Senior / Staff Engineer, Electrical (CCL Stage 1&2)

Cheniere Energy - Gregory, TX

Full-time - Senior

Gregory, TX

Utilities

About the position

At Cheniere, we provide the world with safe, reliable energy. But more than that, we provide opportunities for our talented employees to impact their communities every day. Our diversity is key to our continued success and forges a path where our culture supports greater equity and inclusion for our employees, customers and beyond. The Senior / Staff Engineer reports to the Electrical Engineering Superintendent - Engineering Services and is a technical steward for electrical systems. This role is accountable for supporting, maintaining, and improving these systems, including all associated documentation. A Senior / Staff Engineer will provide leadership and expertise to peers and less experienced staff. The role directly supports Projects, Safety and Compliance, Maintenance, Reliability, and Operations groups. The Senior / Staff Engineer will guide and direct the development of operating philosophies and detailed procedures, practices, and application of standards for the LNG terminal. This position serves as the electrical and power generation administrator and provides electrical systems support to Maintenance and Operations to keep plant systems operational. Responsibilities include overseeing industrial electrical systems from field devices (motors, switches, etc.) through distribution from 120 V to 138 kV, which includes lighting panels, power panels, UPS, motor control centers, distribution transformers, switchgear, protective relays, gas turbines, and diesel generators. The engineer will utilize sound engineering practices, plant standards, and specifications to ensure that documentation for the electrical systems is maintained properly. Additionally, the Senior / Staff Engineer must thoroughly understand the technical Management of Change (MOC) process and utilize it in support of capital projects and routine facility changes. Participation in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews and Operational Readiness Review processes, as well as regulatory agency audits, is also required. The engineer will provide technical support, troubleshooting, and assistance in planning and coordinating work for the Maintenance and Reliability department, working closely with Maintenance and Operations on electrical issues to ensure plant power systems remain operational and reliable. This role supports project work processes through the development of electrical design basis, scopes of work, and defined electrical deliverables for the project portfolio. The engineer will integrate into the site electrical team as a technical resource and peer reviewer to reduce and eliminate site risks, reinforcing safety and environmental awareness through frequent field observations and by interfacing with plant personnel.

Responsibilities

• Guide and direct the development of operating philosophies and detailed procedures, practices, and application of standards for the LNG terminal.
• Serve as the electrical and power generation administrator and provide electrical systems support to Maintenance and Operations to keep plant systems operational.
• Responsible for the industrial electrical systems from the field devices (motors, switches, etc.) through the distribution from 120 V to 138 kV.
• Use sound engineering practices, plant standards, and specifications to ensure that documentation for the electrical systems is maintained properly.
• Understand the technical Management of Change (MOC) process and utilize it in support of capital projects and routine facility changes.
• Participate in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews and Operational Readiness Review process.
• Participate in regulatory agency audits.
• Provide technical support, troubleshooting, assistance in planning and coordinating work for the Maintenance and Reliability department.
• Work with Maintenance and Operations on electrical issues to keep plant power systems operational and reliable.
• Support Project work process through development of electrical design basis, scopes of work, and defined electrical deliverables for project portfolio.
• Integrate into the site electrical team as a technical resource and peer review to reduce and eliminate site risks.
• Reinforce safety and environmental awareness through frequent field observations and by interfacing with plant personnel.
• Work with Engineering and Construction department to assure O&M interests are represented on major projects.
• Provide oversight / ownership of the facilities electrical model and associated electrical studies.
• Interact with and support Commercial Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and other departments as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in an industrial setting in engineering or operations for Senior Engineer, Electrical.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in an industrial setting in engineering or operations for Staff Engineer, Electrical.
• Experience with LNG liquefaction, petrochemical, NGL, cryogenic natural gas processing, or other hydrocarbon processing is required.
• Strong leadership and administrative abilities are required.
• 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.
• Organized, planning skills, able to manage multiple activities and programs in a timely fashion and with a high degree of accuracy.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in public speaking.
• Able to create and deliver industry-specific presentations.
• Knowledgeable with electronic modeling of power systems using ETAP or SKM.
• Experienced in developing and analyzing load flow, short circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies.
• Knowledgeable with NEC and NFPA 70E.
• Knowledgeable with electrical area classification, NFPA 497, and API 500.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits offerings.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Annual stock grant program for employees.