Maintenance Supervisor, Control Systems

• Demonstrate proactive safety leadership to the Maintenance team.
• Responsible for the safety and well-being of the Controls team, leads by example to set and maintain a positive safety culture of compliance and continuous improvement.
• Coach, mentor and lead maintenance team members to reach their full potential.
• Ensure competent labor availability to cover critical activities.
• Oversee and maintain team training and competency requirements.
• Stakeholder in the development, implementation and ongoing support of the Integrated Activity Planning & Scheduling process for RGLNG
• Lead the control system activities for all SCE control and function testing, in line with Statutory, and Federal Regulations and manage associated compliance processes including deferrals, backlog etc.
• Responsible for the Control System maintenance execution activities.
• Provide support to the leadership of the Turnaround Team prior and during Turnarounds
• Lead Controls Systems teams in the execution of the major maintenance of plant and unit shutdowns.
• Responsible to safely complete all planned activities on the locked schedule, maximizing tool time and minimizing cost & deferrals.
• Stakeholder in the review of materials and parts optimization.
• Demonstrate continuous improvement, value adding programs and cost saving intiatives.
• Ensure NextDecade control system protocols are followed with respect to Bridging/Forcing and MOC procedures.
• Provide coverage for the maintenance superintendent as required.
• Deliver the required maintenance execution meetings, including HSSE meetings, pre-starts, work allocation tasks, toolboxes etc.
• Attend execution work fronts on a daily basis
• Assess and maintain tooling inventory and calibration equipment as required

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years LNG Export Facility experience in a Control Systems lead role, supervising maintenance personnel, with 10+ years' experience in LNG/Oil & Gas/Petrochemical industries in a supervisory position.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all Control System activities.
• Competent at interpreting Engineering Drawings and Documentation i.e. P&ID, ISO, GA, Logic, Control Narratives, Cause & Effect, Loop & Wiring, etc.
• Must have experience with the function testing and inspection of Safety Critical Elements (SCE), to meet Statutory and Federal Regulatory compliance.
• Experience in writing and reviewing/updating Safety Critical functional testing procedures.
• Experience in GOAL setting and performance management.
• Exceptional working knowledge of CMMS systems (SAP or Similar)
• Experience developing critical Maintenance procedures.
• Exceptional working knowledge of an MOC process.
• Experience in frontline leadership during Turnarounds.
• Relevant Control Systems LNG maintenance experience including Integrated Control & Safety Systems (DCS / SIS), PLC’s is a must. ABB 800xa DCS and Mark VI is desirable
• Knowledge of flow computers, analyzers, gas turbines, fire & gas detection systems, control valves, anti-surge control, and field instrumentation knowledge is required.
• Knowledge of communication network protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus RTU or TCP, OPC, HART, etc.
• Must be experienced in Permit to Work systems and processes.
• Must be experienced in writing/reviewing/endorsing Work Instructions
• Ability to get a Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC).

• Technical degree in Control Systems or similar.

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