Operator 3 or 4, Power Plant

POSITION OVERVIEW

Operator 3 or 4 serves as a senior level operator with recognized technical expertise in plant and system operations. This position performs the most complex operating activities, results non routine or escalated issues, leads operational response during abnormal conditions, and provides direction to other operators. The operator 3 or 4 ensures high levels of reliability, compliance, and plant performance while contributing to technical decisions and system optimization.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Perform advanced, complex operating tasks requiring expert technical judgment.
• Independently diagnose abnormal plant conditions and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Execute major operating activities such as system transitions, complex startups/shutdowns, and high-risk operational adjustments.
• Validate compliance with operating procedures, environmental requirements, and plant safety standards.
• Check the work of others, validate logs and records, and review operating results for accuracy.
• Lead operational troubleshooting efforts and guide decisions when plant performance issues arise.
• Provide mentoring, oversight, and technical coaching to operator one and two and three personnel.
• Contribute to procedure development, operational improvements, and system performance optimization.
• Represent operations in coordination with maintenance, engineering, vendors, and leadership.

KNOWLEDGE 

Knowledge:

• Advanced knowledge of complex plant systems including steam production, cooling systems, condensers, turbines, boilers, chemical processes, and auxiliary equipment.
• Deep understanding of control systems (DCS), alarms, automated sequences, and plant behavior under varied operating conditions.
• Ability to solve highly complex operational problems that require interpretation of data, chemistry logs, and system interactions.
• Expertise in environmental compliance, safety programs, and regulatory guidelines.
• Strong analytical skills to assess plant performance and recommend improvements.
• Technical leadership capability, including mentoring and guiding operational decision making.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education, Training and Certifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical coursework, vocational training, or associate degree in a related field (process technology, industrial operations, instrumentation, or similar) preferred.
• Combination of equivalent training and extensive technical experience acceptable.

Experience:

Operator 3: Minimum of Five (5) years of operating experience in power generation, industrial processing, or a closely related environment.

Operator 4: Minimum of eight (8) years of operating experience in power generation, industrial processing, or a closely related environment.

DIRECT REPORTS

None 

FREEDOM TO ACT

Ability to multi-task and function in a highly dynamic atmosphere; must exercise discretion independently.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Job is performed in a typical office environment, but is subject to time pressures and constraints, and is often dependent on input from others.
• Occasionally, work may be performed from home, after normal work hours or on weekends.
• Travel may be required.
• May be required to work overtime.
• Subject to drug and alcohol testing, per applicable federal regulations or as required by Cheniere.

ADA JOB REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that the essential functions of the job can be performed and not hinder the employee's performance due to physical, mental or emotional disability.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Cheniere Energy is an equal opportunity workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation if requested for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.