Superintendent, LNG Operations; Maintenance

JOB DESCRIPTION

BHE GT&S has an exciting career opportunity as a Superintendent, LNG Operations (Maintenance) at our Cove Point facility located in Lusby, MD.

The Superintendent-LNG Operations (Maintenance) reports to the Manager-LNG Operations (Maintenance) and provides leadership to the maintenance team and oversees maintenance activities of a multi-disciplined crew (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls) responsible for the safe, compliant and reliable operation and maintenance of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import/export and liquefaction/re-gasification terminal including LNG process systems infrastructure and power/steam generation rotating machinery.

The Superintendent-LNG Operations (Maintenance) provides direct oversight of the Maintenance Supervisor team and is responsible for the routine and outage maintenance activities performed at the facility that includes work on complex and detailed systems troubleshooting and repairs of fans, pumps, compressors, gas turbines, motors, vessels, utilities, piping, valves, tanks, loading arms, related components etc. that are found in an industrial facility such as an LNG terminal, power station, chemical plant, manufacturing facility, petrochemical NGL, cryogenic natural gas processing or hydrocarbon facility and replaces component parts as required.

The Superintendent - LNG Operations (Maintenance) is a dual-posted position. The successful candidate will be responsible for one of two primary areas based on their competencies and experience:

• Day-to-Day Maintenance:
  Overseeing routine day to day maintenance team and activities with a strong focus on preventive maintenance while coordinating activities with the Operations and Engineering teams to ensure facility reliability and compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Maintenance Outages:
  Overseeing the facility's large scale maintenance outages planning and coordination including budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, and execution of major maintenance projects to ensure facility reliability and compliance with safety and operational standards.

The successful candidate must be willing to work in an industrial environment and will be responsible for the reliability of facility equipment while ensuring the facility operates in full compliance with site, company, local, state, and federal policies, regulations, and procedures. A strong commitment to safety and adherence to established protocols is essential to maintain the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the terminal.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance team and maintenance activities with emphasis on a proactive and preventative maintenance approach based on industry best practices, manufacturer recommendations, and regulatory requirements to include but not limited to: FERC, PHMSA, NFPA, USCG, MDOL, MDE and EPA.
• Provide leadership in the creation and implementation of maintenance policies, procedures, condition-based assessments, maintenance plans, and work methods for multi-skilled maintenance teams.
• Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage assets, work orders, inventory, and scheduling to increase efficiency, reduce downtime, and streamline maintenance operations with a proactive approach.
• Oversee the maintenance teams (internal and contractor) in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of facility equipment.
• Oversee troubleshooting and repair activities of equipment and complex systems including fans, pumps, compressors, turbines, motors, vessels, piping, valves, tanks, and loading arms.
• Identify and resolve schedule impacts and conflicts or operational concerns while coordinating maintenance activities with other departments.
• Develop equipment and/or facility maintenance outage scope based on facility needs.
• Provide direct oversight of planning of detailed work plans to ensure readiness to perform work.
• Develop, maintain, and present short-term and long-term major equipment and facility outage schedules capturing significant outage events and milestones.
• Develop, maintain, and present short-term and long-term major equipment and facility outage budget (O&M and Capital).
• Track, forecast, and control maintenance project and/or outage expenses to stay within financial budgets.
• Oversee the administration and implementation of contracts to support facility maintenance activities in accordance with company Supply Chain Management (SCM) policies and procedures.
• Oversee major equipment CSA, LTSA and MMP maintenance agreements.
• Serving as a central point of contact facilitating and communicating expectations, operational concerns and changing conditions interacting with a variety of individuals within multiple levels of the organization.
• Identify and mitigate risks to prevent incidents and ensure operational integrity and reliability.
• Lead teams effectively by leveraging strong planning, organizing, and prioritization skills, while remaining adaptable to shifting priorities and emerging…