Start-Up Operational Manager (LNG)

Anotech; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Anotech is seeking an experienced Start-Up Operational Manager to guide LNG facility start-up, operational readiness and handover to Operations. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across Process, Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation within a large international project.

The role emphasizes safety, quality and continuous improvement, with responsibilities spanning development of start-up strategies, execution support and operator training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in LNG Operations and Start-Up activities.
• Proven LNG project experience is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of LNG processes and facility operations.
• Experience in commissioning, start-up execution and operational readiness.
• Multidisciplinary background with exposure to Process, Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation disciplines.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working within large international industrial projects.
• Knowledge of site activities, risk management and SIMOPS constraints.
• Fluent English is mandatory.
• Willingness to work in both office and site environments within an international project setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Start-Up and Operations preparation activities.
• Develop and implement start-up strategies, procedures and operational plans.
• Support commissioning, start-up execution and transition to Operations.
• Contribute to performance testing, operational readiness and operator training activities.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across Process, Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation disciplines.
• Interface with engineering teams, contractors, vendors and operational stakeholders.
• Identify operational risks and drive mitigation actions to ensure safe project execution.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

LNG operations

Start-up management

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

SIMOPS

Cross-disciplinary coordination

English language

Job description

As part of a major industrial energy project, we are currently looking for an experienced Start-Up Operational Manager to support the preparation, planning and execution of start-up and operational readiness activities for a large-scale LNG facility.The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring a safe and efficient transition from commissioning to operations while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Project Start-Up & Commissioning leadership team, the Start-Up Operational Manager will be responsible for leading operational readiness activities, supporting start-up execution and ensuring the successful handover of facilities to Operations.This position requires a strong combination of LNG operational expertise, start-up experience and stakeholder management capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Start-Up & Operations Management

Lead and coordinate Start-Up and Operations preparation activities.

Develop and implement start-up strategies, procedures and operational plans.

Support commissioning, start-up execution and transition to Operations.

Contribute to performance testing, operational readiness and operator training activities.

Technical Coordination & Leadership

Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation and Operations disciplines.

Interface with engineering teams, contractors, vendors and operational stakeholders.

Identify operational risks and drive mitigation actions to ensure safe project execution.

Promote a strong culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in LNG Operations and Start-Up activities.
• Proven LNG project experience is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of LNG processes and facility operations.
• Experience in commissioning, start-up execution and operational readiness.
• Multidisciplinary background with exposure to Process, Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation disciplines.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working within large international industrial projects.
• Knowledge of site activities, risk management and SIMOPS constraints.
• Fluent English is mandatory.
• Willingness to work in both office and site environments within an international project setting.

If you have extensive LNG start-up and operations experience and are looking to contribute to a strategic international project, we would be delighted to hear from you.

A subsidiary of ALTEN, Anotech provides complementary expertise in project execution and operational engineering to optimize schedules, budgets, and quality. Specializing in high-CAPEX energy projects, we support major clients throughout the entire project lifecycle, from strategic planning to deployment. With a presence in more than 30 countries, including Houston, the Netherlands, Dubai, Singapore, and Shanghai, we support in operating effectively in complex, multicultural environments, delivering large-scale energy projects with efficiency and reliability.