Staff Engineer, Project

POSITION OVERVIEWThe Staff Engineer, Projects reports to the Manager, Engineering Projects. This position is responsible for developing and executing the assigned portfolio of projects which will support continuous improvements of safety, reliability, facility optimization, and other values (e.g., production, risk reduction, environmental improvements, etc.). The project will be managed and executed under the guidelines of Cheniere Corporate and site-specific project development and execution processes. The Staff Engineer, Projects is also responsible for the safe and efficient development and execution of capital and expense projects at the facility. These projects will be delivered maintaining Cheniere’s core values: teamwork, respect, accountability, integrity, nimble, and safety.
This is a non-DOT position.   RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIESThe Staff Engineer, Projects is responsible for the following:     Manages the work effort (responsibilities and duties listed below) of Staff and Project Engineers assigned under the lead position.
Manages a portfolio of projects and provide key input into the 5-year CAPEX plan for the site.
Manage all phases of project development and execution with an emphasis on safety and performance specifications.
Supports all phases of the project and leads the coordination of work including, safety, process design, front end engineering and design, detailed design, procurement, cost control, schedules, quality, construction planning, execution planning, and commissioning.
Coordinate, plan, schedule, and execute technical activities for assigned plant projects. Monitor and control expenditures within limitations of project budget. Prepare interim and completion project reports. Ability to lead a multi-discipline team of engineers, designers, and engineering and construction contractors assigned to projects. Ensures the technical integrity of the project, including compliance with the project scope, specifications, sound engineering judgement and Cheniere basic engineering design documents. Assure as built and project close out documentation is completed and stored in document control systems.
Thoroughly understand and comply with the technical Management of Change (MOC) process and utilize it in support of capital projects and routine facility changes. Deliver projects that ensure safe, reliable, and efficient LNG operations which are executed on time and on budget.
Comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures following the highest ethical standards.
Participate in regulatory agency audits.
Reinforce safety and environmental awareness through frequent job observations and by interfacing with plant personnel. Work with Engineering and Construction department to provide support and assure O & M interests are represented on major projects. Participates in equipment factory acceptance tests (FATs) and site acceptance tests (SATs).
Interact with and support Commercial Operations, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, and other departments as required.
Complete site walk-downs to support project development requirements. 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. KNOWLEDGE AND

SKILLS:
Knowledge:The individual should have a broad understanding of project development & management through a stage-gated approach to progress an opportunity from Project Feasibility to Design & Development to its Implementation & Commissioning. The individual shall also possess a very sound knowledge of the Management of Change (MOC) processes to identify and manage risks arising from the implementation of the proposed Projects (predominantly Brownfield Projects).  Experience with Design and Engineering activities related to oil refining, petrochemical, specialty chemicals, hydrocarbon pipelines or LNG processing, storage, and transportation is required.

Skills:
Strong leadership and administrative abilities 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 1) management, 2) peers and 3) the various facility level workers (Plant Manager, plant supervision and plant workers) whom are all responsible for ensuring good operations.
Organized, planning skills, able to manage multiple activities and programs in timely fashion and with a high degree of acc