Superintendent, LNG Operations (Maintenance)

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance team and maintenance activities with emphasis on a proactive and preventative maintenance approach based on industry best practices, manufacturer recommendations, and regulatory requirements to include but not limited to: FERC, PHMSA, NFPA, USCG, MDOL, MDE and EPA.
• Provide leadership in the creation and implementation of maintenance policies, procedures, condition-based assessments, maintenance plans, and work methods for multi-skilled maintenance teams.
• Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage assets, work orders, inventory, and scheduling to increase efficiency, reduce downtime, and streamline maintenance operations with a proactive approach.
• Oversee the maintenance teams (internal and contractor) in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of facility equipment.
• Oversee troubleshooting and repair activities of equipment and complex systems including fans, pumps, compressors, gas turbines, motors, vessels, piping, valves, tanks, and loading arms.
• Identify and resolve schedule impacts and conflicts or operational concerns while coordinating maintenance activities with other departments.
• Develop equipment and/or facility maintenance outage scope based on facility needs.
• Develop, maintain, and present short-term and long-term major equipment and facility outage schedules capturing significant outage events and milestones.
• Develop, maintain, and present short-term and long-term major equipment and facility outage budget (O&M and Capital).
• Track, forecast, and control maintenance project and/or outage expenses to stay within financial budgets.
• Oversee the administration and implementation of contracts to support facility maintenance activities in accordance with company Supply Chain Management (SCM) policies and procedures.
• Serve as a central point of contact facilitating and communicating expectations, operational concerns and changing conditions interacting with a variety of individuals within multiple levels of the organization.
• Identify and mitigate risks to prevent incidents and ensure operational integrity and reliability.
• Lead teams effectively by leveraging strong planning, organizing, and prioritization skills, while remaining adaptable to shifting priorities and emerging challenges.
• Demonstrate effective leadership and teamwork skills including conflict resolution, negotiation, decision making and accountability with the ability to optimize employee productivity and development.
• Perform general leadership and administrative duties including, but not limited to, employee performance reviews, performance management, safety, and training.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory, environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Prepare, present, and submit required reports as necessary to meet Company, Federal, State or Local compliance regulations.
• Collaborate with internal teams and regulatory agencies to maintain alignment with all applicable requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, reliability, and maximize efficiency.
• Performs all duties applying safety protocols and adhering to regulatory mandates.
• Show advanced knowledge of LNG liquefaction, shipping, vaporization, and power plant maintenance operations, typically gained through considerable related work experience with a broad knowledge of pipeline operations, engineering practices, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of related experience, with a minimum 2 years of supervisory experience with direct reports.
• Mastery of the subject matter, or diversified knowledge of principles and practice in broad areas of assignments and related fields.
• Bachelor's degree (Typically four years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)
• Prior supervisory experience in maintenance or operations.
• Ability to effectively communicate expectations and operational concerns, and to interact with a variety of individuals within multiple levels of the organization.
• Thorough knowledge of company safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements that support federal, state, and local laws.
• Effective leadership skills, and ability to optimize employee productivity and development.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including interpersonal, facilitation, and presentation capabilities.
• Demonstrated, strong teamwork skills to include leadership, conflict resolution, and decision making.
• Ability to conduct performance appraisals effectively.
• Ability to address and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to handle constantly changing and emerging priorities.
• Ability to supervise a work group effectively, through the utilization of appropriate planning, organizing, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to utilize a personal computer and the associated programs, systems, and databases.
• Dedication, sensitivity to safety issues, and compliance with policies and procedures.