Operations Shift Superintendent

Job Category: Operations

Requisition Number: OPERA001135

Posted: December 16, 2025

Full-Time

On-site

Locations

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Sabine Pass, TX 77655, USA

Job Details

Description

Golden Pass LNG, a joint venture of Qatar Energy & ExxonMobil, has an exciting opportunity for Operations Shift Superintendent at our Sabine Pass, TX location (approximately 10 minutes from Port Arthur, TX). We are looking for team members that have a proven track record of providing support, have strong intrapersonal and communication skills, and are self-motivated and self-directed to be a part of our transformation from an import facility to the premier LNG exporter in North America.

The Operations Shift Superintendent is a 2nd line supervisor reporting to the Plant Operations Manager, with all shift supervisors reporting to them. The role is responsible for delivering safe, and reliable operation of the LNG liquefaction plant. They will participate in all aspects of plant operations including, but not limited to, manage critical operations, and stewarding safe work. The Operations Shift Superintendent will work with the Operations Manager and other Superintendents to deliver stewardship targets, support turnaround needs and comply with regulatory and Management System requirements.

The Operations Shift Superintendent is a DOT covered position (PHMSA)

Essential Duties / Functions

Pre-Startup

- Implement a successful operating organization.

- Creates required culture and environment conducive for a high performing team: manage employee development; coach, mentor and supervise direct reports, identify required training, and ensure competencies for all personnel within their supervision.

- Lead operating organization through start up under guidance of Operations

Post Startup

- Provides leadership and direction to achieve stewardship targets.

- Fosters environment for a high performing team: manage employee development; coach, mentor and supervise direct reports, identify required training and ensures competencies for all personnel within their supervision.

- Responsible for operating teams maintaining high levels of safety, integrity and plant reliability

- Responsible for critical contractors meeting safety and performance expectations and manages contractor relationships.

- Responsible for Emergency Preparedness and Response activities; ensures staff are trained and available to respond.

- Interfaces with the Operations Manager and other Superintendents on day-to-day plant needs to support meeting stewardship targets.

Minimum education required of the position.

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant technical discipline or equivalent work experience.

Minimum experience required of the position.

- Minimum of 15 years of related experience in oil, gas, or chemical manufacturing facilities, with at least five years of field operations leadership.

Preferred Experiences:

- Experience working in an LNG facility.

- Experience with cryogenic refrigeration, gas processing, and steam.

- Experience with Emerson Delta V.

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position.

- Possess leadership skills necessary to manage other people managers and motivate employees to unlock potential.

- Possess a high level of understanding of LNG transportation, storage and processing, including safety, environmental, maintenance, operations, governmental regulations and associated codes and standard.

- Understand the various applicable federal, state and local environmental laws, regulations, codes and standards and permits required to operate an LNG terminal and pipeline facilities.

- Understand the physical properties of LNG, its processing and emergency response to any situation including releases.

- The Plant Superintendent must be accustomed to plant and industrial surroundings including process and support equipment, DCS systems, SCADA systems and Pipeline operation

- This position requires excellent troubleshooting skills along with the ability to convey knowledge to the operational teams and staff.

- Must have a working knowledge of essential tools used for performing the administrative tasks necessary to have continued safe and reliable operations, these include but are not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position.

- State issued Current and Valid Driver’s License – Pursuant to PHMSA, this is DOT covered position with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining thereof.

Working Conditions

- Combination of office and field environment

Physical Requirements

- Field environment physical requirements such as lifting, climbing, walking, standing, kneeling, etc.

Other

- Not all aspects of the job are covered by the description – may require “other duties as assigned.”

- Job may change over time in accordance with business needs.

- Job description does not guarantee employment.

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