LNG Operations Director: Safety, Strategy & Performance

Cheniere Energy, Inc.; Louisiana; Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheniere Energy seeks a Director of Operations to lead Production, Maintenance, and Training at the LNG terminal. The role ensures HSE excellence, regulatory compliance, and alignment with company policies while optimizing performance and leading a cross-functional organization.

Responsibilities include strategy, budgeting, KPI management, risk mitigation, and leadership development to sustain safe, reliable operations and continuous improvement across the facility.

Qualifications

• Extensive LNG/oil refining or petrochemical industry experience with leadership across production, maintenance and training.
• Strong regulatory compliance and risk management capabilities; budget oversight and KPI development.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to Production, Maintenance, and Training; ensure HSE and regulatory compliance.
• Strategize and optimize production operations, budgeting, and KPI tracking.
• Develop and implement training programs to elevate technical qualifications and succession planning.
• Foster cross-department collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Represent the company in industry associations and regulatory engagements.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Budget management

People development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or technically related discipline

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Cheniere Energy seeks a Director of Operations to lead Production, Maintenance, and Training at the LNG terminal. The role ensures HSE excellence, regulatory compliance, and alignment with company policies while optimizing performance and leading a cross-functional organization.

Responsibilities include strategy, budgeting, KPI management, risk mitigation, and leadership development to sustain safe, reliable operations and continuous improvement across the facility.