Operations Team Lead - LQF (1738)

At Freeport LNG Development, L.P., we value the strengths of our employees who each bring their unique skills and experience to our team. As part of the Freeport LNG team, you will be working side by side with top performers in the LNG industry. We believe that when employees are fairly compensated, work in a safe environment and their families are provided with excellent benefits, they have peace of mind.

Reports To: Jeffrey Grossman

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Location: Freeport, TX

Job Summary

Consists of managing day to day facility operations and personnel under the direction of the Operations Shift Supervisor, Operations Superintendent, and Production Manager.

Location/Travel Information

This position is based at the Oyster Creek PTF Terminal with frequent travel to off-site locations as required. This position requires the incumbent to hold a valid, unexpired drivers license at all times in order to perform the essential functions of the job.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for all operational activities during the shift; Supervise operators' activities for LQF/RTM operations and coordinate interaction between the various functions

• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental and health requirements on the shift Ensure product quality specifications and delivery volume requirements are met

• Train and mentor subordinate operations personnel Troubleshoot plant problems

• Participation for monitoring and maintaining costs, associated with the Operations Team's part of the budget Provide technical advice/support to Maintenance, Operations and Engineering Support as requested Supervise and cross train new or less experienced employees

• Serves as Incident Commander if Operations Shift Supervisor is not onsite

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Essential Functions

• Other duties as assigned and deemed necessary by facility supervision

• To successfully draw out the process and successfully pass all required tests associated with all FLNG processes

• The employee must have the ability to drive a motor vehicle in order to perform the duties required at all FLNG locations

• Perform duties of the shift supervisor during his/her absence as a shift supervisor step-up

• Relieve the CRM utilities/power generation operator as needed

• Assist in maintaining the shift schedule to minimize CRM deviations

• Oversee permitting and LOTO tasks on shift

• Assist in developing and red lining operating procedures

• Communicate daily on the needs of the shift and the condition of the units/equipment to the shift supervisor

Minimum Qualification/Work Experience

Minimum Required:

• Associates Degree in Process technology with 7+ years' applicable experience working in operations within and LNG, NGL or chemical plant, or;

• High School Graduate or GED equivalent with 9+ years' applicable experience working in operations within and LNG, NGL or chemical plan

Preferred:

• Associates Degree in Process technology with 9+ years' applicable experience working in operations within and LNG, NGL or chemical plant

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Good written/verbal technical communication skills

• Must be properly organized and a have positive attitude

• Ability to provide clear work instruction to others Ability to accept constructive criticism and change

• Ability to receive and follow work instruction from Supervisor and Team leader

• Must have strong training/mentoring skills

• Active learner

• Self-starter, motivated and must possess organizational skills

• Trouble shooting/analytical skills and can logically work through process problems/upsets Ability to develop and follow operating procedures

• Good mechanical background

• Trained in Emergency Response

• Ability to work under pressure in a rapidly changing environment

• Strong commitment to HSE with the ability to inspire and lead others

• Strong Planning Skills

• Experienced in reading and understanding P&ID & PFD drawings

HSE Roles and Responsibilities

Support the policies, efforts, and programs of Freeport LNG Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Management System. Actively participate in the HSE Management System Policies. Ensure that HSE concerns are given priority in all activities completed within their area of responsibility. Implement routine inspections to ensure safe operating conditions.

Working Conditions and Physical Expectations

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

• May be required to wear respiratory protective equipment.

• Must be able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions.

• Operates in an industrial plant environment.

• Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions.

• Not necessarily protected from weather and temperature changes. Possible exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid or windy weather conditions.

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts and electrical circuits.

• Exposure to constant, or intermittent sounds of a pitch level sufficient to cause marked distraction.

• Routinely uses standard office and field communications equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers w/scanner and fax, and radios.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the shift. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Ability to drive to other Company work locations as required.

• Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility.

• Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift.

• The incumbent is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

• Physically able to walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle and move items weighing up to 50 lbs. without assistance.

• Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• While performing the duties of this role, the incumbent will be required to talk and hear.

• May be required to enter confined spaces.

• May be required to work at elevated heights.

Freeport LNG does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national origin, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), gender identity/transgender status, sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.