LNG Lab Startup Lead | Commissioning & Operations

Socket.dev; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Life/AD&D insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SPL is developing a new LNG laboratory operation in Port Arthur, TX. We seek an experienced LNG Lab Manager to lead startup, staffing, workflows, equipment readiness, QA/QC, and regulatory readiness to establish a 24/7/365 facility.

You will guide cross-functional teams, set operational standards, implement procedures, and drive continuous improvement from commissioning through steady-state operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related scientific discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive laboratory leadership or management experience, preferably in LNG, natural gas, hydrocarbon, petrochemical, or related energy lab environments.
• Demonstrated experience commissioning, establishing, expanding, or improving laboratory operations, workflows, quality systems, or analytical capabilities strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead laboratory commissioning, startup, and operational readiness, including workflows, staffing, equipment readiness, procedures, and quality systems.
• Provide strategic, technical, and operational leadership for safe, efficient, compliant, and reliable laboratory operations.
• Recruit, lead, develop, and evaluate laboratory personnel while building technical capability, accountability, and a high-performance culture.
• Oversee laboratory throughput, turnaround times, productivity, data quality, and service delivery.
• Develop and implement SOPs, workflows, work instructions, and related laboratory procedures.

Skills

Lab leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Audits & investigations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/ Biology/ Environmental Science

Tools

LIMS

MS Office

Job description

SPL is developing a new LNG laboratory operation in Port Arthur, TX. We seek an experienced LNG Lab Manager to lead startup, staffing, workflows, equipment readiness, QA/QC, and regulatory readiness to establish a 24/7/365 facility.

You will guide cross-functional teams, set operational standards, implement procedures, and drive continuous improvement from commissioning through steady-state operations.