Cheniere Energy, Inc. · 2 days ago
Senior Engineer, Control Systems Reliability
Gregory, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expCheniere Energy, Inc. is a global leader in LNG providing flexible, reliable and affordable energy to the world. The Senior Engineer, Control Systems Reliability is responsible for maintaining and improving control systems, providing technical support, and mentoring less experienced staff in engineering design and maintenance activities.
EnergyOil and GasRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Serves as the control systems administrator and provide daily process control support to the plant to keep the plant systems operational. Responsible for the industrial process control systems from the field devices (valves, transmitters, sensing elements, analyzers, flowmeters, etc.) through the controller (which includes DCS, PLC, SIS, BMS, vibration monitoring systems, air compressor controllers, etc.)
Uses sound engineering practices, plant standards and specifications, ensuring that documentation for the control is maintained properly. Lead the development of documentation standards including updates to the unit operating manuals. Participate in the Management of Change process. Develop and use computer assisted engineering and design software to perform engineering tasks and develop documentation
Provides technical support, troubleshooting, and assistance in planning and coordinating work for the Maintenance department
Works with maintenance and operations on reliability issues when they occur; have vision and ability to create quality solutions for any problems
Serves as a plant expert on process control system engineering issues (not limited to risk engineering, systems integrity and applicability to specifications, philosophies and standards) and mentor the support groups (I/E Supervision and Technicians). Understand and interpret codes, standards and regulations that are control system related
Develops proposals for plant improvements including design basis and preliminary estimates and budgets for capital projects. During development and construction, support the Program Manager as assigned to minimize overruns in project-related spending
Develops working relationships with other department personnel within the plant to seek out opportunities that will add value to each job completed
Reinforces awareness of safety and environmental incidents through frequent job observations by talking to personnel working in the plant. Responsible for developing or collecting information in support of permit requirements as assigned
The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or other relevant technical discipline is required
At least Five (5+) years' experience in an industrial setting in engineering or operations
Strong leadership and technical abilities are required
An acute sensitivity to safety issues in a hazardous environment
Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization and with individuals and groups from different disciplines, industries, and governmental agencies
Able to work with a culturally diverse group of technical individuals whose skills cover the range required to engineer, operate, and maintain the LNG terminal and Liquefaction production facilities
Possess the personality and ability to relate to and to establish a mutually respectful relationship with management, peers and the various facility level workers
Organized, planning skills, able to manage multiple activities and programs in timely fashion and with a high degree of accuracy, able to meet work deadlines
Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills
Accomplished public speaker, able to create and deliver industry-specific presentations
Computer savvy including Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, Project and PowerPoint
Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing status
Job is performed in an industrial plant environment
Occasionally, work may be performed from home, after normal work hours or on weekends
Limited travel required, as business conditions dictate
Subject to drug and alcohol testing, per applicable federal regulations or as required by Cheniere
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, work at height above ground on stairs and catwalks, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, smell, type and write
Must be able to board a ship via a gangway, climb to the top of a tank (200+ steps), scale vertical steel ladder up to forty feet or more in height and lift and move objects weighting up to 50 pounds
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work indoors and outdoors, and be exposed to year-around weather conditions, ocean environment, and noise
There is a considerable amount of outdoor activities involved
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
Required to pass regularly scheduled physical examinations mandated by regulatory authorities
Required to obtain mandated certification by attending Company-sponsored training in basic first aid, CPR, and LNG firefighting
Preferred
Instrument and Control focus is preferred
Recent experience with LNG is preferred, however, petrochemical, NGL, cryogenic natural gas processing, or other hydrocarbon processing experience may be acceptable
Benefits
Annual stock-grant program
Comprehensive compensation and benefits offerings are competitive and strong
Wellness and performance incentives that reward results
Company
Cheniere Energy, Inc.
Cheniere Energy, Inc.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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$5.1B2025-06-25Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-05-08Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2024-03-05Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
Leadership Team
Zach Davis
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Brandon Smith
Vice President and Chief Information Officer
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