Supervisor, Maintenance

Career Opportunities: Supervisor, Maintenance (2107)

Requisition ID 2107 - Posted 07/17/2026 - Terminal Facility - Maintenance

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At Freeport LNG Development, L.P., we value the strengths of our employees who each bring their unique skills and experience to our team. As part of the Freeport LNG team, you will be working side by side with top performers in the LNG industry. We believe that when employees are fairly compensated, work in a safe environment and their families are provided with excellent benefits, they have peace of mind.

Reports To: Jason Baca

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Freeport

Job Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective management of assigned maintenance contractor services supporting routine maintenance activities, maintenance events, outages, turnarounds, and mechanical integrity activities at Freeport LNG. This position provides direct oversight of contracted services including HVAC, Scaffolding, Insulation, Crane and Rigging, Rental Equipment, and other assigned contractor services. The role is responsible for contractor safety, performance, cost management, KPI tracking, contract compliance, resource coordination, and execution support across the site. The Supervisor serves as the primary point of contact for contractor performance, safety compliance, scheduling coordination, and work execution associated with maintenance activities. The position works closely with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, HSSE, Supply Chain, Reliability, and contractor leadership teams to ensure assigned resources are available and executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with Freeport LNG standards and contractual requirements. The Supervisor functions as the site subject matter expert for assigned contractor services and provides leadership during routine maintenance activities, Outages, turnarounds, mechanical integrity work, and special projects.

Duties/Responsibilities

Contractor Management and Oversight

• Provide direct supervision and oversight of assigned contractors including:

o HVAC Services

o Scaffolding & Insulation

o Crane & Rigging

o Rental Equipment

o Other assigned maintenance support contracts.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Freeport LNG representative for assigned contractor relationships.
• Ensure contractor compliance with Freeport LNG policies, procedures, and performance expectations.
• Conduct routine contractor performance reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate contractor staffing plans and resource forecasts to support maintenance activities.

Duties/Responsibilities

Safety and Compliance

• Promote and enforce Freeport LNG safety culture and expectations.
• Conduct field audits, observations, and contractor safety engagements.
• Lead contractor safety meetings and participate in incident investigations when required.
• Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA requirements, company standards, permits, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive timely closure of contractor corrective actions and safety improvement opportunities.

Duties/Responsibilities

Planning and Execution Support

• Coordinate contractor resources to support routine maintenance, maintenance events, outages, turnarounds, and mechanical integrity activities.
• Participate in planning and scheduling meetings to ensure resource availability and schedule alignment.
• Monitor contractor readiness, mobilization, and equipment availability.
• Support development of work scopes, contractor bid evaluations, and execution strategies.
• Coordinate crane, rigging, scaffolding, insulation, HVAC, and rental equipment activities to support safe and efficient maintenance execution.

Duties/Responsibilities

KPI and Cost Management

• Develop, track, and report contractor performance KPIs.
• Monitor contractor daily force levels, productivity, workforce utilization, cost performance, and schedule compliance.
• Identify opportunities to optimize contractor effectiveness and reduce overall support costs.
• Prepare reports and presentations supporting contractor performance reviews and maintenance event assessments.
• Support budget development and cost control efforts for assigned contractor services.

Duties/Responsibilities

Contract Administration

• Understand contract terms, service agreements, and commercial requirements.
• Ensure contractors perform work in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Review and process contractor documentation, invoices, and Service Entry Sheets (SES) in a timely manner.
• Support contractor qualification, onboarding, and performance management processes.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Contract Administration personnel on contract-related matters.

Essential Functions

• Obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Ability to operate company-owned vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with employees, contractors, vendors, and leadership.
• Ability to supervise multiple contractor organizations simultaneously.

Essential Functions

• Ability to work in both office and field environments.
• Ability to analyze data and develop meaningful KPI reports.
• Ability to participate in incident investigations, audits, and regulatory reviews.
• Proficient in SAP CMMS and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to support maintenance activities during routine operations, outages, and turnaround events.

