Logistics Lead

Project Overview

Louisiana LNG is located approximately 11 miles southwest of Lake Charles, Louisiana. The project includes a mid‑scale, mixed‑refrigerant Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production and export facility on the west side of the Calcasieu River. There are five identical process plants. Each process plant consists of one gas pre‑treatment unit, one condensate stabilization unit, and four Chart heavy hydrocarbon (HHC) removal and liquefaction groups. The facility will include associated utilities, refrigerant storage, three 235,000 m³ full‑containment LNG storage tanks, and three marine berths.

Job Summary

Lead a project support team performing technical or commercial logistics work. The team is responsible for domestic and international multi‑leg shipments with both internal and external entities, ensuring safe, timely, and economical delivery of goods to meet project requirements. Provide guidance to ensure logistics requirements for projects are met.

Major Responsibilities

• Establish and implement plans, instructions, procedures, and work‑process improvements to ensure safe and economical delivery of goods on a complex project.
• Provide cost, transportability, service, and terms‑and‑conditions analysis to assist with project proposals, material/equipment purchases, and selection of Logistics Service Providers (LSPs).
• Represent logistics at supplier/contractor kickoff meetings to review delivery and Bechtel Logistics requirements contained in purchase and contract documents.
• Prepare and present LSP commercial bid tabs, commitment authorizations, and contract documents for approval by project and/or customer management.
• Negotiate LSP agreements to maximize Bechtel’s commercial and technical interests.
• Oversee LSP performance to ensure services are carried out as contracted and project requirements are satisfied.
• Interact with project management to review logistics strategies considering cost, risk, and schedule assessments.

Education and Experience Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 10–13 years of relevant experience, or 14–17 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Bechtel and Supply Chain instructions, policies, and procedures, including Bechtel Logistics procedures (Supply Chain College).
• Logistics service provider pricing, services, operations, and terms and conditions; BGL corporate agreements.
• Logistics module as a cost and information management tool.
• Compliance with governmental regulations affecting movement of goods and technology.
• Bechtel cargo insurance requirements and integration into purchase orders and LSP agreements.
• Industry packing, marking, and shipping requirements for Bechtel‑purchased equipment.
• Formalities and processes for global importing and exporting, trade and delivery terms, and export‑credit agency requirements.
• Full knowledge of cost and resource requirements for preparation and management of logistics budgets.
• Arranging movement of over‑dimensional, over‑weight, or hazardous materials/equipment via all transportation modes.
• Project logistics execution plans and procedures.
• Supervisory methods and techniques to maximize team and individual performance and ensure employee satisfaction.
• Bechtel e‑Procurement tools and techniques; knowledge of FTZ setup and execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Highly skilled and proficient in the discipline.
• Seasoned professional with a full understanding of the area of specialization.
• Ability to resolve a wide range of issues creatively.
• Recognized as an advanced individual contributor and subject‑matter expert.
• Experience using professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues.
• Strong judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for results.
• Established network of key contacts outside own area of expertise.

Schedule

This is a part‑time telework position. The role requires at least three days of in‑person attendance per week at the assigned office or project in Houston, TX. Weekly in‑person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor in consultation with functional or project leadership.

Benefits

Bechtel offers a robust benefits program designed to help employees thrive, including career advancement opportunities, programs that enhance culture, and resources to support work‑life balance. For more details, visit the Bechtel Total Rewards page.