Commissioning and Startup Simultaneous Operations / Facility Operation Supervisor

Requisition ID: 285185 

•  Relocation Authorized: National - Single 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Brownsville, TX 

 

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Project Overview:

Bechtel is partnering with NextDecade to support their vision to provide the world access to lower carbon intensive energy with their Rio Grande LNG (RGLNG) project in Brownsville, Texas. RGLNG is a natural gas liquefaction and export terminal situated on a 984-acre site on the banks of the Brownsville ship channel. The first phase of the RGLNG project consists of three liquefaction trains, two storage tanks and one marine berth. At full capacity, the five-train facility will have a production capacity of 27 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). 

Brownsville, Texas is a city known for its diverse history, tradition, and rich culture. Located in the southernmost region in the beautiful state of Texas, lays Brownsville a rich, tropical oasis bordering the Rio Grande River and near the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. Brownsville embraces innovation, looks forward to the future and beyond! 

 

Job Summary:

The CSU Simultaneous Operations / Facility Ops Supervisor will be responsible for the startup and initial operations for all permanent plant equipment and systems from Commissioning completion until Substantial Completion and handover to the Customer. The Bechtel Simops Coordinator / Facility Operations provides oversight and day to day direction to the seconded Operations team until Substantial Completion to ensure safe and reliable operation of the equipment within equipment design parameters, introduction of feed gas and ramp up to prepare for LNG Production and Plant Performance Testing.

This position reports to, and takes day to day direction from, the Project Commissioning & Startup Manager to plan the initial operations of systems to support the completion of the project. #LI-VB1 

 

Major Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements training activities directed at both employee competencies and technical skills for on project, or plant operations wide basis 
• Develops highly technical learning programs to effectively train the employees and support the adequate operations of the plant in accordance with a systematic approach to training 
• Partners with Operations Managers and Training Manager to design, implement and conduct budgeted technical training for a project or plant 
• Provides operational direction and guidance to instructors and administrative employees as assigned 
• Arranges for technical assistance as required 
• Performs quality reviews to improve training efficiency, processes, and cost efficiency 
• Researches and studies advancements in educational technologies and technical methods 
• Recommends and/or implements solutions, modifications, and enhancements to technical training programs 
• Acts as the liaison for various audits by customers, authorities, and certifying organizations 
• Champion the Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) program and provide oversight on:
• Risk Assessments
• Job Hazard Analyses (JHA’s)
• Hazard Identification Studies (HAZID)
• Appropriateness of Work Authorizations in live plant areas
• Area boundary isolation ma