Operations Team Lead, Power Generation & Utility (1411)

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.

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Location: Freeport, TX

Job Summary

As a member of the Freeport LNG team, contribute positively and assist in the development of an organization, which embraces a commitment for safety and environmental best practice, continuous improvement and teamwork. The primary role is to support a safe operation of a 3 Train facility while supporting the Operations day staff as needed. Will participate in Risk Reviews, HAZOP's, LOPA's, and other reviews deemed needed by the Operations Superintendent. Also responsible for the safe and efficient overall operation of the PTF facility utilizing a Honeywell Distributed Control System (DCS Experian) while under the direction of the Shift Supervisor and/or Shift Team Leader when filling in for a Utility Operator when required to do so. Will be required to work a straight day 4/10 schedule under the CRM guidelines, with the flexibility to adapt to schedule changes and cover positions on overtime as needed. Provide the direction to the day-to-day activities of the outside shift operators. Responsible for interfacing with the other DCS control room and outside operators to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the PTF facility.

Location/Travel Information

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

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.

Duties/Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Support the implementation of the operation standards through detailed procedures and defined workflow processes

• As a member of the Production Leadership team, contribute positively and assist in the development of an organization which embraces a commitment for safety and environmental best practice, continuous improvement and team work

• Support the delivery of Operation and Production Excellence

• Ensure operational safety through participation in safety meetings and in the field with the workforce

• Mentor and coach staff and provide a positive role model in key areas of the operation that follow best industry practices such as Zero recordable injuries and no environmental violations.

• Maintain high-quality working relationships with both operations and maintenance departments

• Other duties as assigned and deemed necessary by facility management

• Identify problems, troubleshoot, produce documents and justifications for plant wide improvements in process, maintenance and operations leading to a more efficient and productive facility

• Interface daily with Technical Staff

• Responsible for inside (control room) PTF duties and responsibilities of the Gas inlet/outlet facilities, Gas Turbine Generator as well as the Heating Medium system and all common utilities, when filling in for an absent Utility panel operator.

• Monitors all facility equipment and pipeline operations through the facility DCS systems

• Makes control changes as necessary to ensure smooth overall operations

• Complies with all facility safety, environmental and health requirements

• As the outside PTF operator, makes scheduled rounds to visually inspect all plant equipment

• Monitors all plant equipment process disciplines and correct or report problems

• Other duties as assigned and deemed necessary by facility supervision

• Must demonstrate knowledge by describing in detail the overall process including process narratives and successfully pass all required tests associated with all FLNG PTF processes outlined in the FLNG progression plan

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• Must maintain a valid driver's license and maintain the insurability to drive a motor vehicle in order to perform the duties required at all FLNG locations

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credentials) card

Minimum Qualification/Work Experience

Minimum Required:

• High School Graduate or GED equivalent with 5+ years' applicable experience working in operations within and LNG, NGL or chemical plant
• 5+ years' experience in Panel Board Operations utilizing a DCS system

Preferred:

• Associates Degree in Process technology with 10+ years' applicable experience working in operations within and LNG, NGL or chemical plant
• 10+ years' experience in Panel Board Operations utilizing a DCS system

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

• 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.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• 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.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)

• Transportation Worker Identification Card

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.