Job Description

Certarus is the North American leader in providing low carbon energy solutions through a fully integrated compressed natural gas (CNG), renewable natural gas (RNG), and hydrogen platform. The company safely delivers clean-burning fuels to remote communities and industrial customers not connected to a pipeline.

By displacing more carbon-intensive fuels, Certarus is leading the energy transition and helping customers lower operating costs and improve environmental performance. With the largest fleet of specialty trailers in the world, the company is uniquely positioned to meet the growing demand for low and zero-emission fuel distribution.

Summary:

The Business Operations Manager – LNG is the operational leader responsible for building and launching Certarus’ LNG business, establishing the safety, operating, and training standards required for successful execution, and playing a key role in shaping and delivering the company’s aggressive growth plan.. This role is ideal for a highly motivated, safety-driven leader with deep hands-on experience in LNG operations or the mobile deployment of cryogenic liquids, who is looking to build the people that scale a market-leading company. This position is based in the Houston, TX office and reports to the VP of Engineering.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Promote a proactive and positive safety culture within Certarus and its suppliers
• Oversee day-to-day LNG operations, including transportation, storage, and field deployment
• Mentor and develop a team of operations supervisors, field technicians, and drivers
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve safety and operating procedures across all LNG solutions and operations
• Design and lead training programs that build operator and field-team competency in the safe handling, transport, and delivery of LNG
• Coordinate with HSE, Engineering and Operations teams to ensure compliance with DOT, PHMSA, OSHA, and other regulations governing LNG handling
• Coordinate with Business Development, Engineering, HSE to support safe and successful execution of customer LNG projects
• Lead investigation of incidents, near misses, and non-conformances, and drive corrective actions and lessons learned across the business
• Provide clear reporting on safety performance, training completion, and operational KPIs to Executive management
• Travel up to 30% of the time to support field and facility locations

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
• 10+ years of experience in LNG operations, cryogenic liquid handling, or mobile/virtual pipeline energy distribution
• Direct experience with deployment of LNG and /or cryogenic liquids is required
• Strong working knowledge and practical application of NFPA 59A, DOT, PHMSA, OSHA and other codes and standards applicable to LNG facilities, mobile/temporary LNG installations and field operations
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing safety and operating procedures in an industrial or energy environment
• Proven track record designing and delivering hands-on operations training programs
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including experience managing multi-site or distributed field teams
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to establish long lasting relationships with internal and external customers
• A self starter with relentless habits in line with Certarus core values

Certarus embraces diversity and equal opportunity in the way it impacts our continuous business success. As a Core Value of our Winning Team, we believe in surrounding ourselves with passionate and talented people, and consider all experiences, backgrounds, qualifications, and merits to create stronger teams with a diverse and inclusive culture. Certarus is and will remain an equal opportunity employer.

Certarus offers a competitive compensation package, including benefits and retirement plans. Above all, we offer unlimited career advancement opportunities with a dynamic, rapidly growing organization.