Job Description
At Cheniere, we provide the world with safe, reliable energy. But more than that, we provide opportunities for our talented employees to impact their communities every day. Our diversity is key to our continued success and forges a path where our culture supports greater equity and inclusion for our employees, customers and beyond.
Position Overview
The Associate Engineer, Control Systems reports to the Engineering Superintendent, Control Systems, and is the technical contact for all matters related to the Controls and Instrumentation technology employed in the facility. The Associate Engineer provides the Operations and Maintenance departments with expertise on instrumentation and controls subjects to support commissioning, start-up, operation and shutdown of process units, monitors daily plant operations, performs troubleshooting and process optimization, participates in development of capital projects, conducts research and system testing as required to solve problems, supports safety and environmental compliance, and understands business objectives so that the facility operates in support of business needs.
Responsibilities And Essential Duties•Serve as the support engineer to the Control Systems administrator. Monitors the health of the control system software and hardware and support the scheduling and replacement of obsolete equipment and upgrades as needed.
•Provide Control Systems support to Maintenance and Operations personnel to keep systems operational.
•Assist with the DCS alarm management program to prevent nuisance alarms and unmanageable alarm influx resulting from process upsets. Identify applicable critical alarms that require specific Operator action and implement ‘Operator Guide Messages’ to communicate required Operator action.
•Use sound engineering practices, plant standards, and specifications to ensure that documentation for the Control Systems are maintained properly. Custodian of the control system alarm setpoint list, narratives, cause and effects, logic diagrams, and instrument index.
•Provide engineering support for the commissioning, start-up and operation of the LNG plant and/or new process units installed in the facility.
•Participate in the development, reviews and bidding of engineering services and technical contracts.
•Thoroughly understand the technical Management of Change (MOC) process and utilize it in support of capital projects and routine facility changes. Participate in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR).
•Develop or modify simple control schemes and logic for capital and optimization projects based on process engineering objectives for implementation.
•Actively participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Hazard and Operability Review (HAZOP) as well and Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA).
•Lead/Participate in incident investigation to analyze equipment and system failures and suggest feasible solutions and corrective actions.
•Actively participate in regulatory agency audits as required.
•Actively monitor control systems performance and act to improve the performance of the systems as well as rectifying any known failures.
•Work with Engineering and Construction department to provide support and assure O & M interests are represented on major projects.
•Participate in Control Systems Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs).
•Reinforce safety and environmental awareness through frequent job observations and by interfacing with plant personnel.
•Interact with and support Commercial Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and other departments as required.
•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 And Skills
Knowledge:
Fundamental understanding and knowledge of field instrumentation, control system architecture and design and its application in automated industrial facilities. Basic knowledge of the Distributed Control System (DCS), Safety Instrumented System (SIS), and Programmable Logic Control Systems (PLC) in an operating facility
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Familiar with the hazards of hydrocarbon processes, cryogenic services and the methods used to keep process facilities safe. Familiarity with the LNG Liquefaction technology and processes. Exposure and basic knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulations and their implementation in LNG operating facilities. Basic knowledge in the configuration, testing and troubleshooting of process automation applications, software, cyber security, and their communication interfaces.
Skills•Strong teamwork, leadership and administrative abilities.
•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 1) management, 2) peers and 3) the various facility level workers (Plant Manager, plant supervision, and plant workers) whom are all responsible for ensuring good operations.
•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 Project Management, database, Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
Education And Experience
•Education and Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering is preferred. An Engineer in Training (EIT) certification is a plus.
•Experience: Zero to three (0-3) years’ experience as a control or instrumentation engineer in an industrial setting, engineering, or operations entity. Experience with LNG liquefaction, petrochemical, NGL, cryogenic natural gas processing, or another hydrocarbon processing is a plus. Previous experience in commissioning and start-up’s or control system, signal processing, or digital systems is a plus.
DIRECT REPORTS
No direct reports.
FREEDOM TO ACT
The Associate Engineer, Control Systems requires minimal supervision.
Ability to multi-task and function in a highly dynamic atmosphere; must exercise discretion independently.
WORK CONDITIONS•Job is performed in an industrial plant setting.
•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 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 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. There could be a considerable outdoor activity involved.
•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, CPR, and LNG firefighting.
•Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) 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, mental or emotional 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.
Cameron, LA
full_time
