Technical Lead

Venture Global LNG (“Venture Global”) is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company’s two 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 for a OFE Field Technical Lead to join our team in Cameron (LA) in the Owner Furnish Equipment (OFE) Engineering organization. They will work in the Projects organization which is responsible for the delivery and for the achievement of successful operational performances of the Owner Furnished Equipment (OFE) at Venture Global facilities. OFE are key packages purchased at strategic partners (Original Equipment Manufacturers or Technology licensors) and directly managed by Venture Global.

The OFE Field Technical Lead (Gas Processing), will have the following responsibilities:

• Focal point for management of technical issues occurring at site on OFE technologies installation, commissioning, start up and performance testing, with responsibility for the effective coordination between Venture Global site team, Venture Global engineering and the OFE Suppliers engineering teams located at home offices.  
• Support site RFI process between Venture Global site team EPC and Owner Furnished Equipment suppliers as far as technical issues, deviations and non-conformities on the assigned OFE Scope (Gas processing plant) are concerned.
• Support the resolution of quality issues related to defective or non-conforming workmanship or materials and is responsible for the resolution of relevant Root cause analysis when the issue has a significant engineering content.
• Support systems completion process including completion of Punch list items. Ensure engineering actions relevant to the punch list items are duly tracked and follow up until closure
• Support commissioning activities for the assigned OFE Scope (Gas processing plant). 
• Support of change processes relevant to changes originated by site activities and follow up the update of relevant engineering documentation with the OFE supplier’s engineering team.
• Support constructability program and provide technical feedbacks for resultion of constructability issues. 
• Act as technical subject matter expert for gas processing plant start-up and plant operations activities including equipment and system checkout, inspection for proper installation, review for correct design, and calculation of expected system and equipment operating parameters under temporary start-up conditions.
• Support Venture Global Commissioning and Start up team in planning, coordination and stewardship of field execution of start-up and commissioning activities including degreasing, vessel loading, flushing, and initial system operation.
• Support Venture Global Commissioning and Start up team in the development of systems completion planning including review of process system boundaries, sequencing and priorities, P&ID markups, check sheets, etc.
• Coordinate performance testing activities between Venture Global Commissioning and startup and operation teams and OFE supplier’s engineering and field service teams.
• Support as technical advisor for the OFE technology overall site construction and commissioning priorities to drive mechanical completion and commissioning target dates.
• Apply lessons learned; participate in lessons learned reviews and provide input to close-out report section upon completion of turnover.
• Interact with Venture Global OFE teams in charge of project delivery and as part of the OFE Engineering organization contributes to continuous improvements and excellence of technical due diligence practices.

 Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years experience with design, startup, commissioning, or operation of relevant OFE technology (gas processing) is required. Experience representing asset owner in these roles is a plus.
• Broad base of general engineering knowledge including mechanical, electrical, and I&C.
• Minimum of five years multi-discipline engineering management experience
• Broad knowledge of Codes, Standards, and Industry Best Practices
• Team player with a mindset to work with a global team and with diverse cultures
• Experience working on projects with multiple interfaces.
• The candidate will be required to travel domestically.
• Must exhibit a strong desire to take ownership of deliverables
• Experience with systems completion, commissioning, or turnaround activities is a plus.
• Able to read detailed construction drawings and specifications detailing the system design, including P&IDs, C&Es, and one lines
• Excellent technical, practical, and communication skills.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and work within project deadlines, and adjust as priorities changes occur
• PMI or equivalent Internationally recognized project management certification is preferred.
• Possess the ability to mentor others through technical training and guidance on planning, scheduling, and engineering subjects
• Have advanced computer experience with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Projects, PowerPoint, and Excel

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.