Senior Manager, LNG Plant Production

Company Mission

Clean Energy is changing the way the world fuels its vehicles. Reducing pollution from the transportation industry is an important goal for our nation, and we at Clean Energy know just how realistic and attainable that goal is with natural gas fuel. Our mission is to create a healthier planet by eliminating carbon emissions in the transportation and dairy industries. Come join the team that is changing the way North America fuels transportation.

Our office is located on a beautiful campus in Newport Beach, California.

Benefits Offered - 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and more.

Competitive compensation of $150,000-$165,000

Summary

The Senior Manager, LNG Plant Production is responsible for overseeing all aspect of safety, operations, compliance, security and environmental programs to maintain safe, efficient and reliable plant operations. The Senior Manager will lead the team of plant operators and maintenance technicians to achieve optimal performance of LNG production so that customers demand can be met. They will ensure adherence to process discipline, compliance with all applicable regulations and agencies, and foster a safety culture at the production facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

General:

Direct and perform all commercial and financial activities, including budgeting, procurement, administration of plant contracts, and plant financial reporting.

Ensure robust plant safety and security inspections, auditing, and training procedures are implemented to meet OSHA, PHMSA and other required regulations. Prepare various regulatory filing and permits.

Verify and approve all inspections of Plant equipment to ensure proper and normal operating conditions. Review and analyze all operational data such as fluid levels, temperatures and pressures, compare to trends and direct corrections as needed.

Review daily operating reports relative to plant operations' productivity, quality, and cost efficiency, to ensure specified operating characteristics in control of the Plant equipment.

Collaborate with General Manager, and Sr Management to develop operational and performance Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to drive and report on performance.

Analyze operational data and telemetry date to identify potential faulty and malfunctioning mechanical and electrical components, devices and equipment related to "Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) equipment.

Diagnose equipment malfunctions during emergencies and direct activities to restore normal operation or to shut down malfunctioning unit.

Ensure all operational activity, including inspections, preventative maintenance, correctives, and safety inspections are setup and executed through the companies Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Administer major plant contracts, fuel purchase agreements, and long-term service agreements. Prepare and oversee operating and capital budgets.

Notify General Manager, LNG Production Plants and LNG Logistics of shutdown or major changes in plant operations to ensure gas supply and planned loads are managed in a timely manner.

Serve as primary contact for permitting and regulatory agencies.

Review and approve all preventative maintenance activities and schedules for plant equipment and structures in accordance with manufactures and Clean Energy guidelines. Oversee the repair and other plant changes within approved budgets and timelines.

Identify plant training objectives and employee development needs, collaborating with the Safety department, Human Resources, and the General Manager.

Conduct periodic reviews of plant policies and procedures to ensure they reflect current operating requirements.

Schedule and deploy routine and special tests and plant inspections to improve operations and maintain safe working conditions, with a focus to quality and continuous improvement.

Maintain high levels of morale and motivation among plant personnel at all times.

Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervise a team of employees. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, disciplining and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's Degree, plus a minimum of 10 years of related experience and/or training and a minimum of 8 - years of management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None required.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behaviors:

Quality: Consistently produces high quality work (accurate, neat, and thorough). Strives to improve productivity, processes and quality. Demonstrates strong knowledge and skills related to the job. Presents a professional image with dress, demeanor, and manners. Maintains clean work space, company equipment and company vehicles. Safety is a high priority; performs job safely.

Communication: Communicates clearly, concisely, effectively, professionally and timely.

Exhibits good listening and comprehension skills. Keeps others appropriately informed and shares ideas even when unpopular. Listens to what others have to say. Maintains open and active communication with colleagues. Effectively uses knowledge and experience in asking, probing, and anticipating issues to ensure quality is provided.

Teamwork: Fosters the spirit of working with each other. Displays respect, courtesy, politeness, tact, and openness. Handles conflict in an appropriate and professional manner. Builds relationships, promotes cohesiveness, models collaboration with others. Considers impact and issues for our customer and other departments. Engages other impacted departments early for solutions.

Persistence: Develops workable alternatives and solutions. Exhibits persistence in following assignments through to completion. Promotes process improvements.

Reliable: Responds in a timely manner. Is honest, ethical, value-driven and trustworthy. Keeps commitments made, completes assignments and meets deadlines. Accountable--Takes responsibility for own actions and performance. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines. Available and accessible.

Entrepreneurial: Takes initiative and appropriate action. Is engaged and committed to achieving the company's mission. Pursues better ways to get things done and takes appropriate risks. Keeps up to date with competitor information and market trends. Controls costs and thinks in terms of profit, loss and added value. Is committed to the satisfaction of customers.

Leadership: Provides clear direction around a vision. Creates actionable plans and is proactive & anticipatory. Demonstrates innovative approaches and solutions. Is an example for employees and others. Accepts responsibility for individual and team performance. Makes appropriate and timely decisions and takes action on decisions. Sets clear and reasonable performance expectations. Motivates and empowers others. Delegates tasks appropriately. Recruits staff of a high caliber. Provides feedback to subordinates that is timely and direct. Recognizes subordinates for their contributions and effort. Encourages continuous growth and learning in others. Shows respect for others and their ideas. Helps others manage through change.

Passion: Is excited and creates enthusiasm about the company's future. Promotes a sense of company pride. Displays sense of pride in the department and its contributions. Displays passion for the job.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee is regularly required to stand and climb. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally move up to 75 pounds. Lifting over 50 pounds may require mechanical and/or second person assistance. Moving over 75 pounds will require mechanical means, or additional employee assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Always practice good judgment and refer to the safety guidelines.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Always practice good judgment and refer to the safety guidelines.

The noise level in the work environment is regular exposed to moderate to high noise areas.