Director of Operations - Power Island

Venture Global LNG (“Venture Global”) is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company’s Louisiana-based export projects service the global demand for North American natural gas and support the long-term development of clean and reliable North American energy supplies. Using reliable, proven technology in an innovative plant design configuration, Venture Global’s modular, mid-scale plant design will replace traditional designs as it allows for the same efficiency and operational reliability at significantly lower capital cost.

We are seeking qualified applicants for the position:

Director, Operations - Power Island

Located:

Plaquemines

We are seeking qualified applicants for the role of Director, Operations – Power Island
Summary
The Director, Operations - Power Island is a key leadership position that reports directly to the Vice President of Operations. This role is responsible for overseeing the safe, efficient, and effective execution of all mechanical preventive and corrective maintenance activities at Venture Global's PLNG Power Island facility. The Director will specifically focus on the operation of Power Island equipment and personnel and ensure adherence with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
General Description Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for optimizing the availability and reliability of Power Island. Review and sanction all enhancements to the plant's equipment and facilities. Ensure the power island operates according to established efficiency standards.  

• Ensure that performance metrics align with the established annual, quarterly, and monthly program objectives, as well as maintaining daily operations to achieve specified production targets in both quantity and quality. Generating regular reports regarding operational performance, as well as quality, health, safety, and environmental metrics. 

• Develop innovative ideas and assess proposals aimed at increasing production levels, enhancing reliability, reducing production interruptions, and improving overall efficiency. 

• Prepare the annual budget and implement controls for expenditures. 

• Responsible for recruiting staff and overseeing the training and development programs to build highly qualified teams capable of executing various company activities.  

• Ensures operators receive comprehensive training to be competent in starting up and operating the power plant, while continuously identifying further instruction, retraining, and development needs for operations staff.  

• Promotes adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards and guidelines, ensuring compliance in all interactions with contractors, suppliers, and customers.  

• Provides strategic oversight and daily direction for Field Operations.  

• Collaborates closely with various stakeholders throughout VG’s organization, including executive management and functional disciplines across all assets.  

• Advises the management team on critical Operations and Maintenance (O&M) risks, issues, and effective mitigation strategies. 
  

Qualifications:

Required Experience:  

• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience with combined cycle power plant operations with at least five (5) years of experience in a similar position of responsibility and expertise in an operating LNG liquefaction facility of similar size and design. 

Required Education:  

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or technically related discipline preferred. 

Required Skills: 

• Extensive knowledge in budgeting, planning, and scheduling processes.  

• In-depth understanding of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) regulations.  

• Proven personnel management capabilities, along with excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.  

• Exceptional attention to detail.  

• Demonstrated self-motivation and ability to work independently, aligning personal performance with business objectives, with a strong emphasis on timely issue resolution.  

• Capability to assist in developing employee training programs and evaluating their effectiveness.  

• Proven ability to motivate teams and enhance the productivity of individuals.  

• Skilled in building relationships and engaging with stakeholders throughout the organization.  

• Comprehensive knowledge of Emergency Response management protocols. 

• Proficient in using computer applications including Apple Mac, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, Project, and PowerPoint). 

Licenses & Certifications: 

• Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing status. 

• Must possess and maintain a valid state-issued driver’s license in good standing and agree to continuous record monitoring. 

Venture Global LNG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.