The Business Operations Manager - LNG is the operational leader responsible for building and launching Certarus' LNG business, establishing the safety, operating, and training standards required for successful execution, and playing a key role in shaping and delivering the company's aggressive growth plan.. This role is ideal for a highly motivated, safety-driven leader with deep hands-on experience in LNG operations or the mobile deployment of cryogenic liquids, who is looking to build the people that scale a market-leading company. This position is based in the Houston, TX office and reports to the VP of Engineering.
Roles & Responsibilities:- Promote a proactive and positive safety culture within Certarus and its suppliers
- Oversee day-to-day LNG operations, including transportation, storage, and field deployment
- Mentor and develop a team of operations supervisors, field technicians, and drivers
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve safety and operating procedures across all LNG solutions and operations
- Design and lead training programs that build operator and field-team competency in the safe handling, transport, and delivery of LNG
- Coordinate with HSE, Engineering and Operations teams to ensure compliance with DOT, PHMSA, OSHA, and other regulations governing LNG handling
- Coordinate with Business Development, Engineering, HSE to support safe and successful execution of customer LNG projects
- Lead investigation of incidents, near misses, and non-conformances, and drive corrective actions and lessons learned across the business
- Provide clear reporting on safety performance, training completion, and operational KPIs to Executive management
- Travel up to 30% of the time to support field and facility locations
Requirements:- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
- 10+ years of experience in LNG operations, cryogenic liquid handling, or mobile/virtual pipeline energy distribution
- Direct experience with deployment of LNG and /or cryogenic liquids is required
- Strong working knowledge and practical application of NFPA 59A, DOT, PHMSA, OSHA and other codes and standards applicable to LNG facilities, mobile/temporary LNG installations and field operations
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing safety and operating procedures in an industrial or energy environment
- Proven track record designing and delivering hands-on operations training programs
- Demonstrated leadership skills, including experience managing multi-site or distributed field teams
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to establish long lasting relationships with internal and external customers
- A self starter with relentless habits in line with Certarus core values
Certarus offers a competitive compensation package, including benefits and retirement plans. Above all, we offer unlimited career advancement opportunities with a dynamic, rapidly growing organization.
