Liquefied Natural Gas Engineer

This position will administer essential LNG safety initiatives for the National Center of Excellence for LNG Safety at PHMSA's new office site in Lake Charles, LA. Major Duties: - This position will directly support the Center's mission in furthering the expertise of the Federal government in the operations, management, and regulatory practices of LNG facilities; acting as a repository of information on best practices for the operation of LNG facilities; and facilitating collaboration among LNG sector stakeholders. This position will implement the Center's knowledge management, research, and innovation programs, including identifying best practices in consultation with LNG stakeholders and enhancing LNG training opportunities with PHMSA's Training and Qualifications Center As a The General Engineer (Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) will: Manage and update the LNG best practices program, lead interagency standards reviews, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and regulators. Conduct technical safety analyses, track emerging LNG technologies and regulatory changes, and engage in industry forums to inform and enhance technical standards development. Develop and deliver supplemental LNG safety training, coordinate with regulators to enhance inspector readiness, and facilitate knowledge sharing on LNG. Monitor LNG regulations across all jurisdictions, circulate updates, and identify compliance gaps. Recommend audit and inspection improvements, and coordinate with regulators and interagency groups. Lead R&D initiatives on LNG technology and safety, collaborating with industry and federal partners to identify and test innovative solutions. Analyze findings to generate actionable reports, integrate outcomes into regulations and training, and continuously evaluate project impact. The ideal candidate for this position would be self-starter with a thorough understanding of LNG operational principles, industry standards, and federal regulatory requirements and proven skill in analyzing complex technical information to develop and implement national-scale LNG safety programs. As an engineer, you are adept at identifying innovative best practices, managing multiple concurrent initiatives using advanced project and data-management tools, and leading interagency and industry working groups. With excellent written and verbal communication, you effectively brief senior officials, draft program guidance, and liaise with regulatory authorities, internal teams, and external stakeholders. Your background includes hands-on LNG operations or regulatory programs, oversight of R&D projects, and the development and delivery of supplemental training curricula in partnership with key stakeholders.