LNG Maintenance Superintendent - Brunel : Job Details

We're partnering with an LNG client based in Houston to find an Mechanical Maintenance Superintendent to direct hire immediately.

Industry: Oil & Energy

Location: Initially based in Houston with relocation to South Texas expected in mid-2025

Workplace: On-site / In-office (no hybrid or remote schedule available)

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday / 40 hours a week

Work Type: Direct hire

Target Start Date: Soonest available

Benefits: Relocation Package / Short and Long Term Incentives / Medical / Dental / Vision / 401(k) / Paid Parking / PTO

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead mechanical maintenance activities across the facility, focusing on maximizing equipment availability.
• Demonstrate proactive safety leadership, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the maintenance execution team.
• Coach, mentor, and lead maintenance team members to help them reach their full potential.
• Ensure skilled labor is available to cover critical maintenance activities.
• Oversee all maintenance disciplines, including Mechanical, Instrumentation & Controls, Electrical, and Plant Services, while upholding a collaborative, One-Team approach.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and ongoing support of the Integrated Activity Planning & Scheduling process.
• Continuously review and support Preventative & Corrective Maintenance Plans aligned with facility equipment.
• Lead execution activities for all Safety Critical Elements (SCE), statutory, and federal regulatory requirements.
• Accountable for executing breakdown, corrective, and preventative maintenance for mechanical systems in the facility.
• Provide leadership support to the Turnaround Team before and during turnarounds.
• Lead mechanical teams in executing major maintenance, including plant and unit shutdowns.
• Ensure all planned activities are completed on schedule, optimizing tooltime, and minimizing costs and delays.
• Review and optimize materials and parts to ensure cost-effective maintenance.
• Demonstrate continuous improvement through value-adding programs and cost-saving initiatives.
• Assist with the development and management of the Maintenance Budget.
• Take ownership of incident investigations related to maintenance activities.
• Travel may be required for meetings and training.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent industry experience.
• 5+ years of experience in LNG export facilities in a mechanical maintenance execution lead role.
• 10+ years of supervisory experience in LNG, oil & gas, or petrochemical industries.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in mechanical maintenance activities.
• Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings and documentation (e.g., P&ID, ISO, GA).
• Experience with the testing and inspection of Safety Critical Elements (SCE) and statutory and federal regulatory compliance.
• Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Strong time management and effective communication skills.
• Goal-setting and performance management skills.
• Exceptional knowledge of CMMS systems (SAP or similar).
• Experience with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) or Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA).
• Experience developing critical maintenance procedures.
• Working knowledge of Management of Change (MOC) processes.
• Experience developing and reviewing maintenance Opex budgets.
• Frontline leadership experience during turnarounds.
• Extensive mechanical experience in LNG, including turbo machinery, compressors, pumps, motors, and other related equipment.
• Adaptability to manage changes in the work environment, including adjusting to deadlines and delays.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant computer applications.