Title: Operations Intern Location: Hackberry, LA, USA Posted Date: 2026-10-20T18:14:00.000-04:00 Employment Type: Intern
Job Description: Primary Purpose: The role of the Operator Intern is to develop an understanding of how the different classifications of Operators maintain the operations of the Cameron LNG Terminal on a daily basis. The Operator Intern will report to the Operations Manager. Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC) will be required. Responsibilities: - Under close supervision, observes and monitors plant operations and records data from control meters, gauges and records readings. Reports any Safety issues, malfunctions and unusual trends or conditions to Supervisor. - Under direct supervision assists the Outside Operators in Isolation, de-inventory of product lines, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) of equipment. *At no time will LOTO tasks be the sole responsibility of the Operator Intern. - Under direct supervision, perform routine operations activities on equipment such as inspection, start-up, shutdown of utility equipment. - Under direct supervision actively participate in the monitoring of ship loading and transfer operations. - Under direct supervision actively participate in the monitoring of C5+ truck loading and transfer operations. - Under direct supervision actively participate in the monitoring of propane and C2 truck unloading and transfer operations. - Performs all work in accordance with sound safety practices and uses appropriate safety devices and equipment. - Under direct supervision, prepares samples and conduct tests, such as pH, dissolved oxygen, chlorine and turbidity, in accordance with established procedures. Maintain appropriate records. - Participates in the Emergency Response Action drills as a participant not as a responder. - Under direct supervision, create SAP notifications for Maintenance to address any mechanical or I&E issues. - Follow written and verbal direction from the Operations Supervisor and/or the Main Control Room Operator. - Under direct supervision and with the counter signature of an assigned Operator, write general Safe work permits. Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications: Education: - Must have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours in technical school (i.e. SOWELA) in a curriculum focused towards becoming an Operator (i.e. Process Technology). - GPA of 3.0 or above is required. Experience: - Relevant industry work experience is preferred but not required. Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: - Good computer skills. - Possesses strong communication, work ethic and technical skills. - Strong interpersonal skills. - Able to work in a strong team environment. - Self-starter with ability to work strategically with minimal direction. - Driven to meet and exceed performance parameters. - Strong knowledge of the various operating modes of the facility. - Strong attention to details. - Capacity for sustained attention to functioning machinery and equipment. Good sensory perception to monitor plan machinery and operations visually, audibly, by smell and by touch on an ongoing basis. - Able to remain calm and effective in emergencies. - Able to work with a culturally diverse group of technical individuals whose skills cover the range required to engineer, operate and maintain the LNG receiving terminal. - Possesses the personality and ability to relate to and to establish a mutually respectful relationship with 1) management, 2) peers and 3) the various facility level workers (Plant Manager, plant supervision, and plant workers) whom are all responsible for ensuring good operations. Physical Requirements: - Must be able to stand, walk, climb, run, sit, kneel, twist, bend, pull, push, carry, lift, reach overhead and drive. Most activities involve movement of either the upper and lower body extremities or both and the joints associated with these areas of the body. - Must be able to enter confined spaces. - Must be able to climb stairs and ladders that ranges from 4 ft to 200 ft. - Must be able to lift equipment needed to perform work. - Must be able to wear safety equipment such as safety harness, respirator and other protective equipment as needed to perform job. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy. DOT Requirements: The U.S Department of Transportation (DOT) and company have adopted regulations governing the control of drug use by persons in certain job classifications. This position is subject to the Federal Pipelines Regulation; and is stipulated in the 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 40 that requires drug and alcohol testing and must meet the testing standards.
About Cameron LNG
Cameron LNG operates a liquefied natural gas terminal near the Gulf of Mexico. The company maintains facilities for both the export of domestically produced natural gas and the import and regasification of foreign supplies. It is a partnership between Sempra Infrastructure, TotalEnergies, Mitsui, and Japan LNG Investment. Founded in 2005, the firm employs 381 people.
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