Marine Advisor

Caturus Management Services•Houston, TX

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Marine Advisor is responsible for the design, construction, commissioning, and operational integrity of the LNG export terminal and marine facilities. The Marine Advisor will serve as a key liaison between Engineering & Construction Project team, marine stakeholders, terminal operations, vessel crews, pilots, tug operators, and regulatory agencies to ensure adherence to all applicable maritime and safety standards. This position will initially be based in Houston, Texas, supporting project activities. The role will eventually relocate to Cameron, Louisiana, to support marine operations at the LNG facility.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of marine operations experience, preferably within LNG, oil and gas, energy, or petrochemical industries.
Experience supporting LNG carrier operations, marine terminal operations, or LNG export/import facilities is required.
Experience working with U.S. Coast Guard regulations, port authorities, and maritime regulatory agencies.
Strong knowledge of LNG marine transportation, vessel operations, and marine terminal activities.
Thorough understanding of maritime regulations, safety management systems, and industry best practices.
Knowledge of LNG transfer operations, ship-shore interface requirements, and marine risk management.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders.
Excellent organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and marine operational reporting systems.
Commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Marine Transportation, Maritime Studies, Engineering, Nautical Science, or a related field preferred.
Experience with facility commissioning, startup, and operational readiness activities is preferred.
Ability to travel as required and relocate to the LNG facility location upon transition to operations.

Responsibilities

Support the design, construction, commissioning, and operational integrity of marine facilities at the LNG export terminal, including the jetty, berth structures, mooring and fendering systems, loading arms, and ship/shore interface equipment.
Review mooring and fendering system design (mooring analysis, fender selection/capacity, bollard/quick-release hook ratings) against vessel range and environmental design basis (wind, current, wave, tidal).
Support marine loading arm (MLA) technical scope: envelope/reach studies, vendor documentation, QCDC/PERC and emergency release system configuration, and ship/shore link (SSL) integration.
Participate in marine risk assessments, navigational studies, SIMOPS planning, and marine assurance activities.
Support development and implementation of marine operating procedures, emergency response plans, and marine safety programs.
Ensure compliance with applicable U.S. Coast Guard regulations, maritime laws, environmental requirements, and LNG industry standards.
Assist with operational readiness, commissioning, startup, and ongoing optimization of marine facilities.
Develop and maintain productive relationships with external stakeholders, including maritime authorities and local port organizations.
Participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT) for marine equipment packages (e.g., loading arms, QCDC/PERC, mooring winches).
Support first cargo/first vessel readiness reviews and punch-list closure for marine scope.