Operations Engineering Manager (Cameron Secondee)

Primary Purpose
The Operations Engineering Manager has responsibility and is accountable for management of the day-to-day maintenance and engineering. The Engineering Manager reports to the Sr. Director of Operations and is responsible for the oversight and supervision of Project and Engineering Teams, including the Project Management Team, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrument and Controls, and Asset Performance Reliability. The position is process safety, and reliability-oriented and works closely with other key members of the management team to support Production, Reliability, Safety, and Sustainability Objectives. Position will initially be seconded to Cameron LNG, and later transition to Port Arthur LNG.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Directing the planning, scheduling and managing all maintenance and engineering activities related to the LNG Liquefaction Plant (gas turbines, boilers, compressors, HVAC, instrumentation, pumps, piping, process control, etc.).
• Supervising and directing the technical, design and engineering for the terminal, including leading and authorizing all enhancements to the plant's equipment and facilities.
• Reviewing and approving design for engineering and construction project proposals to achieve or exceed levels of production, improve maintenance troubleshooting, decrease production interruptions and improve maintenance productivity.
• Directing the activities and approving all actions to maintain and enhance the plant's equipment and facilities including engineering techniques to effect improvements in equipment reliability and corrosion control.
• Assuring, through subordinate positions, that maintenance planning, scheduling, long-term maintenance certification and inspection activities including condition monitoring and major overhauls are enacted.
• Coordinating with internal and external engineering in all operational projects and new developments, from conception to completion in line with budgets and on time scheduling.
• Assuring, through subordinate positions, that budgets and schedules to meet financial targets are abided.
• Assuring, through subordinate positions, that the terminal’s predictive maintenance program for equipment is maintained and kept up to date.
• Directing development of approved contracts for maintenance related functions such as painting/coating and arranges the procurement and equipment warranty contractual terms.
• Observing all regulatory codes, corporate values, (safety and health, environmental, quality and business continuity) plans and procedures as dictated by the IMS of the facility.
• Performing other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).

Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field/discipline required. Advanced degree preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of twelve years combined engineering experience in LNG terminal and/or petrochemical/gas including a minimum of three years maintenance and engineering supervisory experience required.
• Broad knowledge of budgeting, and planning, scheduling required.
• High level of HSPE knowledge required.
• Experience in LNG liquefaction facilities highly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Sound knowledge of mechanical engineering processes.
• Good personnel management, interpersonal skills, communications and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively lead, delegate and motivate.
• Ability to create a strong team environment.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English.
• Self-starter with ability to work strategically with little direction; ability to focus on meeting/exceeding performance parameters.
• Ability to carry out an effective analysis of rotating equipment and its parts.
• Strong knowledge of the various types of equipment in the facility.
• A strong working relationship and collaborative partner in the interactions of maintenance activities and performance in conjunction with reliable sustained operations.
• Ability to address personnel HR issues from a viewpoint of fairness and practicability.
• A participative leader that offers opinion and direction when appropriate or required.

Licenses and Certifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.

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