Cheniere Energy, Inc. · 5 hours ago
Senior / Staff Engineer, Mechanical
Gregory, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expCheniere Energy, Inc. is a global leader in LNG providing flexible, reliable and affordable energy to the world while powering the transition to a lower-carbon future. The Senior/Staff Engineer, Mechanical will serve as the technical steward for fixed equipment and mechanical systems, supporting maintenance and improving these systems while providing expertise to less experienced support staff.
EnergyRenewable EnergyOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Serves as the Static Equipment and Mechanical Systems technical specialist and provides Static Equipment and Mechanical Systems support to the plant to keep the plant systems safe and operational
Utilizes sound engineering practices to provide guidance and application to plant standards and specifications to develop cost effective solutions for Static Equipment and Mechanical engineering issues
Ensures that documentation for the Static Equipment and Mechanical systems are maintained properly. Provides guidance and development of documentation standards
Participates in the Management of Change process
Develops and utilizes computer assisted engineering and design software to perform engineering tasks and develop documentation
Provides technical support for maintenance planning and maintenance teams
Assists maintenance and operations groups on reliability issues when they occur; must be able to have vision and ability to create quality solutions for any problems
Serves as a plant liaison on Static Equipment and Mechanical System engineering issues (not limited to risk engineering, system integrity and applicability to specifications, philosophies and standards)
Provides technical support to other groups, by understanding and interpreting codes, standards and regulations that are equipment related
Coordinates and develops proposals for plant improvements including design basis and preliminary estimates and budgets for capital projects. Provide technical guidance during development and construction, support the Project Manager as assigned to minimize overruns in project-related spending
Develops working relationships with other department personnel within the plant to seek out opportunities that will add value to each job completed
Reinforces awareness of safety and environmental incidents through job observations. Ensure the development or collecting information in support of permit requirements as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering is required
Minimum of five (5)+ years of relevant experience in an industrial setting in engineering, operations, maintenance or other related technical function
Strong leadership and technical abilities are required
An acute sensitivity to safety issues in a hazardous environment
Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization and with individuals and groups from different disciplines, industries and governmental agencies
Able to work with a culturally diverse group of technical individuals whose skills cover the range required to engineer, operate and maintain the LNG terminal and Liquefaction production facilities
Possess the personality and ability to relate to and to establish a mutually respectful relationship with management, peers and the various facility level workers
Organized, planning skills, able to manage multiple activities and programs in timely fashion and with a high degree of accuracy, able to meet work deadlines
Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills
Accomplished public speaker, able to create and deliver industry-specific presentations
Computer savvy including Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, Project and PowerPoint
Job is performed in an industrial plant environment
Occasionally, work may be performed from home, after normal work hours or on weekends
Limited travel required, as business conditions dictate
Subject to drug and alcohol testing, per applicable federal regulations or as required by Cheniere
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, 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 vertical steel ladder up to forty feet or more in height and lift and move objects weighting 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, and noise
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
Required to pass regularly scheduled physical examinations mandated by regulatory authorities
Required to obtain mandated certification by attending Company-sponsored training in basic first aid, and CPR
Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing status
Preferred
LNG facility experience is preferred; however, petrochemical, NGL, cryogenic natural gas processing or other hydrocarbon processing experience is acceptable
LNG facility experience is strongly preferred; however, petrochemical, NGL, cryogenic natural gas processing or other hydrocarbon processing experience may be acceptable
Benefits
Annual stock-grant program
Comprehensive compensation and benefits offerings
Wellness and performance incentives
Company
Cheniere Energy, Inc.
Cheniere Energy, Inc.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.1B2025-06-25Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-05-08Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2024-03-05Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
Leadership Team
Zach Davis
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Brandon Smith
Vice President and Chief Information Officer
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