Staff Engineer, Turnaround

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POSITION OVERVIEW

The Staff Engineer, Maintenance Turnaround is responsible for the planning, execution, and management of turnaround activities within the liquified natural gas (LNG) facility. Reporting to the Turnaround and Contracts Superintendent, this position involves coordinating maintenance and engineering activities, ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, and optimizing resource allocation throughout the turnaround process. The Staff Engineer, Maintenance Turnaround will analyze technical requirements, support development of detailed work plans and cost estimates, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of turnaround activities. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, organization, time-management, and effective communication are essential for successfully executing turnaround objectives while minimizing downtime and maximizing operational efficiency. They will be responsible for the adherence and execution of the Turnaround Management Strategy. 

This is a DOT position.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Lead execution of and ensure adherence to the Cheniere Turnaround Management strategy through all phases from Turnaround Initiation to Turnaround Closeout. 
• Support development of detailed turnaround plans, including scope, cost estimates, timeline, schedules and resource allocation to ensure efficient execution.
• Conduct thorough assessments of equipment and processes repair and maintenance plans to identify and mitigate risks to meeting the turnaround objectives. Ensure repair plans meet required specifications.
• Develop and analyze engineering scope of work packages as required for turnaround projects to include inspection, quality control, cleaning, replacement, and upgrade requirements.
• Execute management of change (MOC) process, as required, to execute turnaround scope of work.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including other turnaround teams, Production, maintenance, engineering, and HSE to align turnaround objectives and ensure seamless communication. 
• Lead development of, monitoring, control, and forecasting of turnaround budgets, identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring expenditures remain within approved limits.
• Ensure that all work has necessary quality assurance controls to meet industry standards, HSE and regulatory requirements, and company policies throughout the turnaround process.
• Support coordination and management of contractor onboarding and performance of contractors working with Supply Chain Management, ensuring they meet project specifications and safety requirements.
• Track and report on turnaround progress and milestones, identifying any deviations from the plan and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Develop and present reports and detailed presentations to management highlighting progress, challenges, financial impact, and improvement recommendations. 
• Supervise, as required, field activities to ensure they adhere to the planned scope of work, schedule, and budget. Address any unexpected issues or delays, develop execution and engineering solutions to obstacles, and adjust plans as necessary. 
• Lead final inspection and engineering review process in support of pre-startup safety review process for turnaround completion and unit startup. 
• Responsible for conducting post-turnaround reviews to evaluate performance, document lessons learned, and recommend improvements for future turnarounds.
• Maintain accurate records of all turnaround analyses, work performed, and project outcomes for future reference.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 

Knowledge:

Possess strong understanding of mechanical, chemical, or process engineering principles applicable to the LNG facility operations. Familiar with turnaroun