PALNG Operations Specialist - Nederland, TX
 Sempra Services Corporation | |
 United States, Texas, Port Arthur | |
 Jun 08, 2026 | |
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Primary Purpose
The Lead Operations Specialist reports to the Production Manager and is accountable for supporting programs to advance operations safety, compliance, reliability, efficiency, and profitability in alignment with it relates to the safe and effective operation of the Port Arthur LNG Facility. The Lead Operations Specialist is responsible for working with all facility operations personnel, Supervisors, Managers and Directors within the Operations & Maintenance departments to operate and optimize the Port Arthur LNG facility. The Lead Operations Specialist position requires participation in Simultaneous operations (SIMOP) reviews and work activities task-based risk assessments. The Lead Operations Specialist work alongside the Permit to work Coordinators and Operations group in ensuring proper transfer of ownership of equipment between Operations and Maintenance and determining and prioritizing maintenance requirements and write associated work orders. Always promotes safety and environmental compliance by ensuring that all safety and environmental policies and procedures are developed and enforced. Communicates and interacts with all the plant departments, plus consult with external resources to resolve plant problems, and improve plant reliability and safety. Participates in HazOps, PSSRs, LOTO reviews and packaging process development, MOC process, JSAs, understands the (COW) Control Of Work, procedure development, redline procedures. Duties and Responsibilities * Perform field observations, JSA reviews, toolbox meetings, Interface with maintenance if required, to participate in permit and scheduling meetings. Develops, update, and maintain Operating plans, procedures, manuals, and programs * Performs all work in compliance with all company Environmental and Safety policies, understanding operating and permit limits to ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining maximum reliability and efficiency. Reports safety and environmental concerns, problems, and incidents to appropriate shift team members. Develop, review and revise, train and manage operating procedures and properly maintain executed operating procedures to ensure compliance. * Participates in Port Arthur LNG continuous improvement initiatives such as training efforts and standard implementation/review. Support the Operations Excellence Management System and Operational Discipline practices. Participate in Control of Work or Process Safety Management related activities such as management of change, process hazard analysis, and compliance audits. * Support the Operations leadership team by maintaining awareness of day-to-day activities, attending Operations meetings. Assist the Operations leadership team by serving as an operations subject matter expert maximizing efficiency of the operation, providing, and coaching on advanced troubleshooting, participating in job planning activities, and assisting in the coordination of process operations with maintenance, project, and shutdown activities. * Provides input in the pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and initial operation of the Port Arthur LNG Facility. This will include being a vital member of the integrated commissioning / start-up team(s) with the EPC contractor. Keeps skills and knowledge current and completes required refresher training to maintain and elevate the level of process understanding. * As required, in emergency situations to report to work during unscheduled time; participates in the Emergency Response Actions on his/her shift in an emergency event. Able to work with a culturally diverse group of technical individuals whose skills cover the range required to operate and maintain the operations of the Port Arthur Liquefaction facility. * Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties). | |