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Commonwealth LNG · 17 hours ago

Director, RFO

Greater Houston

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Commonwealth LNG is seeking a Director, Ready for Operations (RFO) who will ensure the facility is fully prepared for safe and compliant start-up and transition to steady-state operations. This role involves providing strategic leadership across various functions to deliver an integrated and efficient handover to long-term operations.

EnergyOil and Gas

Hiring Manager

Jordan Anglin, PHR

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the RFO Master Plan covering organizational, system, and asset readiness from LNTP through first cargo

Lead cross-functional readiness reviews and ensure seamless alignment across EPC, commissioning, and operations activities, serving as the primary operations lead throughout the execution phase

Oversee development of operating procedures, maintenance strategies, and emergency response plans compliant with CFR 193, OSHA, and API standards

Integrate CMMS, Permit-to-Work, and digital systems (DCS, AIMS, Data Historian) to support operational efficiency

Partner in tandem with the Director, CSU, & Process Safety to manage turnover certification, acceptance criteria, and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) ahead of RFO

Lead the development and implementation of the Operations Training & Competency Program, ensuring CWLNG Operations & Maintenance personnel are qualified prior to RFSU and fully integrated with Technip’s CSU process to enable a seamless operational handover

Instill a culture of safety, reliability, and operational excellence across readiness activities

Provide readiness performance and risk updates to the Vice President, Operations for review

Coordinate EPC training activities with the Director, CSU & Director, Training to ensure alignment, workforce readiness, and accurate training records tracking and reporting

Qualification

LNG operationsProcess safetyProject managementOperational proceduresMaintenance managementTraining program developmentLeadership skillsCommunication skillsStrategic thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline; equivalent 10+ years' experience in LNG, petrochemical, or midstream gas plant operations will be considered

Demonstrated experience managing pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and steady-state operations for large-scale process facilities

Strong foundation in process safety, permit-to-work systems, and control room operations within high-hazard industrial environments with a strong understanding of process control, safety, and regulatory requirements

Proven success developing teams, implementing training programs, and achieving operational readiness milestones

Strong leadership and communication skills with ability to align EPC, operations, and corporate stakeholders

Excellent knowledge of safety, asset integrity, and maintenance management systems

Proficiency in developing and implementing operational procedures and readiness metrics

Strategic thinker with a focus on results, safety, and long-term operational reliability

Strong understanding of lump-sum, turn-key EPC execution workflows, including interface management, change control, and construction turnover processes