication skills. Advanced
• Sound knowledge of Process engineering processes Advanced
• Ability to competently act as Board Operator and/or Shift Supervisor Advanced
• Ability to effectively lead, delegate and motivate Advanced
• Ability to create a strong team environment Advanced
• Ability to communicate fluently in English Advanced
• Self-starter with ability to work strategically with little direction; Ability to focus on meeting/exceeding performance parameters Advanced
• Strong knowledge of the various types of equipment in the facility Advanced
• Ability to address personnel HR issues from a viewpoint of fairness and practicability Advanced
• Demonstrated to be a participative leader that offers opinion and direction Advanced
• High level of HSE knowledge Advanced
• Good personnel management, interpersonal skills, communications & organizational skills are essential Advanced
• Broad knowledge of budgeting, and planning, scheduling Advanced