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Bechtel Corporation Operations Shift Supervisor in Gregory, Texas

Requisition ID: 277516

  • Relocation Authorized: National - Single

  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project

  • Work Location: Gregory, TX

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Project Overview:

The Cheniere Corpus Christi Liquefaction (CCL) Project is a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) export facility located on the north shore of Corpus Christi Bay in Gregory, Texas. The 1,000+ acre facility started bulk early works in July 2015 as the first greenfield export facility in the United States. Bechtel has successfully and safely completed construction and it now consists of three operating Trains with an LNG production capacity of approximately 15 million tons per year (MTPA), three LNG storage tanks with combined capacity of 480,000 cubic meters of LNG, 2 Jetty superstructures that can accommodate the world’s largest vessels, and dozens of associated buildings and utilities.

Corpus Christi Liquefaction Project Stage 3 (CCL3) is a new phase at the existing CCL facility and will consist of seven midscale liquefaction trains with an LNG production capacity of approximately 10 MTPA and associated infrastructure including utilities. CCL3 will perform all this work predominantly on a direct hire basis with support from only a few specialty and service subcontractors.

Job Summary:

The Operations Shift Supervisor (OSS) will direct and supervise assigned client operations staff and internal DCS board operators during the commissioning, startup and initial operations phases of the project. The OSS will interact directly with not only their direct operator reports, but also with CSU discipline leads to ensure the plant is ready for startup and that the startup strictly follows the approved procedures for the facility. The successful candidate must be willing to work a flexible schedule as required by the project, including but not limited to split shift, nightshift, holidays, and/or weekends. #LI-SP1

Major Responsibilities:

  • Operate local and control room panels as required.

  • Generate appropriate operating reports.

  • Experience performing electrical and mechanical system lineups for operation.

  • Experience executing and providing input for daily briefings and Plan of the Day meetings.

  • Work with plant operations reporting structures and guidelines.

  • Perform plant walk throughs; observe plant conditions and parameters; document plant operating parameters on shift log sheets and logbooks.

  • Apply personnel protective lockout tagout packages to ensure a safe work environment for operation and maintenance personnel.

  • Participate in system operability walkdowns and provide approval to begin startup phase.

  • Oversee loading of chemicals and catalysts as required to maintain plant operation.

  • Handle hazardous materials in accordance with facility environmental and safety programs.

  • Support the planning of operations and maintenance activities to support efficient operation and maintenance of the facility.

  • Provide on-the-job training to junior operations team members.

  • Operate equipment and systems in accordance with the process design requirements.

  • Record and evaluate system operating parameters for comparison to design.

  • Implement general plant safety procedures, including handling of hazardous substances, and use of the proper PPE.

  • Identify plant environmental material handling procedures, prevent / mitigate unplanned releases, and respond to developing events to mitigate consequences.

  • Write/enhance procedures for system start up and operation as needed.

  • Ensure team is in strict adherence to published start up procedures and follows management of change for any deviations to procedures.

  • Experience with problem identification and initiation of equipment repair documentation

  • Experience with emergency response activities per plant programs and training (fire, medical, environmental)

  • Isolate equipment in hazardous environments in case of an emergency.

  • Identify deviations to normal operating situations and restore equipment/systems to design operation in accordance with commissioning and startup programs.

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • University/B.S. degree in an engineering or other scientific discipline plus 10 years of experience or 14 years of equivalent industry experience in-lieu of a degree.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Advanced knowledge of pertinent industry and regulatory standards.

  • Basic knowledge of chemistry and thermodynamics.

  • Heater operations

  • Demonstrated experience with initial startup & shutdown trouble shooting

  • Experience with initial equipment and system startup

  • Experience with operation of refrigeration gas compressor equipment and systems in accordance with the process design requirements including its operation from local control systems/panels.

  • Knowledge and experience in the scopes of work inherent in operations and maintenance projects.

  • Demonstrated ability to motivate and lead team members and direct reports effectively & positively in a collaborative team environment.

  • Demonstrated ability to problem-solve in high pressure situations.

  • Heavy industrial direct hire construction experience in a supervisory role commensurate with the type of work to be undertaken.

  • Experience in oil, gas, refinery, petrochemical, minerals processing, or power generating station construction.

Preferred

  • Experience on an LNG construction site especially along the U.S. Gulf Coast.

  • Experience in LNG or Cryogenic startup, commissioning, and operations.

  • Experience as a Shift Supervisor, Senior Supervisor or Commissioning Manager.

  • Understanding of applicable Bechtel work processes including Standard Work Process Procedures (SWPPs) and Standard Test & Commissioning Procedures (STCPs).

  • Good working knowledge of Project Bechtel Standard Applications (BSAPs) including TEAMWorks, Setroute, Unifier, Aconex, DSCS, PTR, Agile, Navisworks, and other automation tools which are used on Bechtel projects.

  • Good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.

  • Experience managing technical services subcontracts.

  • Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards.

Additional Information:

Work requires the physical ability to conduct field inspections including but not limited to: extensive walking in and around a construction site often in high heat and high humidity conditions, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, working on uneven surfaces, and working in small or confined spaces.

Some lifting may be required. Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress). Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.).

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Bechtel employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or show proof of a negative test result prior to accessing Bechtel sites/facilities to the extent required by applicable law or by customer requirements.

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