Mechanical Supervisor

Golden Pass LNG, a joint venture of Qatar Energy & ExxonMobil, has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Supervisor at our Sabine Pass, TX location (approximately 10 minutes from Port Arthur, TX).  We are looking for team members that have a proven track record of providing support, have strong intrapersonal and communication skills, and are self-motivated and self-directed to be a part of our transformation from an import facility to the premier LNG exporter in North America. 

The Mechanical Supervisor will be responsible for Leading and Supervising all work as required for maintaining a safe, efficient, and environmentally sound operation of an LNG facility.  The Mechanical Supervisor is a leader for the Mechanical maintenance team and all outside general contractors supporting mechanical work. This will range from 50 to 200+ craftsmen depending on contractor demand. This role will also be liaison with internal and external parties and will interface directly with Operations Supervision, Managers, Engineers, Maintenance Technicians, Maintenance Specialists, Operators, Contractors, and Vendors and uphold and ensure compliance with SSHE&R and compliance standards for performance and behavior. 

 

The Mechanical Supervisor is a DOT covered position (PHMSA).

 

 

Essential Duties / Job Description

 

• Field Execution Leadership / Safety & Quality Assurance
• Supervise daily mechanical maintenance activities, ensuring crews understand scope, procedures, SSHE requirements, and quality standards.
• Conduct and support technicians leading pre-job briefings, site walkdowns, and post-job debriefs to align expectations and capture lessons learned
• Enforce proper use of LOTO, work permits, JSAs, and safety-critical procedures during all field tasks. Act as a champion for Personnel Safety Management System (PSMS).
• Rapidly address execution issues—providing clear direction, removing obstacles, and escalating complex challenges
• Support and allocate resources to enable success of Management of Change (MOC) processes and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR)
• Hold crews accountable to Golden Pass LNG values: i.e., “We Will Work Safely or Not at All” and “Do Everything With Integrity” – See Maintenance Leadership Expectations
• Audit field work for compliance with SSHE standards, equipment isolation, and quality specifications
• Lead After-Action Reviews and incident investigations in your area, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions to prevent recurrence

 

Mechanical Maintenance Oversight

• Direct and oversee craft technicians performing daily preventative and corrective maintenance work in mechanical (static equipment and machinery) and soft (scaffolding/insulation) crafts.
• In addition would include pump/loading arm maintenance, pressure vessel/heat exchanger/piping system maintenance, routine integrity maintenance, civil/structural maintenance, first level troubleshooting, pump/compressor performance testing, and mechanical/civil/structural repair/remediation of associated equipment.
• Oversee select support specialty/vendor contractors for field execution of maintenance and troubleshooting, such as vibration monitoring/analysis, seal replacements, overhauls, and andspecialty equipment repairs.
• Manage testing, calibration, and actuator troubleshooting for critical isolation, control, and relief valves.
• Support inspection and quality activities, including provision of associated non-specialty craft support required for activities – integrity inspections, torquing, hydrostatic testing, NDE, thickness measurements, and corrosion monitoring
• Ensure proper handling of insulation systems and structural supports that protect static equipment in cryogenic service
• Resource Coordination, Collaboration & Process Improvement
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance Reliability, Maintenance Projects and Engineering teams to clarify priorities, manage resource constraints, and sequence work effectively.
• Liaise with planning/scheduling to confirm job packs, material staging, and permits are ready for crew mobilization
• Partner with Procurement and Warehouse on goods received and material loading, as applicable.
• Coordinate with contractor management specialists for crew onboarding and qualifications—enabling you to focus on field execution
• Ensure availability and proper use of tools, equipment, and PPE for all mechanical work.
• Facilitate field-driven improvement initiatives: barrier analyses, reliability feedback loops, and best-practice sharing
• Support Annual Maintenance Plans, budget and schedule targets by providing field input to scope to assist planning in providing accurate cost estimates and tracking performa