Minimum Qualification/Work Experience

Minimum Education Required:

High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Minimum Experience Required:

Minimum ten (10) years of maintenance, contractor management, construction management, turnaround execution, or industrial support services experience within LNG, refining, petrochemical, chemical processing, or related industrial environments. Based on comparable supervisory qualifications in existing Freeport LNG positions.

Preferred Education:

Associate Degree, Technical Degree, or Bachelor''s Degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management, Industrial Technology, or a related discipline.

Preferred Experience:

Ten to fifteen (10-15) years of experience managing industrial contractors supporting maintenance, outages, turnarounds, scaffolding, insulation, crane and rigging, HVAC services, and equipment rental programs.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong understanding of contractor management principles and industrial maintenance practices.
• Working knowledge of scaffolding standards, regulations, and inspection practices.
• Understanding of crane and rigging principles, lift planning, and safe lifting practices.
• Knowledge of industrial HVAC systems and support service requirements.
• Understanding of maintenance event and turnaround execution processes.
• Strong knowledge of contractor safety management programs.
• Proficiency in SAP CMMS and Microsoft Office Suite.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership and team coordination abilities.
• Experience managing contractor performance metrics and KPI reporting.
• Experience with budget management and cost controls.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple departments and contractor organizations.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and planning skills.

HSE Roles and Responsibilities

Support the policies, efforts, and programs of Freeport LNG Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Management System. Actively participate in the HSE Management System Policies. Ensure that HSE concerns are given priority in all activities completed within their area of responsibility. Implement routine inspections to ensure safe operating conditions.

Working Conditions and Physical Expectations

• Must be able to wear all required PPE.
• Operates in both office and industrial plant environments.
• Routinely exposed to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions.
• Exposure to moving equipment, construction activities, industrial processes, and varying weather conditions.
• Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility.

Working Conditions and Physical Expectations

• Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, reach, and perform field inspections for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when required.
• May be required to work at elevated heights and enter confined spaces.
• Ability to drive to various company locations as required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both office and field settings.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

• Must be able to meet all Freeport LNG security and access requirements.

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) required.

Freeport LNG does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national origin, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), gender identity/transgender status, sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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At Freeport LNG Development, L.P., we value the strengths of our employees who each bring their unique skills and experience to our team. As part of the Freeport LNG team, you will be working side by side with top performers in the LNG industry. We believe that when employees are fairly compensated, work in a safe environment and their families are provided with excellent benefits, they have peace of mind.

Reports To: Jason Baca

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Freeport

Job Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective management of assigned maintenance contractor services supporting routine maintenance activities, maintenance events, outages, turnarounds, and mechanical integrity activities at Freeport LNG. This position provides direct oversight of contracted services including HVAC, Scaffolding, Insulation, Crane and Rigging, Rental Equipment, and other assigned contractor services. The role is responsible for contractor safety, performance, cost management, KPI tracking, contract compliance, resource coordination, and execution support across the site. The Supervisor serves as the primary point of contact for contractor performance, safety compliance, scheduling coordination, and work execution associated with maintenance activities. The position works closely with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, HSSE, Supply Chain, Reliability, and contractor leadership teams to ensure assigned resources are available and executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with Freeport LNG standards and contractual requirements. The Supervisor functions as the site subject matter expert for assigned contractor services and provides leadership during routine maintenance activities, Outages, turnarounds, mechanical integrity work, and special projects.

Duties/Responsibilities

Contractor Management and Oversight

• Provide direct supervision and oversight of assigned contractors including:

o HVAC Services

o Scaffolding & Insulation

o Crane & Rigging

o Rental Equipment

o Other assigned maintenance support contracts.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Freeport LNG representative for assigned contractor relationships.
• Ensure contractor compliance with Freeport LNG policies, procedures, and performance expectations.
• Conduct routine contractor performance reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate contractor staffing plans and resource forecasts to support maintenance activities.

Duties/Responsibilities

Safety and Compliance

• Promote and enforce Freeport LNG safety culture and expectations.
• Conduct field audits, observations, and contractor safety engagements.
• Lead contractor safety meetings and participate in incident investigations when required.
• Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA requirements, company standards, permits, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive timely closure of contractor corrective actions and safety improvement opportunities.

