Christopher Smith

Experience

1. Business Planning Manager - Pipeline and Midstream Business Unit

   Cheniere Energy, Inc.

   Jul 2018 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Responsible for supporting the management of all pipeline operations to achieve or exceed key performance indicators for safety, environmental, production, and finance through use of knowledge and understanding specific to pipeline construction, commissioning, and operations. Focus areas include Asset Management, contract management, personnel management, risk management, and financial management. Key tasks include: Budget & Forecasting - Annual development of operating budget for 3 pipeline companies and presentation to the CEO/CFO. Management System Governance - Owner of governance and assurance; Supporting all departments in development and implementation of processes to meet expectations of all management system requirements. Performance Management & Reporting - Lead development of meaningful KPIs across the Pipeline assets; Develop and deliver performance reports to internal and external stakeholders including the Board of Directors, Lendors, Insurers, and Investors.

Education

• University of Tennessee at Martin

  Business Administration and Management, General

• University of Houston-Downtown

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Leadership

  2016 — 2018

• Union University

  Bachelor's Degree, Bachelor of Science Organizational Leadership

  1998 — 2000