About this opportunity
Freeport LNG lists this Marine Analyst opportunity in freeport, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
This position reports to the Marine Director. The Marine Analyst is responsible for leading and coordinating LNG vessel loading plans and supporting the safe, efficient, and reliable execution of marine operations among other marine team duties. This role serves as a key interface between Marine Operations, Operations, Maintenance, Commercial, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment of production capabilities, maintenance activities, dock availability, and customer scheduling requirements.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment while maintaining strong communication across departments.
LNG Marine industry experience is preferred. General bulk liquid marine terminal vessel ship/shore cargo transfer operations knowledge, excellent computer literacy skills, in particular, with Excel and Outlook and the various functions of Microsoft Office, are required.
Location/Travel Information
This position is based at the Quintana LQF Terminal with travel to off-site locations as required. This position requires the incumbent to hold a valid, unexpired driver license at all times in order to perform the essential functions of the job.
Duties/Responsibilities
Lead development and execution of LNG vessel loading plans and forward marine schedules.
Coordinate closely with Operations to align loading schedules with production capabilities, inventory management, and operational constraints.
Coordinate with Maintenance regarding planned maintenance activities, dock work, equipment availability, and operational impacts to the loading schedule.
Work collaboratively with Commercial to support cargo scheduling, customer requirements, lifting windows, and schedule optimization.
Identify and drive optimization opportunities related to berth utilization, scheduling efficiency, turnaround times, dock availability, and marine operations performance.
Monitor upcoming vessel schedules, maintenance windows, weather impacts, and operational risks to proactively identify conflicts or constraints.
Support development of contingency plans and schedule adjustments during changing operational conditions.
Maintain and update marine scheduling tools, trackers, reports, and KPI dashboards.
Analyze operational data and trends to support decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
Prepare and communicate operational updates, scheduling changes, and planning recommendations to internal stakeholders.
Participate in cross-functional planning meetings and operational coordination calls.
Support special projects, operational reviews, and process improvement initiatives related to marine operations.
Ensure activities are conducted in alignment with company procedures, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
Minimum Experience
1+ years’ experience in logistics, transportation, marine, operations, energy, LNG, or shipping environments. Basic understanding of vessel scheduling, marine transportation, and supply chain principles.
Preferred Education
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Maritime Studies, Marine Transportation, Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
Preferred Experience
5+ years’ experience in logistics, transportation, marine, operations, energy, LNG, or shipping environments. Understanding of vessel scheduling, marine transportation, and supply chain principles.
Knowledge of LNG transportation fundamentals
Familiarity with AIS vessel tracking systems, SAP, Power BI, or similar analytics tools
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Experience in marine operations, LNG operations, terminal operations, logistics, scheduling, or related operational environments
Strong understanding of operational planning and scheduling principles.
Ability to effectively coordinate across multiple departments and stakeholders.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced operational environment.
High attention to detail and ability to proactively identify operational risks and opportunities.
Team-oriented mindset with strong collaboration 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
Freeport LNG is a 24/7 operating facility. Must be open to working on an on-call weekend rotation to provide coverage for marine operations
Must be able to wear all necessary PPE equipment when required
Operates in an industrial plant environment office setting
Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions.
Routinely uses standard office and field communications equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers w/scanner and fax, and radios.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Ability to drive to other Company work locations as required.
Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility.
Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions.
The incumbent is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Physically able to walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle and move items weighing up to 20 lbs. without assistance.
Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this role, the incumbent will be required to talk and hear.
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Worksite address
freeport, TX, 77542, US
Who can apply
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