Duties/Responsibilities

Planning and Execution Support

• Coordinate contractor resources to support routine maintenance, maintenance events, outages, turnarounds, and mechanical integrity activities.
• Participate in planning and scheduling meetings to ensure resource availability and schedule alignment.
• Monitor contractor readiness, mobilization, and equipment availability.
• Support development of work scopes, contractor bid evaluations, and execution strategies.
• Coordinate crane, rigging, scaffolding, insulation, HVAC, and rental equipment activities to support safe and efficient maintenance execution.

Duties/Responsibilities

KPI and Cost Management

• Develop, track, and report contractor performance KPIs.
• Monitor contractor daily force levels, productivity, workforce utilization, cost performance, and schedule compliance.
• Identify opportunities to optimize contractor effectiveness and reduce overall support costs.
• Prepare reports and presentations supporting contractor performance reviews and maintenance event assessments.
• Support budget development and cost control efforts for assigned contractor services.

Duties/Responsibilities

Contract Administration

• Understand contract terms, service agreements, and commercial requirements.
• Ensure contractors perform work in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Review and process contractor documentation, invoices, and Service Entry Sheets (SES) in a timely manner.
• Support contractor qualification, onboarding, and performance management processes.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Contract Administration personnel on contract-related matters.

Essential Functions

• Obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Ability to operate company-owned vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with employees, contractors, vendors, and leadership.
• Ability to supervise multiple contractor organizations simultaneously.

Essential Functions

• Ability to work in both office and field environments.
• Ability to analyze data and develop meaningful KPI reports.
• Ability to participate in incident investigations, audits, and regulatory reviews.
• Proficient in SAP CMMS and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to support maintenance activities during routine operations, outages, and turnaround events.

Minimum Qualification/Work Experience

Minimum Education Required:

High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Minimum Experience Required:

Minimum ten (10) years of maintenance, contractor management, construction management, turnaround execution, or industrial support services experience within LNG, refining, petrochemical, chemical processing, or related industrial environments. Based on comparable supervisory qualifications in existing Freeport LNG positions.

Preferred Education:

Associate Degree, Technical Degree, or Bachelor''s Degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management, Industrial Technology, or a related discipline.

Preferred Experience:

Ten to fifteen (10-15) years of experience managing industrial contractors supporting maintenance, outages, turnarounds, scaffolding, insulation, crane and rigging, HVAC services, and equipment rental programs.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong understanding of contractor management principles and industrial maintenance practices.
• Working knowledge of scaffolding standards, regulations, and inspection practices.
• Understanding of crane and rigging principles, lift planning, and safe lifting practices.
• Knowledge of industrial HVAC systems and support service requirements.
• Understanding of maintenance event and turnaround execution processes.
• Strong knowledge of contractor safety management programs.
• Proficiency in SAP CMMS and Microsoft Office Suite.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership and team coordination abilities.
• Experience managing contractor performance metrics and KPI reporting.
• Experience with budget management and cost controls.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple departments and contractor organizations.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and planning skills.

HSE Roles and Responsibilities

Support the policies, efforts, and programs of Freeport LNG Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Management System. Actively participate in the HSE Management System Policies. Ensure that HSE concerns are given priority in all activities completed within their area of responsibility. Implement routine inspections to ensure safe operating conditions.

Working Conditions and Physical Expectations

• Must be able to wear all required PPE.
• Operates in both office and industrial plant environments.
• Routinely exposed to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions.
• Exposure to moving equipment, construction activities, industrial processes, and varying weather conditions.
• Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility.

Working Conditions and Physical Expectations

• Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, reach, and perform field inspections for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when required.
• May be required to work at elevated heights and enter confined spaces.
• Ability to drive to various company locations as required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both office and field settings.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

• Must be able to meet all Freeport LNG security and access requirements.

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) required.

Freeport LNG does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national origin, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), gender identity/transgender status, sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.