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Golden Pass LNG · 1 day ago

Mechanical Supervisor

Sabine Pass, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Golden Pass LNG, a joint venture of Qatar Energy & ExxonMobil, is seeking a Mechanical Supervisor for their facility in Sabine Pass, TX. The role involves leading and supervising mechanical maintenance activities to ensure a safe and efficient operation, while also managing a team of craft technicians and liaising with various stakeholders.

EnergyRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

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

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

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 performance

Provide field-based insights to Maintenance Programs, feeding back performance data and improvement ideas

Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, across all levels of the organization

Champion enhancements to tools, procedures, or job-pack quality that boost efficiency and reduce rework

Embed lessons learned into daily routines to elevate execution across the maintenance organization

Coach, mentor, and evaluate technicians through hands-on feedback and on-the-job training

Support development and improvement of training programs and conduct capability assessments to close skill gaps

Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and pride in workmanship

Address personnel issues fairly and pragmatically, creating a strong team environment

Own day-to-day maintenance results in your area, including personal safety, execution quality, schedule adherence, and cost efficiency

Ensure the team complies with Golden Pass management systems, integrity standards, and regulatory requirements, as well as all business controls

Drive equipment availability by removing execution barriers and anticipating resource or material constraints

Champion maintenance excellence by aligning field execution with the Golden Pass Maintenance Process and operational needs

Verify technicians are trained, competent, and fully understand system expectations and procedural requirements

Cultivate cross-functional teamwork with Operations, Maintenance Reliability/Programs/Planning, Engineering, and SSHE&R teams to deliver premium support to asset team performance

Continuously challenge and improve safety, material usage, labor productivity, and cycle times to optimize overall maintenance costs

Develop and sustain technician competencies in systems, procedures, and maintenance processes

Model and reinforce Golden Pass values. Be an active sponsor for areas of focus as set out by the team: + Safety: “We will Work Safely or Not at All” + People: “Our People Drive Us Forward and We Work Together to Grow" + Integrity: “We Will Do Everything With Integrity” + Community & Environment: “We Are Part of the Community and the Environment. It Is Our Future”

Champion PSMS through facilitation of daily safety briefings, toolbox talks, and LSRA/LAI sessions to surface hazards and mitigation plans

Perform field verification and validation of safety tools—LOTO, work permits, JSAs—and ensure any deviations are properly documented and approved

Sponsor targeted safety initiatives (e.g., PPE upgrades, near-miss reporting campaigns) and track their performance using the Enablon and Safety Observation/Hazard ID program

Lead and/or participate in after action reviews and incident/near-miss investigations, identify root-cause factors, and implement corrective actions that balance behavioral and facility improvements

Report safety findings and improvement plans to functional leadership, ensuring transparency and accountability

Ensure deviations to safe work practices are approved and managed

Champion Golden Pass Culture and model the Guiding Principles and Behaviors

Align with Maintenance Management and Reliability teams on risk-based work selection and reliability strategies to focus resources on highest-impact tasks

Champion quality stewardship meetings to validate field expectations and continuous-improvement initiatives

Monitor and respond to KPI scorecards (PM compliance, backlog trends, LACDs). Identify improvement opportunities and execute action plans

Annual maintenance-plan compliance (PMs & repairs)

Preventive maintenance (PM) compliance rate

Work orders completed by LACD and basic finish date

Forelog/backlog trends (accumulated risk)

Safety Incidents, Near-Miss Reporting, observations

Implement efficiencies in material, labor, and time to optimize maintenance costs

Coordinate with planners and schedulers to ensure job packs, permits, and materials are staged for timely execution

Drive continuous-improvement projects such as barrier analyses, lean maintenance techniques, and technology trials that enhance execution quality

Communicate performance results across the team, recognize contributions, and adjust objectives to sustain momentum

Develop and execute resource plans that align staffing and skills with asset needs

Conduct capability assessments and gap analyses, then implement targeted training programs and on-the-job coaching

Establish succession pathways by identifying high-potential technicians and providing stretch assignments or cross-craft exposure

Foster an environment of open communication, inclusive decision making, and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing

Address personnel and performance issues promptly, applying fair and practical solutions that uphold team morale

Recognize individual and team achievements through formal and informal channels to reinforce positive behaviors

Qualification

Mechanical maintenance supervisionLNG facility experienceStatic equipment maintenanceRotating machinery expertiseSAP maintenance systemsAnalytical problem-solvingCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTeam leadershipSelf-starterAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's or associate degree or relevant technical discipline or equivalent work experience

5+ years of mechanical maintenance supervision preferred

7-10 years of required experience in petroleum, chemical manufacturing facility or an LNG facility

Proven expertise with key equipment in job scopes, including but not limited to: Static equipment: heat exchangers, pressure vessels, piping systems, valve integrity programs, welding and fabrication, structural/civil systems, marine loading arms

Rotating machinery: turbines, compressors, engines, fans/coolers, pumps, vibration analysis fundamentals

Soft crafts: painting and insulation

Familiarity with OEM preventive maintenance procedures, inspections, and performance testing

Sound knowledge of fabrication, pump and compressor rebuilds, torquing, alignment, and turbines

Ability to read and apply P&IDs, schematics, OEM manuals, and service bulletins for regular maintenance activities and troubleshooting

Working knowledge of plant installations and specifications with experience in accepted industry procedures, safety, and environmental policies

Demonstrated knowledge of the Maintenance Execution excellence requirements. Experience in the application of systems, including monitoring effectiveness and driving improvement

Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) – SAP

Strong knowledge of critical SSHE and regulatory procedures (incident reporting, environmental response, hazard awareness), work permitting practices (LOTO/work-permit systems), and quality maintenance execution standards

Ability to manage during a crisis and make decisions during an emergency

Exceptional communicator and problem solver who thrives in fast-paced field settings

A reputation of setting high standards and promoting effective communication and strong teamwork across organizations – viewed as a strong, positive partner by Team members

Analytical problem-solving capabilities – seek to understand the operating processes and equipment and look for lowest life-cycle cost solutions to deliver long term reliability

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills

Highly proficient with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Smartsheet

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to create a strong team environment

Self-starter with ability to work strategically under little direction

Ability to focus on meeting/exceeding performance parameters

Strong attention to details

State Issued Current and Valid Driver's License – Pursuant to PHMSA, this is a DOT covered position with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining thereof

Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing status

Preferred

LNG facility experience, cryogenic refrigeration, gas processing, and steam systems. Direct hands-on experience with GE Frame 7 gas turbines and centrifugal compressors preferred

Company

Golden Pass LNG

With a vision to be the premier LNG exporter in North America, the $10 billion Golden Pass export project will add natural gas liquefaction and export capabilities to the existing terminal in Sabine Pass, Texas.

Founded in 2006

Houston, Texas, USA

201-500 employees