Start-Up Operational Manager (LNG)

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.

Requirements

• 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.