Project Development Manager - Sempra LNG - Houston, TX

Sempra LNG ( www.SempraLNG.com ) leads Sempra Energy’s initiatives to develop, construct and operate liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification terminals and natural gas liquefaction facilities. Since 2004, Sempra LNG has developed two LNG regasification terminals and a natural gas liquefaction export facility. Sempra LNG also manages 3.7 Mtpa of LNG supply from Tangguh in Indonesia. Sempra LNG developed one of the first liquefaction facilities in the U.S. at the site of its existing Cameron LNG regasification terminal in Louisiana. The Cameron Liquefaction Project ( www.CameronLNG.com ), a 3-train $10 billion investment by affiliates of Sempra LNG (50.2%), Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (16.6%), GDF SUEZ S.A. (16.6%) and Mitsubishi Corporation (through a company jointly established with Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK)) (16.6%), will have a nominal capacity of 13.5 Mtpa. Construction commenced in July 2014 and full commercial operations of all three trains is expected by the end of 2018. Sempra LNG also developed and operated the first LNG regasification terminal on the west coast of Mexico, Energia Costa Azul, which commenced operations in 2008 with 7.4 Mtpa of capacity.

Sempra LNG has initiated the development of potential liquefaction projects including Cameron Train 4/5 Expansion project, a liquefaction project at its Port Arthur, Texas site, and a liquefaction project at the site of the Energia Costa Azul LNG regasification terminal in Mexico. Additionally, Sempra LNG is evaluating additional regasification and related infrastructure projects in support of its LNG business.

The Project Development Manager will provide project development support for regasification and liquefaction projects being developed by Sempra LNG. The position will provide support in a specific area for the project based on the candidate’s experience and skills. Projects being developed by Sempra LNG typically represent investments ranging from $500 million to $10 billion. The qualified candidate will have a broad range of prior experience in commercial, technical, permitting, operational, finance and/or risk related aspects of project development and commercial contract negotiations in the natural gas and/or LNG industry.

• Coordinates/ leads all project related activities during the development phase including budget and schedule coordination, site evaluation and selection, authorizations for project expenditures, project reviews, project specific financial analyses (pro forma), engineering, permitting, associations with local, state and federal authorities, public relations, project specific partnership agreements, lease agreement, water supply agreement, electric interconnection agreement, Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Agreement, project risk assessment and mitigation plans and negotiations for financial closing.
  


• Provides support for the negotiations of supply contracts and joint ventures, as needed. Develops and maintains project schedule and budget.
  


• Will work extensively with other departments within the Corporation, with third party companies including engineering firms, financial institutions, project partners, and with federal, state and local government agencies, organizations, and community leaders.
  


• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

External Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, 10 plus years energy industry experience in project management and development. Advanced engineering or business degree and Professional Engineer license desirable.

SKILLS / COMPETENCIES:

• Individual contributor executing and troubleshooting on day to day asset development activities.

• Strong technical, analytical and project management skills. Proven ability to interface with and coordinate and validate E&C, Risk Management and related work streams.

• A problem solver with ability to organize, plan, control and effectively coordinate cross-functional assignments at short notices.

• Solid engineering background with good commercial acumen and understanding of commercial agreements and contract management.

• Demonstrated project management skills.

• Effective computer skills including Project Management, Spreadsheet, Database, Word Processing and Presentations Software

Country:

United States

Work Location:

2925 Briarpark Dr, Ste 900

City:

Houston

State / Province:

Texas

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