Start-up & LNG Operations Manager

Airswift; Nanterre; Sur place; EUR 120 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Airswift is recruiting an experienced Start-Up Manager to support a major LNG development project. The role will oversee prep, planning and execution of start-up and operational readiness, ensuring a safe transition from commissioning to operations.

Initially based in Paris for project prep, then on-site in Ruwais, UAE, with fluent English and strong leadership throughout. The successful candidate has 10+ years in LNG operations and start-up, proven leadership, and the ability to coordinate

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of LNG operations and start-up experience.
• Strong knowledge of LNG processes and start-up activities.
• Experience in Start-Up Manager or commissioning leadership within LNG projects.
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities.
• Experience in EPC project environments and large-scale facilities.
• Experience on-site during commissioning and start-up phases.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English.

Responsabilités

• Lead the preparation, planning and execution of start-up and operational readiness activities.
• Define start-up philosophies, sequences, procedures and schedules with project planning teams.
• Support development and review of operating manuals, start-up procedures and docs.
• Coordinate with commissioning, engineering, operations, vendors and licensors for successful plant start-up.
• Identify risks, operational challenges and site constraints; implement mitigations.
• Review design to ensure operability and start-up requirements are incorporated.
• Participate in workshops, technical reviews and supplier clarifications.
• Support operator training programs and operational readiness initiatives.
• Develop performance test procedures and oversee start-up demonstrations.
• Ensure start-up activities align with HSE, quality standards and project objectives.
• Act as primary focal point for operational matters with client and stakeholders.
• Prepare progress and final start-up reports with lessons learned.

Connaissances

LNG operations

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Team management

PFDs & P&IDs familiarity

Description du poste

Job Title: Start-up & LNG Operations Manager Duration: 12 months (renewable) Schedule: Monday - Friday Location: Nanterre, France

About the Role

Airswift is currently recruiting for an experienced Start-Up Manager to support a major LNG development project in the UAE. The successful candidate will play a key role in the preparation, planning, and execution of start-up and operational readiness activities for one of the world's largest LNG developments, ensuring a safe and efficient transition from commissioning into operations. The position will initially be based in Paris during the project preparation phase before transferring to site in Ruwais, UAE.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, planning and execution of start-up and operational readiness activities.
• Define start-up philosophies, sequences, procedures and schedules in coordination with project planning teams.
• Support the development and review of operating manuals, start-up procedures and operational documentation.
• Coordinate with commissioning, engineering, operations, vendors and licensors to ensure successful plant start-up.
• Identify technical risks, operational challenges and site constraints, implementing mitigation strategies where required.
• Review project design to ensure operability and start-up requirements are properly incorporated.
• Participate in workshops, technical reviews and supplier clarification activities.
• Support operator training programs and operational readiness initiatives.
• Develop performance test procedures and oversee plant performance demonstrations.
• Ensure all start-up activities are performed in accordance with HSE requirements, quality standards and project objectives.
• Act as the primary focal point for operational matters with the client and project stakeholders.
• Prepare regular progress reports and final start-up reports documenting lessons learned and recommendations.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of LNG operations and start-up experience.
• Strong knowledge of LNG processes, commissioning, start-up and operational readiness activities.
• Previous experience in a similar Start-Up Manager, Operations Manager or Commissioning leadership position within LNG projects.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities.
• Strong understanding of EPC project environments and large-scale industrial facilities.
• Experience working on site during commissioning and start-up phases.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with process engineering documentation including PFDs, P&IDs and operational procedures.
• Fluent English required.

Preferred Experience

• Experience on world-scale LNG facilities.
• Exposure to performance testing and operational handover.
• Previous involvement in joint venture or multi-contractor project environments.
• Knowledge of commissioning, completion and operational software tools.

About Airswift

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.