Operating Supervisor - LNG Plant

The Operating Shift Supervisor is required to read, understand, and to be proficient in all LNG Plant and Hunts Point Compressor Station operating, maintenance, training, emergency response, security and contingency procedures and supervise the correct implementation, by operating personnel, of these procedures ensuring safe and continuous operation of both facilities under normal, as well as abnormal conditions. Incumbent will supervise LNG facility liquefaction, vaporization, maintenance, and inspection operations.

This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan.

Required Education/Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2 years of relevant full-time work experience or
- Associate's Degree in applied Science or Mechanical/Electrical Technology and a minimum of 4 years of relevant full-time work experience or
- High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of 5 years of relevant full-time work experience

Preferred Education/Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering and a minimum of 4 years of relevant full-time work experience

Relevant Work Experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain FDNY Certificate of Fitness to operate the LNG plant and Hunts Point compressor station, required
- Technical or operational work experience in Gas, Electric or Power Generation, required
- Ability to interpret procedures, plans & drawings, required
- Knowledge of cryogenics, preferred
- Knowledge of LNG, preferred
- Knowledge of LNG plant operations, preferred
- Knowledge of pumps, fans, compressors, motors, fire equipment and electric equipment, control system, preferred

Skills and Abilities
- Ability to inspire and develop staff
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
- Well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments

Licenses and Certifications
- Driver's License Required
- Other: Obtain and maintain current SCBA training Required
- Other: NYFD Certificate of Fitness for the LNG Plant and the Hunt's Point Compressor Station 1 Year Required

Physical Demands
- Ability to respond to system emergencies
- Able to work in all weather conditions, i.e. excessive heat and/or cold
- Work in, under, and on top of all types of company vehicles and/or equipment
- Ability to work in adverse conditions that include, noise, confined spaces, and high elevations
- Ability to climb ladders and stairs
- Ability to work on elevated platforms, scaffolds, catwalks, roofs, and/or other equipment
- Ability to be approved to wear and use either a full or half-face respirator, without facial hair or other conditions that may interfere with the seal, in accordance with OSHA regulations
- Ability to be approved to wear and use either a full or half-face respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), without facial hair or other conditions that may interfere with the seal, in accordance with OSHA regulations
- Stand, walk, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach for the duration of the workday
- Wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), i.e. fire-retardant clothing and safety harnesses
- Work rotating shifts, including nights, midnights, weekends, and holidays
- Work with equipment with a manufacturer weight rating of 350lbs
- Use equipment with a maximum weight rating of 375lbs when wearing and/or carrying 25lbs of clothing and equipment

Additional Physical Demands
- The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Pass an annual DOT/LNG physical exam and respirator fit test
- Successfully complete a psychological evaluation
- Ability to successfully complete formal LNG fire fighting school