Marine Technician Jobs in Texas

INTRODUCTION

The Marine Supervisor reports to the Marine Manager and works with the other terminal managers, superintendents, and supervisors to achieve safe, reliable and efficient operations at the liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal. The Marine Supervisor is responsible for directing dock operations for the terminal.

KNOWLEDGE

• Understanding of all facets of LNG (or other cryogenic hydrocarbon liquids) transportation, storage and processing.
• A high level of safety awareness and knowledge of applicable Coast Guard and Marine Design Regulations, including LNG is required.
• In depth knowledge of design, operation, and maintenance of equipment and systems within a crude oil, LNG or petrochemical marine facility is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Conducts marine operations supporting a 24/7 LNG plant receiving terminal environment where compliance to policy, procedures and dedication is essential.
• Monitors controls and standards to ensure safe LNG marine operations and adherence to approved policies, procedures, government regulations and shipping protocols.
• Promotes safety and environmental compliance at all times by ensuring that all safety and environmental policies and procedures are developed and enforced.

• Conducts dock operations including:

• Ship berthing and line handling.

• Gangway deployment.
• Connecting and disconnecting LNG unloading arms.

• Pre and Post Discharge Meetings.

• Oversees and reports on contract tug operations.

• Conducts basin maintenance and dredging oversite activities.
• Works with the Safety and Security Manager on Coast Guard-related issues.
• Communicates and interacts with all the plant departments, plus consults with external resources to resolve plant problems and improve plant reliability and safety.
• Communicates with and coordinates company activities with federal, state and local agencies and outside organizations such as the United States Coast Guard, Department of Transportation, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and local law enforcement.
• Maintains the facility recognizing the environmental consequences of actions taken and strive for the lowest reasonable environmental impacts.
• Conducts the day to day operations within expense and capital budgets.
• Establishes work environment expenses by eliminating call backs, reducing LAUF, managing OT, and increasing safety performance.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining LNG Marine Operating Manuals.
• Develops programs in both individual and group formats. Provides leadership and good judgment during recruitment and training of Marine staff for a development of a well rounded team of professionals suited to working in a 24/7 team environment.
• Assists with personnel policies and guidelines in accordance with regulations and company guidelines.
• Coordinates with the Director, Marine Operations in Houston.
• Coordinates with Human Resources on all staffing-related activities including recruiting, interviewing, selection, hiring, discipline, development, training, promotions, salary changes, leaves and terminations.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS)

Education and Certifications: Highschool Diploma or GED is required. Bachelor or Associate degree in engineering or relevant technical discipline or equivalent work experience.

Experience: At least ten (10)+ years working in a port engineering and management of marine shipping and/or tugboat activities, with progressive managerial/supervisory experience is required. Experience with LNG is preferred however crude oil or petrochemical terminal management is acceptable.

DIRECT REPORTS

Marine Coordinators

FREEDOM TO ACT

Ability to multi-task and function in a highly-dynamic atmosphere; must exercise discretion independently. Directs marine terminal operations and activities in the event the Marine Manager is away from the facility.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Supervisor is required to be available for stand-by duty on weekends and after hours.
• 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, keel, crouch, talk or hear, smell, type and write.
• Must be able to board a ship via a gangway or ladder, 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 weighing 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, noise, and occasionally process gases and vapors.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Job is performed in a typical office environment, but is subject to time pressures and constraints, and is often dependent on input from others.
• Occasionally, work may be performed from home, after normal work hours or on weekends.
• May be required to work overtime.
• Subject to drug and alcohol testing, per applicable federal regulations or as required by Cheniere.
• Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card 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.