LNG Lab Manager

About the role

At SPL, the work you do matters. Our teams provide trusted energy and environmental testing and measurement solutions that protect communities, support critical infrastructure, and safeguard the environment. With a nationwide footprint and opportunities for growth across multiple locations and disciplines, SPL is a place where you can build a career while making a real‑world impact. We’re seeking an experienced LNG Lab Manager to lead the commissioning and startup of a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) laboratory operation in Port Arthur, TX. This role will build the laboratory from the ground up, overseeing readiness, staffing, workflow implementation, equipment and instrumentation, quality systems, operating procedures, and day‑to‑day operational planning, and will transition the lab into a fully established 24/7/365 operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead laboratory commissioning, startup, and operational readiness, including workflows, staffing, equipment readiness, procedures, and quality systems.
• Provide strategic, technical, and operational leadership for safe, efficient, compliant, and reliable laboratory operations.
• Recruit, lead, develop, and evaluate laboratory personnel while building technical capability, accountability, and a high‑performance culture.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, equipment, materials, and operational resources to meet startup milestones, workload requirements, and budget objectives.
• Oversee laboratory throughput, turnaround times, productivity, data quality, and service delivery.
• Establish and maintain laboratory quality systems, QA/QC programs, data integrity practices, and regulatory readiness.
• Ensure compliance with applicable analytical methods, industry standards, safety requirements, and regulatory requirements supporting LNG laboratory operations.
• Develop and implement SOPs, workflows, work instructions, and related laboratory procedures.
• Lead audits, investigations, corrective actions, and other quality and compliance initiatives.
• Monitor laboratory performance and implement improvements that strengthen quality, efficiency, capacity, and reliability.
• Partner with Quality Assurance, Operations, Project Management, Client Services, and other cross‑functional teams to support operational alignment and customer needs.
• Provide technical leadership on analytical methods, instrumentation, laboratory capabilities, and operational best practices.
• Support cross‑training, succession planning, and employee development to build long‑term laboratory capability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related scientific discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive laboratory leadership or management experience, preferably within LNG, natural gas, hydrocarbon, petrochemical, or related energy laboratory environments.
• Demonstrated experience commissioning, establishing, expanding, or improving laboratory operations, workflows, quality systems, or analytical capabilities (strongly preferred).
• Advanced knowledge of laboratory instrumentation, analytical methods, quality systems, and applicable industry and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience leading teams, audits, investigations, corrective actions, process improvements, and operational change.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and total compensation package.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employer‑paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.

Schedule

• Full‑time, onsite position.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, or other coverage periods as required to support business needs.
• Occasional travel may be required to support business needs.

Diversity & Inclusion

At SPL, we believe that a diverse team is a strong team. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We also provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities or for sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable laws.

Visa Sponsorship: SPL is not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position.