Senior Specialist, Engineering

Cheniere Energy - Gregory, TX

Gregory, TX

Pipeline Transportation

About the position

The Senior Specialist, Engineering reports directly to the Superintendent, Inspection and is a member of multi-disciplined team responsible for technical and regulatory support to the company and liquefied natural gas (LNG) liquefaction/export terminals. Dedication, sensitivity to safety issues and compliance with policies, procedures and regulatory requirements are essential for the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the terminals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and implement pro-active inspection programs which are based on statutory requirements and Cheniere LNG's policies and guidelines.
• Supervise and monitor Inspection Technicians and Subcontractors at the Terminal Facilities.
• Promote and manage Health, Safety and Environmental aspects related to Inspection and general plant maintenance both for own staff and all contractors & vendor representatives in the Inspection Section.
• Responsible for checking design specifications of the existing plant and equipment, the correct selection and application of materials and design cases to ensure their safety and integrity of existing and new assets.
• Responsible for setting up and maintaining an effective equipment inspection history and record system in Plant Condition Management Software (PCMS).
• Monitor the equipment being operated within design parameters and highlight to the management cases of deviation.
• Develop repair and modifications plans and ensure they are executed to statutory and Cheniere LNG's requirements.
• Responsible for the provision of Inspection Services for internal and external activities.
• Responsible for the maintenance of Risk Based Inspection (RBI) systems, Corrosion System Manual and Inspection Procedures.
• Responsible for the development of Senior Advisor, Engineering data management system Plant Condition Management Software (PCMS) as per regulatory and Company requirements.
• Responsible for development, management and coordination of service contracts and third party inspection personnel.
• Responsible for routinely reporting Key Performance Indicators (KPI) as measurement tools for department performance.
• Support, as necessary, regulatory (DOT, FERC, LADEQ, etc.) inspections and audits.
• Carries out other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Engineering preferred, OR at least (2) two certifications consisting of: API 510, API 570, API 653, API 580, API 571, API 579, AWS/CWI preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years' of relevant experience with degree or nine (9) years' of relevant experience without degree.
• Must have experience in the inspection of fixed equipment, with background in the oil and gas industry.
• Must also have working experience of plant operations and maintenance systems and proven experience with RBI programs.
• Must be experienced with corrosion monitoring, common damage mechanisms and causes of corrosion.
• Experience with traditional and modern (PAUT / EMAT) NDE methods and application.
• The preferred candidate will have intermediate to expert level PCMS experience, and knowledge of RBI module.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity workplace with reasonable accommodations for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.