Senior/ Staff Engineer, Control Systems (Ccl Stage 3)

The Senior/ Staff Engineer, Control Systems Reliability reports to the Superintendent, Reliability and is the technical steward for Instrument and Control Systems and is accountable for supporting maintenance and improving these systems including all associated documentation. The Senior / Staff Engineer, Control Systems Reliability will participate and provide discipline expertise to less experienced support staff in engineering design, maintenance, and production activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The Senior/ Staff Engineer, Control Systems Reliability position is responsible for the following:

• Serves as the Control Systems administrator and provide daily process control support to the plant to keep the plant systems operational. Responsible for the industrial process Control Systems from the field devices (valves, transmitters, sensing elements, analyzers, flowmeters, etc) through the controller (which includes DCS, PLC, SIS, BMS, vibration monitoring systems, air compressor controllers, etc).
• Uses sound engineering practices, plant standards and specifications, ensuring that documentation for the control is maintained properly. Lead the development of documentation standards including updates to the unit operating manuals. Participate in the Management of Change process. Develop and use computer assisted engineering and design software to perform engineering tasks and develop documentation.
• Provides technical support and troubleshooting and provide assistance in planning and coordinating work for the Maintenance department. Works with maintenance and operations on reliability issues when they occur; have vision and ability to create quality solutions for any problems.
• Serves as a plant expert on process control system engineering issues (not limited to risk engineering, systems integrity and applicability to specifications, philosophies and standards) and mentor the support groups (I/E Supervision and Technicians). Understand and interpret codes, standards and regulations that are control system related.
• Develops proposals for plant improvements including design basis and preliminary estimates and budgets for capital projects. During development and construction, support the Program Manager as assigned to minimize overruns in project-related spending.
• Develops working relationships with other department personnel within the plant in order to seek out opportunities that will add value to each job completed.
• Works closely with the Electrical Systems Reliability Engineer and may be required to cover this individuals duties when absent.
• Reinforces awareness of safety and environmental incidents through frequent job observations by talking to personnel working in the plant. Responsible for developing or collecting information in support of permit requirements as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Knowledge:

Applies general knowledge of LNG production, transportation, storage and loading, including health, safety, maintenance, operations, governmental regulations and associated codes and standards. Practices and demonstrates in-depth knowledge of Instrument and Control Systems, national codes, standards and regulations, and their implementation in operating facilities.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and technical abilities are required.
• An acute sensitivity to safety issues in a hazardous environment.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization and with individuals and groups from different disciplines, industries, and governmental agencies.
• Able to work with a culturally diverse group of technical individuals whose skills cover the range required to engineer, operate, and maintain the LNG terminal and Liquefaction production facilities.
• Possess the personality and ability to relate to and to establish a mutually respectful relationship with 1) management, 2) peers and 3) the various facility level workers (Plant Manager, plant supervision and plant workers) whom are all responsible for ensuring good operations.
• Organized, planning skills, able to manage multiple activities and programs in timely fashion and with a high degree of accuracy, able to meet work deadlines.
• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills.
• Accomplished public speaker, able to create and deliver industry-specific presentations.
• Computer savvy including Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, Project and PowerPoint.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Education and Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or other relevant technical discipline is required, Instrument and Control focus is preferred.
• Experience:

Senior Engineer, Control Systems Engineer: At least Five (5+) years’ experience in an industrial setting in engineering or operations. Recent experience with LNG is preferred, however, petrochemical, NGL, cryogenic natural gas processing, or other hydrocarbon processing experience may be acceptable.

Staff Engineer, Control Systems Engineer: At least Ten (10+) years’ experience in an industrial setting in engineering or operations. Recent experience with LNG is preferred, however, petrochemical, NGL, cryogenic natural gas processing, or other hydrocarbon processing experience may be acceptable.

DIRECT REPORTS

No direct reports.

FREEDOM TO ACT

The Senior/ Staff Engineer, Control Systems Reliability is an expert in their field and requires minimal supervision. Ability to multi-task and function in a highly dynamic atmosphere; must exercise discretion independently.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing status.
• Job is performed in an industrial plant environment.
• Occasionally, work may be performed from home, after normal work hours or on weekends.
• Limited travel required, as business conditions dictate.
• Subject to drug and alcohol testing, per applicable federal regulations or as required by Cheniere.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, work at height above ground on stairs and catwalks, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, smell, type and write.
• Must be able to board a ship via a gangway, climb to the top of a tank (200+ steps), scale vertical steel ladder up to forty feet or more in height and lift and move objects weighting up to 30 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work indoors and outdoors, and be exposed to year-around weather conditions, ocean environment, and noise. There is a considerable amount of outdoor activities involved.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Required to pass regularly scheduled physical examinations mandated by regulatory authorities.
• Required to obtain mandated certification by attending Company-sponsored training in basic first aid, CPR, and LNG firefighting.

ADA JOB REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that the essential functions of the job can be performed and not hinder the employee's performance due to physical, mental, or emotional disability.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Cheniere Energy is an equal opportunity workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation if requested for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.