Coordinator, Warehouse Operations

At Cheniere, we provide the world with safe, reliable energy in the form of LNG.  But more than that, we provide opportunities for our employees to make an impact on their local communities every day. Our diversity is key to our continued success and forges a path where our culture supports greater equity and inclusion for our employees, customers and beyond.  

Our vision is to provide clean, secure, and affordable energy to the world.  This vision underpins our commitment to respond to the world’s shared energy challenges – expanding the global supply of energy, improving are quality and supporting the transition to a lower-carbon future.  The energy we make is Liquid Natural Gas (LNG).  We began operations in 2016, and we are already the largest producer of LNG in the United States and the second largest LNG operator in the world. 

Cheniere Supply Chain Management (SCM) is shaping their organization future with a focused transformation program to establish an agile and resilient supply chain that is fit to support Company’s growth.  The Cheniere SCM team are accountable to support business partners to create value, mitigate risk and assure security of supply.   SCM is building a team of professionals that not only deliver value today but create a more agile and resilient supply chain for the future.  

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Warehouse Operations Coordinator will work directly with Operations and SCM and is accountable for the execution of warehouse operations duties to support maintenance activities ensuring security of all materials under inventory for the support of the construction, operation and maintenance of the LNG terminal and Pipeline Operations. The Warehouse Operations Coordinator will provide support to daily warehouse operations and system transactions of stock and non-stock items, monitoring of inbound and outbound shipments, cycle count, materials movement, and the general housekeeping of the facilities and storage areas.

The Warehouse Operations Coordinator reports directly to the Warehouse Operations or Distribution and Logistic Supervisor, and is intended to work either on:

• Day shift (8hrs 5 days a week) with callouts to support emergencies and unplanned work, or 


• Day shift (40hrs 4 days a week) with callouts to support emergencies and unplanned work, or


• A rotating shift between days and nights for a 24/7 operations coverage. 

Dedication and sensitivity to safety issues and compliance with policies and procedures are essential for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the terminal and the facilities, including but not limited to warehouses.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Meet quality and productivity Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Track manual performance indicators as needed and requested by Supervisor/Manager.


• Load and unload delivery vehicles.


• Accurately inspect and verify material matches purchase order. 


• Perform various warehouse operations functions, including receiving, transferring, sorting, stocking, palletizing, picking, packing, staging, replenishing, load parts, and cycle counts, throughout the shift using various types of material handling equipment.


• Issue inventory items against work orders and properly log and process inbound parcel shipments.


• Able to operate material handling equipment, such as: forklift.


• Read, understand, and comply with Company’s operating procedures, policies, guidelines, and day-to-day job instructions.


• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and other applicable regulatory agencies.


• Perform preventative maintenance as directed by Supervisor/Manager.


• Ship and track material and equipment sent offsite for repairs or testing. 


• Restock consumables and prepare material in advance (staging) for pick up.


• Ensures all storage areas are maintained in accordance with government regulations and safety standards, and adequate records and documents are initiated and maintained.


• Conducts cycle counts for inventory accuracy. 


• Work closely with maintenance, maintenance planning and production for all material, equipment, and consumables requirements. 


• Provide assistance for tracking shipments and deliveries (when needed). 


• Solve problem and issues related to stock and non-stock items management.


• Work safely, comply with all safety rules, maintain a clean and safe work area, use equipment and tools safely, and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Report incidents immediately per Company’s HSE standards.


• Able to adjust work schedule as required, especially when covering turn arounds and emergencies events. 


• Use barcode printers and readers for stock and non-stock items management.


• Engage in Continuous Improvement activities.


• Carries out other duties as assigned/requested by Supervisor/Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS)

Education and Certifications: High School diploma or equivalent is required. 

Experience: Minimum 2 years' experience in warehouse operations and logistics. Experience supporting a 24/7 operation facility, preferably within operations in the LNG or oil and gas industry. 

Skills: 

• Strong safety minded skills, sensitivity to safety issues in a hazardous environment.


• Effective communicator with individuals and groups from different disciplines and departments.


• Great written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.


• Organized and able to complete multiple activities and programs timely and with a high degree of accuracy.


• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills.


• Material Handling Equipment certification experience.


• Computer proficiency, including but not limited to: Oracle, Maximo, Microsoft Office.

DIRECT REPORTS

No direct reports.

FREEDOM TO ACT

Requires Supervision. Must also use sound judgment and make good decisions.

WORK CONDITIONS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, work at height above ground on stairs and catwalks, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear, smell, type and write. 


• Must be able to board a ship via a gangway, climb to the top of a tank (200+ steps), scale vertical steel ladder up to forty feet or more in height, and lift and move objects weighting up to 50 pounds.


• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work indoors and outdoors, and exposed to year around weather conditions, ocean environment, noise, and occasionally process gases and vapors.


• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.


• Subject to drug and alcohol testing, per applicable federal regulations.


• All responsibilities must be met in a call-out environment, including holidays, weekends, and nights.


• Must be forklift operator certified and shall be able to maintain valid for the support of the warehouse operations under his/her supervision.


• Current shift work schedule: 
  
  
  
  • Shift (7-days on / 7-days off) 12-hour rotating shift between days and nights.
  
  
  • 4x10 (4-days per week,10-hour shift) , Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday.
  
  
  • 5x8 (5-days per week, 8hrs shift), Monday through Friday.
  
  


• Occasional travel to support other facilities may be required.

ADA JOB REQUIREMENTS 

Reasonable accommodation 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 OPPORTUNIY 

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.