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POSITION OVERVIEW
The Senior/Staff Engineer, Electrical Reliability reports to the Reliability Superintendent and is the technical steward for Electrical Systems. In addition, they are responsible for supporting system maintenance and improving these systems including all associated documentation. The Senior/Staff Engineer, Electrical Reliability will provide discipline expertise to less experienced support staff, maintenance, and production groups. The Senior/ Staff Engineer, Electrical supports the Reliability Superintendent with driving continuous improvement within the maintenance and operation of assets to ensure the highest level of asset availability. Individuals filling this position will be dedicated and have a high sensitivity to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HS&E) issues and shall ensure reliability programs comply with Company’s policies and procedures for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the terminal.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Provides daily electrical systems support to the plant to keep the plant systems operational. Responsible for the industrial electrical systems from the field devices (motors, switches, etc.) through the distribution; from 120 VAC to 13.8 kV (which includes lighting panels, power panels, UPS, motor control centers, distribution transformers, switchgear, gas turbines, and diesel generators).
- Uses sound engineering practices, plant standards and specifications, ensuring that documentation for the electrical systems are maintained properly. Lead the development of documentation including updates to the unit operating manuals. Participate in the Management of Change process. Develop and use computer assisted engineering and design software to perform engineering tasks and develop documentation.
- Serves as a plant expert on electrical system engineering issues and mentor the support groups (I/E Supervision and Technicians). Understand and interpret codes, standards, and regulations that are electrical related.
- Develops proposals for plant improvements including design basis and preliminary estimates for capital projects.
- Reinforces awareness of safety and environmental incidents through frequent job observations by talking to personnel working in the plant. Responsible for developing or collecting information in support of permit requirements as assigned.
- Supports availability tracking and improving the overall reliability for Electrical equipment and systems throughout the plant.
- Supports Reliability Superintendent with developing and maintaining various contracts and customer service agreements.
- Responsible for analyzing work order repairs and failure data, pulling data for continuous improvement activities, meeting improvement milestones, developing performance trends, and monitoring for improvement.
- Responsible for conducting Root Cause Failure Analysis on equipment failures to eliminate or mitigate consequences.
- Responsible for evaluating the work flow process, identification of critical spares, spare parts storage and preservation requirements for Electrical equipment and systems.
- Accountable for ensuring the safety, security, health, and environmental incidents are prevented through frequent job observations and assessments. Responsible for developing or collecting information in support of permit requirements as assigned.
- Responsible for managing contracts for the purchase of goods and services needed and ensures the contractor fulfills their contractual obligations. Supports the efforts of the Reliability Superintendent, Maintenance Planning Superintendent, Maintenance Superintendents, Maintenance Manager, and Warehouse Superintendent in developing equipment spare parts requirements as needed.
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:
The Senior/Staff Engineer, Electrical Reliability has expert level knowledge of industrial electrical systems, equipment, codes, standards, and regulations and their implementation in operating facilities. Understands all aspects of heavy industrial transportation, storage, and processing including health, safety, maintenance, operations, governmental regulations, and associated codes and standards.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education, Training and Certifications:
Senior Engineer, Electrical (Reliability):Highschool Diploma or GED is required.Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
Staff Engineer, Electrical (Reliability): Highschool Diploma or GED is required . Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
Experience:
Senior Engineer, Electrical (Reliability): Minimum of five (5)+ years of relevant experience in an industrial setting in engineering, operations, maintenance or other related technical function. LNG facility experience is preferred; however, petrochemical, NGL, cryogenic natural gas processing or other hydrocarbon processing experience is acceptable.
Staff Engineer, Electrical (Reliability): Minimum of ten (10)+ years of relevant experience in an industrial setting in engineering, operations, maintenance or other related technical function. LNG facility experience is strongly preferred; however, petrochemical, NGL, cryogenic natural gas processing or other hydrocarbon processing experience may be acceptable.
DIRECT REPORTS
No direct reports.
FREEDOM TO ACT
Ability to multi-task and function in a highly dynamic atmosphere; must exercise discretion independently.
WORK CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, work at height above ground on stairs and catwalks, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, or hear, smell, type, and write.
Must be able to board a ship via a gangway, climb to the top of a tank (200+ steps), scale a vertical steel ladder up to forty feet or more in height, and lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work indoors and outdoors, and be exposed to year-around weather conditions, ocean environment, noise, and occasionally process gases and vapors. There is a considerable number of outdoor activities involved.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Subject to drug and alcohol testing, per applicable federal regulations or as required by Cheniere.
Required to pass regularly scheduled physical examinations mandated by regulatory authorities.
All responsibilities must be met in a call-out environment, including holidays, weekends, and nights.
Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing status.
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 or mental 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.
About Us
Cheniere Energy is a global leader in LNG providing flexible, reliable and affordable energy to the world while powering the transition to a lower-carbon future.
We are a values-driven company that focuses on teamwork, respect, accountability, integrity, nimbleness, and above all, safety for our employees, our communities, and our assets.
Cheniere Energy’s global impact is achieved through a diverse and passionate workforce that is invested in our company through our annual stock-grant program. Our high-performing employees are united by a shared mission, common goals and a culture of inclusion and caring.
Our comprehensive compensation and benefits offerings are competitive and strong, and they prioritize wellness and performance incentives that reward results. As an employee of Cheniere Energy, you will make an impact on our business and our communities.
A Fortune 500 company, Cheniere Energy is headquartered in Houston with U.S. offices in Lake Charles, Louisiana and Washington D.C.; production sites in Cameron, Louisiana and Gregory, Texas; and international offices in London, Singapore, Beijing and Tokyo.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 5+ years relevant industrial engineering/operations/maintenance experience (Senior)
- Minimum 10+ years relevant industrial engineering/operations/maintenance experience (Staff)
- Expert knowledge of industrial electrical systems, codes, standards, and regulations
- Experience with 120 VAC to 13.8 kV equipment including UPS, MCCs, switchgear, distribution transformers, gas turbines, diesel generators
- Experience performing reliability engineering tasks: availability tracking, failure data analysis, Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
- Ability to use computer-assisted engineering and design software
- Maintain Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing
- Ability to pass drug and alcohol testing and required physical examinations
- Ability to board ships, climb ladders and stairs, work at heights, and lift up to 50 pounds
- LNG facility experience
- Experience in petrochemical, NGL, cryogenic natural gas processing or other hydrocarbon processing
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employees receive performance‑based equity awards and dividends on granted equity. This ownership stake adds meaningful value alongside base pay and bonus.
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What We Do
Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE: LNG) Cheniere Energy is a global leader in liquefied natural gas (LNG), providing flexible, reliable and affordable energy to the world while powering the transition to a lower-carbon future. We are the largest producer of LNG in the United States and the second largest LNG operator in the world. Since we began operations in 2016, our LNG has reached dozens of markets on five continents, and the demand for our fuel is expected to grow as countries around the world seek cleaner ways to power their economies. We are a values-driven company that focuses on teamwork, respect, accountability, integrity, nimbleness and, above all, safety for our employees, our communities and the environment. Cheniere Energy’s global impact is achieved through a diverse and passionate workforce that is invested in our company through our annual stock-grant program. Our high-performing employees are united by a shared mission, common goals and a culture of inclusion and caring. A Fortune 500 company, Cheniere Energy is headquartered in Houston, with U.S. offices in Lake Charles, Louisiana and Washington D.C.; production sites in Cameron, Louisiana and Gregory, Texas; and international offices in London, Singapore, Beijing and Tokyo.
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