What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Manager position at Aurex Group?
POSITION SUMMARY
Our client is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead day-to-day LNG plant
operations. This role is responsible for managing operational staff, overseeing schedules and
timecards, ensuring training and competency development, and driving safe, reliable LNG production. The ideal candidate has strong LNG process knowledge, is proficient with PI and operational data, and is a visible, hands-on leader who enforces standards and develops people.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily LNG plant operations and ensure safe, compliant, and reliable performance
- Oversee shift handovers, safety meetings, and daily operational priorities
- Review operator rounds and logs; investigate abnormal conditions
- Act as escalation point during upsets or trips
Daily Operations & Shift Management
- Lead daily LNG plant operations and ensure safe, compliant, and reliable performance
- Oversee shift handovers, safety meetings, and daily operational priorities
- Review operator rounds and logs; investigate abnormal conditions
- Act as escalation point during upsets or trips
Personnel Management
- Directly supervise approximately 8 operations personnel
- Manage shift schedules, overtime, and timecard approvals
- Conduct coaching, feedback, and performance discussions
Process Oversight & Performance
- Maintain knowledge of LNG systems including pretreatment, liquefaction, BOG, storage, and loadout
- Use PI and process data to monitor performance and identify trends
- Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis
Training & Competency
- Oversee operator onboarding, training, and qualification
- Ensure operators meet competency requirements
- Support continuous skills development
Maintenance & Reliability Interface
- Coordinate with Maintenance on daily priorities
- Support LOTO and equipment preparation
- Reduce reactive maintenance through improved operating discipline
Safety & Compliance
- Enforce SOPs, permits, and safe work practices
- Promote stop-work authority and strong safety culture
- Support audits and regulatory compliance
Qualifications
- 3 years of experience in a similar role
- Experience in LNG, gas processing, or cryogenic operations
- Leadership experience in industrial operations
- Knowledge of process systems and controls
- Experience with PI System or similar tools
Work Environment
- Industrial LNG facility
- Frequent field presence required
- Availability for off-hours support as needed
Salary : $130,000 - $155,000