Operator

Freeport LNG; Freeport (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Freeport LNG is seeking an Operator to support safe, reliable field operations and teamwork. You will execute field activities, implement directives from the Panel Operator, and collaborate with DCS personnel to maintain plant performance.

The role requires a rotating 12‑hour schedule, overtime, and on‑call duties. Prior LNG/chemical plant experience plus an Associate's Degree in Process Technology or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Process Technology or High School/GED with relevant operations experience.
• Experience in LNG/NGL or chemical plant operations is preferred.
• Knowledge of DCS systems and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Execute field control changes to maintain smooth operations.
• Comply with safety, environmental, and health requirements.
• Conduct rounds to verify parameters are within safe operating envelope.
• Monitor equipment and report or correct issues promptly.
• Permit daily work per procedures and apply energy isolation systems.
• Attend routine safety meetings and training, including emergency response as IRT.
• Be able to work a rotating 12‑hour shift with overtime and on‑call duties.
• Maintain TWIC and work authorization as required.

Skills

Technical communication

Follow work instructions

Active learner

Self-starter

Operating procedures

Mechanical background

Emergency Response

Work under pressure

HSE commitment

Education

Associate's Degree in Process Technology

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Honeywell Experion DCS

Job description

At Freeport LNG Development, L.P., we value the strengths of our employees, each of whom brings their unique skills and experience to our team. As part of the Freeport LNG team, you will be working side by side with top performers in the LNG industry. We believe that when employees are fairly compensated, work in a safe environment, and their families are provided with excellent benefits, they have peace of mind.

Location: Freeport, TX

Job Summary

As an Operator at Freeport LNG, you will play a key role in supporting the organization's commitment to safety, environmental excellence, continuous improvement, and teamwork. You will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of your assigned unit in the field, working under the direction of the Shift Supervisor and Shift Team Leader. This position requires working a rotating schedule with flexibility to accommodate changes and provide overtime coverage as needed. Daily responsibilities include executing field activities and implementing operational directives from the Panel Operator. You will also collaborate closely with other field operators and DCS control room personnel to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

Please note: This job description outlines the general nature and key responsibilities of the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list, and duties may change or be assigned as needed.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Make control changes in the field as necessary to ensure smooth overall operations.
• Comply with all facility safety, environmental, and health requirements
• Conduct scheduled rounds of the outside facility to ensure parameters are within the safe operating envelope
• Monitor all plant equipment (oil levels, vibration, etc.) and correct or report problems
• Permit daily work in accordance with company procedures
• Apply energy isolation systems in accordance with company procedures
• Complete progression plan as instructed by supervision and training staff
• Complete facility-specific training and duties as assigned by site supervision
• Obtain all samples as required
• Attend routine Safety meetings and updates
• Assert and follow all Life Saving Rules
• Participate in and train in emergency response actions as an Initial Response Team (IRT) member on-shift in an emergency event.
• Must be able to attend planned and/or scheduled regulatory trainings and/or drills as required to maintain IRT/ERT status.
• Must be able to work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule, work scheduled and unscheduled overtime, and share on-call duties.
• Ability to obtain and maintain work authorization/security clearance through a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
• Performs other duties as assigned and deemed necessary by facility supervision.
• Associate's Degree in Process Technology; or
• High School Graduate or GED equivalent with 1+ years’ applicable experience working in operations within an LNG, NGL, or chemical plant

Preferred:

• Associate's Degree in Process Technology with 3+ years’ applicable experience working in operations within an LNG, NGL, or chemical plant
• Experience in operations of an LNG facility utilizing a DCS system
• Experience with the operations of a Honeywell Experion DCS System

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Good written/verbal technical communication skills
• Ability to receive and follow work instructions from Supervisors/Team leaders
• Active learner
• Self-starter/motivated
• Ability to follow operating procedures
• Good mechanical background
• Trained in Emergency Response
• Ability to work under pressure in a rapidly changing environment
• Strong commitment to HSE with the ability to inspire and lead others

HSE Roles and Responsibilities

Support the policies, efforts, and programs of Freeport LNG Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Management System. Actively participate in the HSE Management System Policies. Ensure that HSE concerns are given priority in all activities completed within their area of responsibility. Implement routine inspections to ensure safe operating conditions.

Working Conditions and Physical Expectations

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

• May be required to wear respiratory protective equipment.
• Must be able to wear all necessary PPE to perform job functions.
• Operates in an industrial plant environment.
• Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions.
• Not necessarily protected from weather and temperature changes. Possible exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts and electrical circuits.
• Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds of a pitch level sufficient to cause marked distraction.
• Ability to obtain and maintain work authorization/security clearance through a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
• Routinely uses standard office and field communications equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers w/scanner and fax, and radios.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the shift. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Ability to drive to other Company work locations as required.
• Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility.
• Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift.
• The incumbent is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Physically able to walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle, and move items weighing up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
• Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this role, the incumbent will be required to talk and hear.
• May be required to enter confined spaces.
• May be required to work at elevated heights.

Freeport LNG does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion or creed, national origin, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), gender identity/transgender status, sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.