Deputy Facility Operations Manager

About the role

The Deputy Facility Operations Manager (Operations Supervisor) is responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of a new export facility. This role involves leading on-shift operational activities, ensuring team skills and knowledge, and adhering to process design, safety regulations, and environmental compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the operations team, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the facility.
• Ensure completeness of required training and assessments for the Operations Shift Teams.
• Take full accountability for operational activities during the initial startup and operation phase, including startup, shutdown, and continuous operation of liquefaction, pre-treatment, utilities, storage, and loading systems.
• Act as the primary on-site operational decision-maker, identifying and resolving operational issues, abnormal conditions, and emergencies.
• Foster effective communication and coordination with CSU, Construction, Maintenance, Engineering, Automation, and other relevant departments.
• Oversee monitoring and control of plant processes via control systems and field equipment, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to design parameters.
• Manage and prioritize the workload of the operations team, ensuring adequate staffing and efficient resource utilization.
• Ensure accurate completion of operational logs, shift reports, CSU testing procedures, and other required documentation.
• Lead and participate in commissioning and startup activities, including supporting system startups, coordinating walkdowns, and ensuring operational readiness.
• Champion process safety by ensuring strict adherence to safety procedures, managing the Permit to Work system, and participating in safety initiatives and risk assessments.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to the operations team, fostering their technical development and ensuring a high level of competency.
• Maintain plant performance, analyze operational data to identify trends and opportunities for optimization, and drive continuous improvement efforts.
• Manage chemical inventories and initiate procurement as needed.
• Cover vendor activities on-site as required.

Required Skills

• Proven experience in the operation of APCI C3MR or similar liquefaction technology.
• Strong understanding of process safety management principles and practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and team management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound operational decisions under pressure and during emergency situations.
• Prior experience in a supervisory or leadership role within an LNG/export facility.
• Proficiency in using process control systems (e.g., DCS) and other relevant software applications.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant industry codes, standards, and regulations.
• Ability to analyze operational data, troubleshoot problems, and implement effective solutions.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with the commissioning and startup of LNG/export plants.
• Formal training in incident command and emergency response.
• Knowledge of typical regulatory requirements relevant to LNG/export facility operations.

Education Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field is required.

Required Experience

5 years of progressive operations experience in the oil and gas, petrochemical, or LNG industry, with demonstrated leadership responsibilities.

About the Client

This client is a privately held global leader in engineering, procurement, and construction, with more than 125 years of delivering complex infrastructure projects worldwide. They serve national governments, global energy companies, and public agencies, earning a Glassdoor rating of 4.0 stars from nearly 2,500 employees and 78% recommending the company.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We value diversity and inclusivity and support Fortune 500 organizations in various sectors, offering competitive compensation, large-scale project experience, and career development opportunities.