Director, LNG Operations

Cheniere Energy•Peveto Beach, LA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Operations is a pivotal leadership role accountable for overseeing the organization's Production, Maintenance and Training departments. Reporting directly to the Site Vice President and General Manager, this role entails achieving HSE and operational excellence, harmonizing operations, optimizing performance, developing leaders, and ensuring regulatory compliance across the entire liquefied natural gas (LNG) liquefaction facility.

Requirements

Extensive operational experience in LNG, Refining or Petrochemical industry, demonstrating a profound grasp of integrated plant operations across the production, personnel development, and maintenance domains.
Strategic prowess in conceiving and executing high-level strategies aimed at elevating technical qualification, operational efficiency, safety protocols, and regulatory adherence.
Proficiency in risk assessment, budget oversight, and the establishment of key performance indicators.
Acute understanding of industry regulations, safety protocols, and best practices.
Demonstrated capability to lead and orchestrate multifunctional teams, devise, and implement operational strategies, and champion continuous improvement endeavors.
Profound proficiency in regulatory compliance, risk management, and budget management.
Exceptional analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Deep understanding of people development and the ability to align leadership teams with the business's long-term goals.
High School diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 15 years’ experience in the oil, petrochemical or LNG industry, of which 6-8 must be in a management position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in engineering or technically related discipline preferred.
Gas Turbine experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive leadership to the Production, Maintenance, and Training departments, fostering collaboration, alignment, and excellence in all operational activities.
Lead the strategic direction to the Production department, focusing on HSE and operational excellence, enhancing operational efficiencies, and adherence to company policy and regulatory mandates across the LNG import and regasification terminal.
Develop and execute cohesive strategies that elevate the Training department's proficiency-based learning and development programs, cultivating continuous improvement and technical qualification.
Oversee the Production, Maintenance, and Training department's long-term planning, budgeting, and key performance indicators, ensuring effective resource allocation and congruence with organizational goals.
Collaborate closely with department heads to formulate and implement robust risk management plans, identifying potential vulnerabilities and implementing measures to mitigate risks across all departments.
Ensure strict compliance with safety protocols, operational procedures, and regulatory requisites, guaranteeing the highest standards of safety and adherence to industry regulations.
Establish, monitor, and optimize budgets for each department, assuring fiscal discipline and resource allocation that aligns seamlessly with overarching strategies.
Cultivate a culture of cross-departmental teamwork, personal accountability, driving collective innovation, problem-solving, and heightened operational efficiency.
Develop operations leadership in current, and for future roles, to ensure continuity of succession and safe, reliable operations.
Active in industry associations to seek external learnings and identify emerging best practices. Act as the organization's representative at industry association meetings and regulatory engagements, championing the Company's interests and contributing to public education on LNG.
Continuously assess, refine, and enhance operational processes and procedures, striving for greater efficiency, safety, and compliance.
Champion employee development and training initiatives, creating an environment conducive to skill augmentation and stringent regulatory adherence throughout the organization.