Manager, Operations Projects and Systems bei Cheniere Energy, Inc.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Manager, Operations Projects & Systems reports to the Director, Operations Planning and is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, and administration of programs and initiatives that support Cheniere’s operating assets. This is a key leadership position within the Houston Operations Support team that requires a combination of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and management skills. 

A qualified applicant will have a demonstrated combination of technical and business awareness for hydrocarbon plant Operations and will be responsible for leading the Operations Projects & Systems team to drive innovation, efficiency, and effectiveness across the Operations organization with respect to supporting the portfolio of Operations capital projects, IT projects and systems, and Operational Readiness (OR) core functions.

This role offers the ability to positively impact multiple operating assets and business units, and it collaborates with all levels of the company, from individual contributors to Executive Management. 

KNOWLEDGE

The Manager, Operations Projects & Systems will have a proven understanding of hydrocarbon plant operations (such as LNG, refining, petrochemical or similar industry) as well as a strong conceptual and working knowledge of project management, stakeholder and change management, leadership and continuous improvement principles.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Responsible to oversee the development and delivery of consolidated Operations five-year CAPEX plans for each operating asset, ensuring coordination, alignment and consistency of portfolio prioritization and business justifications.
• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of various Operations projects and systems reports including recurring and ad hoc reporting as required by the business.
• Lead the development of Operations sponsored capital committee memos and support other high-visibility project approvals by providing and/or validating Operations inputs and business cases.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for Operations IT tools and systems that are aligned with the organization's goals and objectives.

• Facilitate the development and alignment of KPIs and analytical tools to measure Operations projects and systems performance.
• Lead the Operations IT projects intake assessment, selection, and prioritization of new technologies and tools to enhance operational efficiency and competitive advantage.

• Assess the readiness of the Operations organization and its employees for change, identifying areas that require additional support and leading these initiatives of supplemental readiness or training programs as appropriate.

• Responsible to provide oversight and continued support of regulatory compliance for existing Operations training programs.

• Manage the governance, and often development of, economic cost benefit analysis for high-visibility debottlenecking and facility optimization projects.

• Responsible to work with Operations leadership and applicable SMEs to develop Operations Readiness (OR) Plans and Strategies.

• Responsible to oversee the development of Operations Readiness (OR) programs post-FID, as well as supporting OR related inputs to pre-FID decision making on Operating Asset expansion opportunities.

• Support recurring Operations Readiness meetings and key reviews with Operating Asset and other stakeholders as applicable.

• Provide related support to business stakeholders and deliverables outside of the Operations organization such as: Accounting, Finance, Treasury, Insurance, Supply Chain, and others as requested. 
• Responsible to coordinate, develop, and prepare recurring reports and presentations for Executive Leadership.
• Lead a wide variety of ad hoc analyses to support senior management decision making. 

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS)

• Education and Certifications:  Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical or other engineering function preferred, MBA or other finance/business education background also considered. PMP and PE certifications are a plus. Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing status. 

• Experience: Ten (10) years of experience in an Operations or Operations support role within natural gas, refining or petrochemical industry. LNG experience is preferred.

• Skills: 

  • Strong leadership and business administration abilities. 

  • Exceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making

  • Well versed in a wide variety of operational and business analytics. 

  • Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to influence without direct authority. 

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, written and oral. 

  • Must be able to understand complex issues and effectively communicate across all levels of the organization. 

  • Highly flexibility and adaptable; able to respond quickly to shifting priorities. 

  • Must have the ability to proactively work with minimal supervision. 

  • Solid commitment to safety and dedication to the Company’s core values. 

  • Able to work with a culturally diverse group of business and technical teams. 

  • Project management knowledge – project planning, cost control, economic and risk analysis.

  • Operational knowledge – including Operations systems (e.g. CMMS, LMS, Pi, etc.)

  • Highly efficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Visio, Excel, and PowerPoint. Advanced Excel skills are required.

DIRECT REPORTS

Multiple cross-discipline direct reports, potentially including:

• Supervisors/Superintendents

• Sr./Staff Engineer(s)

• Sr./Lead Analyst(s)

FREEDOM TO ACT

The Manager, Operations Projects & Systems requires minimal supervision and possesses the ability to function in a highly dynamic environment.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Job is primarily performed in an office environment. 

• Occasionally, work may be performed from home, after normal work hours or on weekends. 

• Periodic domestic travel required, typically to operating assets, as business conditions dictate. 

• Subject to drug and alcohol testing, per applicable federal regulations or as required by Cheniere. 

ADA JOB REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that the essential functions of the job can be performed and not hinder the employee's performance due to physical, mental, or emotional disability.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Cheniere Energy is an equal opportunity workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation if requested for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.