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POSITION OVERVIEW
The Senior/Staff Engineer, Mechanical reports to the Superintendent, Mechanical and is the technical steward for fixed equipment, piping, heat exchangers, tanks, and mechanical systems, and is accountable for supporting maintenance and improving these systems including all associated documentation. The Senior/Staff Engineer, Mechanical will participate and provide discipline expertise to less experienced support staff in engineering design, maintenance, and production activities.
This is a Non-DOT position.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Serves as the Static Equipment and Mechanical Systems technical specialist and provides Static Equipment and Mechanical Systems support to the plant to keep the plant systems safe and operational.
• Utilizes sound engineering practices to provide guidance and application to plant standards and specifications to develop cost effective solutions for Static Equipment and Mechanical engineering issues.
• Ensures that documentation for the Static Equipment and Mechanical systems are maintained properly. Provides guidance and development of documentation standards.
• Participates in the Management of Change process.
• Develops and utilizes computer assisted engineering and design software to perform engineering tasks and develop documentation.
• Provides technical support for maintenance planning and maintenance teams.
• Assists maintenance and operations groups on reliability issues when they occur; must be able to have vision and ability to create quality solutions for any problems.
• Serves as a plant liaison on Static Equipment and Mechanical System engineering issues (not limited to risk engineering, system integrity and applicability to specifications, philosophies and standards).
• Provides technical support to other groups, by understanding and interpreting codes, standards and regulations that are equipment related.
• Coordinates and develops proposals for plant improvements including design basis and preliminary estimates and budgets for capital projects. Provide technical guidance during development and construction, support the Project Manager as assigned to minimize overruns in project-related spending.
• Develops working relationships with other department personnel within the plant to seek out opportunities that will add value to each job completed.
• Reinforces awareness of safety and environmental incidents through job observations. Ensure the development or collecting information in support of permit requirements as assigned.
• 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.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Knowledge:
Applies general knowledge of LNG production, transportation, storage and loading, including health, safety, maintenance, operations, governmental regulations and associated codes and standards. Practices and demonstrates in-depth knowledge of Static Equipment and Mechanical Systems, national codes, standards and regulations, and their implementation in operating facilities.
Skills:

• Strong leadership and technical abilities are required.
• An acute sensitivity to safety issues in a hazardous environment.
• Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization and with individuals and groups from different disciplines, industries and governmental agencies.
• Able to work with a culturally diverse group of technical individuals whose skills cover the range required to engineer, operate and maintain the LNG terminal and Liquefaction production facilities.
• Possess the personality and ability to relate to and to establish a mutually respectful relationship with 1) management, 2) peers and 3) the various facility level workers (Plant Management, plant supervision and plant workers) whom are all responsible for ensuring good operations.
• Organized, planning skills, able to manage multiple activities and programs in timely fashion and with a high degree of accuracy, able to meet work deadlines.
• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills.
• Accomplished public speaker, able to create and deliver industry-specific presentations.
• Computer savvy including Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, Project and PowerPoint.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education, Training and Certifications: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering is required.
Experience:
Senior Engineer, Mechanical: Minimum of five (5)+ years of relevant experience in an industrial setting in engineering, operations, maintenance or other related technical function. LNG facility experience is preferred; however, petrochemical, NGL, cryogenic natural gas processing or other hydrocarbon processing experience is acceptable.
Staff Engineer, Mechanical: Minimum of ten (10) + years of relevant experience in an industrial setting in engineering, operations, maintenance or other related technical function. LNG facility experience is strongly preferred; however, petrochemical, NGL, cryogenic natural gas processing or other hydrocarbon processing experience may be acceptable.
DIRECT REPORTS
No direct reports
FREEDOM TO ACT
The Senior/ Staff Engineer, Mechanical is an expert in their field and requires minimal supervision. Ability to multi-task and function in a highly dynamic atmosphere; must exercise discretion independently.
WORK CONDITIONS

• Job is performed in an industrial plant environment.
• Occasionally, work may be performed from home, after normal work hours or on weekends.
• Limited travel required, as business conditions dictate.
• Subject to drug and alcohol testing, per applicable federal regulations or as required by Cheniere.
• 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, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, smell, type and write.
• Must be able to board a ship via a gangway, 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 weighting 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, and noise. There is a considerable number of outdoor activities involved.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Required to pass regularly scheduled physical examinations mandated by regulatory authorities.
• Required to obtain mandated certification by attending Company-sponsored training in basic first aid, and CPR.
• 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 or mental 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.
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We are a values-driven company that focuses on teamwork, respect, accountability, integrity, nimbleness, and above all, safety for our employees, our communities, and our assets.
Cheniere Energy's global impact is achieved through a diverse and passionate workforce that is invested in our company through our annual stock-grant program. Our high-performing employees are united by a shared mission, common goals and a culture of inclusion and caring.
Our comprehensive compensation and benefits offerings are competitive and strong, and they prioritize wellness and performance incentives that reward results. As an employee of Cheniere Energy, you will make an impact on our business and our communities.
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