Operator 1

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POSITION OVERVIEW

The Production Operator reports directly to the Shift Supervisor and is a member of multi-disciplined crew responsible for the operation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility, including LNG ship loading activities and emergency response. The incumbent is expected to be able to take instructions and conduct his/her duties/activities in a safe manner on the LNG facility. Dedication, sensitivity to safety issues and compliance with policies and procedures is essential for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the plant. 

This is a DOT-position.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Ensure compliance with DOT, FERC, OSHA, USCG, and other governing organizations as applicable. 
• Performs duties of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility operator for area assigned in a daily rotational shift environment, including holiday, weekends, and nights. 
• Be able to take call-in requirements and work overtime as needed. 
• Operates plant utilities including electrical power systems, air, water, sanitation, nitrogen, fire water system. 
• Operates plant process areas including inlet gas, amine, dehydration and cryogenic/liquefaction systems, refrigerant compressors and turbines, storage and loading systems including storage tanks, jetty operations, and LNG ship loading. 
• Provides routine maintenance and security tasks when operations schedules permit. 
• Monitors and records instrument readings of gas volumes, temperatures, flows and pressures to ensure safe operation and quality product, and reports deviations from standard so that corrective action can be taken. 
• Trains on environmental safety, operations, and security procedures. 
• Operates the facility recognizing the safety and environmental consequences of actions taken. 
• Achieves the highest levels of environmental and safety compliance. 
• Carries out other duties as assigned. 
• Records and evaluates operating performance data and informs Shift Supervisor and/or Senior Operator of potential problems and failures in a timely manner; works with Shift Supervisor and/or Senior Operator to expeditiously resolve plant problems and improve plant reliability and safety. Performs all duties applying safety protocols and adhering to regulatory mandates. 
• Coordinate housekeeping activities in areas of responsibility to eliminate safety hazards and maintain a clean working environment. 
• Inspects safety devices in area assigned, verifies their placement, test their operational status to establish their hazard/incident detection and warning capabilities to prevent fires and accidents. Report all issues detected or incidents immediately upon inspection/testing of safety devices. 
• The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. 

 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: 

Knowledge:

Opportunities exist for various levels ranging from a basic understanding to experienced Production Operators. Depending on level of experience, the expectation of candidates is to have at least a basic to working knowledge of plant operating procedures, safe handling practices, equipment, maintenance protocols, governmental regulations, related technical and safety codes, standards, and reporting requirements. Understanding plant rules and guidelines regarding relevant equipment, operations, and certification requirements. Have a basic to general working knowledge and understanding of Human Machine Interface (HMI) panel and general process plant systems (utilities, inlet feed gas, amine systems, dehydration systems, flare systems, storage and loading, and other process areas etc.). 

Skills:

• An acute sensitivity to safety issues in a hazardous environment. 
• Able to follow directions and quickly formulating and effectively communicate questions if clarification of an assignment is required Ability to troubleshoot minor process operational problems. 
• Possesses a general understanding of his role within the Permit to Work System and can identify many unsafe acts and hazards in the workplace. 
• Able to apply existing skills in new roles and or environments. 
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.   
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office Suite, and aptitude for learning new software applications and systems. 
• Able to use key features of relevant software to perform job duties. 

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• Education, Training and Certifications: Process Technology degree is required. High School diploma or GED and a minimum 2 years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience: Zero plus (0+) years of plant process experience is required. Experience with LNG or other cryogenic hydrocarbon liquids or related military training /experience is desirable. Experience with electrical and Gas Turbine driven compressors is also desirable.

 

DIRECT REPORTS

No direct reports

 

FREEDOM TO ACT

The operator 1 works under close Supervision. Decisions are limited to routine matters and follow clearly defined guidelines.

 

WORK CONDITIONS 

• 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 or 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 50 pounds. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work indoors and outdoors, and exposed to year around weather conditions, ocean environment, noise, and occasionally process gases and vapors. 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. 
• Subject to drug and alcohol testing, per applicable federal regulations.   
• 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. 
• All responsibilities must be met in a rotating shift environment, including holidays, weekends, and nights. 
• Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing status. 

 

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 or mental 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.

Cheniere Energy is a global leader in LNG providing flexible, reliable and affordable energy to the world while powering the transition to a lower-carbon future.

We are a values-driven company that focuses on teamwork, respect, accountability, integrity, nimbleness, and above all, safety for our employees, our communities, and our assets.

 Cheniere Energy’s global impact is achieved through a diverse and passionate workforce that is invested in our company through our annual stock-grant program. Our high-performing employees are united by a shared mission, common goals and a culture of inclusion and caring.  

Our comprehensive compensation and benefits offerings are competitive and strong, and they prioritize wellness and performance incentives that reward results. As an employee of Cheniere Energy, you will make an impact on our business and our communities.

A Fortune 500 company, Cheniere Energy is headquartered in Houston with U.S. offices in Lake Charles, Louisiana and Washington D.C.;   production sites in Cameron, Louisiana and Gregory, Texas; and international offices in London, Singapore, Beijing and Tokyo.