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Cheniere Energy, Inc. · 2 months ago

Senior or Staff Engineer, Turnaround

Cheniere Energy is a global leader in LNG providing flexible, reliable and affordable energy to the world. They are seeking a Senior or Staff Engineer, Maintenance Turnaround who will be responsible for planning, executing, and managing turnaround activities within the LNG facility, ensuring compliance with regulations and optimizing resource allocation.

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Responsibilities

Assist or Lead execution of and ensure adherence to the Cheniere Turnaround Management strategy through all phases from Turnaround Initiation to Turnaround Closeout
Support development of detailed turnaround plans, including scope, cost estimates, timeline, schedules and resource allocation to ensure efficient execution
Conduct thorough assessments of equipment and processes repair and maintenance plans to identify and mitigate risks to meeting the turnaround objectives. Ensure repair plans meet required specifications
Develop and analyze engineering scope of work packages as required for turnaround projects to include inspection, quality control, cleaning, replacement, and upgrade requirements
Execute management of change (MOC) process, as required, to execute turnaround scope of work
Work closely with cross-functional teams including other turnaround teams, Production, maintenance, engineering, and HSE to align turnaround objectives and ensure seamless communication
Aid or Lead development of, monitoring, control, and forecasting of turnaround budgets, identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring expenditures remain within approved limits
Ensure that all work has necessary quality assurance controls to meet industry standards, HSE and regulatory requirements, and company policies throughout the turnaround process
Support coordination and management of contractor onboarding and performance of contractors working with Supply Chain Management, ensuring they meet project specifications and safety requirements
Track and report on turnaround progress and milestones, identifying any deviations from the plan and implementing corrective actions as needed
Assist in or Develop and present reports and detailed presentations to management highlighting progress, challenges, financial impact, and improvement recommendations
Supervise, as required, field activities to ensure they adhere to the planned scope of work, schedule, and budget. Address any unexpected issues or delays, develop execution and engineering solutions to obstacles, and adjust plans as necessary
Lead final inspection and engineering review process in support of pre-startup safety review process for turnaround completion and unit startup
Responsible for conducting post-turnaround reviews to evaluate performance, document lessons learned, and recommend improvements for future turnarounds
Aid in the review of post-turnaround invoices from suppliers and contractors to maintain accurate billing practices
Maintain accurate records of all turnaround analyses, work performed, and project outcomes for future reference

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringTurnaround ManagementCost EstimationCMMS (Maximo)Risk AssessmentProject ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or other relevant technical discipline with 10 years of experience
A minimum of five (5) - Senior; or ten (10) - Staff, years' experience within engineering discipline in industries such as oil & gas, petrochemical, or manufacturing with proven experience supporting and executing large-scale turnarounds
At least 5 years' experience with CMMS is required
Formal education and a proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with personal characteristics of integrity, accountability, and dependability are also required

Preferred

Recent experience with LNG is preferred, however, petrochemical, NGL, cryogenic natural gas processing, or other hydrocarbon processing experience may be acceptable
Experience with Maximo CMMS is highly desirable
Oracle eAM, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project and Microsoft Excel is desirable

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits offerings
Wellness and performance incentives

Company

Cheniere Energy, Inc.

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Cheniere Energy, Inc.

H1B Sponsorship

Cheniere Energy, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (6)
2024 (13)
2023 (10)
2022 (7)
2021 (14)
2020 (6)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$5.1B
2025-06-25Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-05-08Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2024-03-05Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B

Leadership Team

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Zach Davis
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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Brandon Smith
Vice President and Chief Information Officer
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