Supervisor - Operational Readiness - LNG - Brunel

Job Title

Commissioning Start-Up Operational Assurance Supervisor

Location

Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana

Multi year contract (W2)

About the Client:

Our Client is a long-term provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas (LNG), dedicated to servicing the global demand for clean and reliable energy. Their Louisiana-based export projects are built on innovative plant designs, combining proven technology and modular mid-scale configurations to deliver efficiency and operational reliability at lower capital costs.

We are seeking a Commissioning Start-Up Operational Assurance Supervisor to lead the start-up operations of industrial processing facilities, focusing on LNG production. This position ensures compliance with all project specifications, drawings, codes, standards, and federal, state, and local requirements.

This opportunity may be a contract or full-time role, based in Point Celeste, Louisiana, working at the Plaquemines Parish LNG Facility.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the startup of industrial processing facilities.
• Oversee pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup activities with strict adherence to safety and best practices.
• Provide daily, weekly, and monthly reports on activities.
• Offer expert guidance on liquefaction processes and related equipment.
• Conduct daily field walkdowns to ensure project progress and compliance.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of start-up and operations teams, including contractors and internal staff.
• Develop and implement start-up strategies and procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during the start-up phase.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, codes, and standards.
• Liaise between construction, engineering, CSU, and operations teams for smooth project handovers.
• Manage and mentor staff involved in start-up and commissioning processes.
• Enforce strict adherence to Lock Out / Tag Out (LOTO) procedures, work permits, and company policies.
• Review final record books for compliance.
• Provide periodic quality status reports to executive leadership and regulatory agencies as required.
• Will be very active in PTW activities and take a leadership role in that.
• Hyper tuned on job safety
• Will be providing coaching on all aspects of operations
• Enforcing procedures
• Mega-project experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of experience in field operations, specializing in industrial processing facility startups.
• Extensive experience in downstream oil and gas operations, particularly within LNG production facilities in the U.S. Gulf Coast.
• Comprehensive knowledge of pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, SIMOPS, PTW, and liquefaction processes.
• Expertise in quality assurance and control within industrial settings.
• Proven operations and startup experience.
• Previous experience as a shift supervisor in a plant environment is required.
• Broad knowledge of industry codes, standards, and best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Projects, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to obtain a TWIC Card.
• Proficient in English and Bilingual would be desired
• Adept at using computers

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Our Client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.