Principal Engineer, Controls

At Freeport LNG Development, L.P., we value the strengths of our employees who each bring their unique skills and experience to our team. As part of the Freeport LNG team, you will be working side by side with top performers in the LNG industry. We believe that when employees are fairly compensated, work in a safe environment and their families are provided with excellent benefits, they have peace of mind.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary

The company is seeking a leader for the FLNG Controls Function, this position will be responsible for the design, development, implementation, operation, monitoring and maintenance of control systems in an LNG facility. Focus areas are communication and consensus building with diverse stakeholders to maintain and improve DCS control, compressor control, BMS, and PLC systems. The position is also responsible for instrumented protective systems and advanced control program development.

Location/Travel Information

This position will be based at the Freeport LNG Headquarters in Houston, TX with frequent travel to the Freeport LNG Liquification Facility (Quintana, TX) and Pre-Treatment Facility (Freeport, TX). This position requires the incumbent to hold a valid, unexpired driver license.

Duties/Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Minimum Experience: 15+ Years of Controls Engineering Experience

5+ Years of technical leadership

15+ years of experience in an operating oil & gas or chemicals industrial facility

Competencies

Working Conditions and Physical Expectations

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

HSE Roles and Responsibilities

Support the policies, efforts, and programs of Freeport LNG Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Management System. Actively participate in the HSE Management System Policies. Ensure that HSE concerns are given priority in all activities completed within their area of responsibility. Implement routine inspections to ensure safe operating conditions.