Manager, Ready for Operations

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:

Manager, Ready for Operations

Located:

Houston

Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated individual for the role of “RFO Manager” to support Ready for Operations (RFO) program execution across our Louisiana-based LNG assets. The RFO Manager is responsible for developing, maintaining, and communicating RFO deliverables database and tracking to completion.  As such, the candidates shall have adequate technical, project management & data analysis aptitude and be able to deliver an integrated RFO program via progress tracking, reporting, expediting and readiness validation for the Operating Assets.

This position is ideal for an experienced LNG professional with strong organizational, coordination, and milestone tracking capabilities in commissioning, startup, or operating environments. This position reports to the Sr RFO Manager and is based out of Houston with frequent travel to Cameron, S Lake Charles & Plaquemines, New Orleans as necessary.

General Description Duties & Responsibilities

• Engage with key functional stakeholders and support groups to guide the planning and execution necessary to support timely completion of RFO deliverables (i.e. Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Commercial etc.).
• Review RFO deliverables schedules to ensure that the appropriate level of details and structure are applied with effective progress monitoring
• Monitor progress toward readiness milestones, ensuring alignment with startup and operations targets. 
• Facilitate RFO progress meetings to review status, identify gaps, and expedite issue resolution. 
• Track and report readiness metrics, constraints, and risks to leadership.
• Coordinate and facilitate RFO related validation activities to confirm operational readiness.
• Utilize Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Power BI to support schedule integration and reporting. 
• Identify opportunities to improve RFO processes, tracking tools, and reporting consistency.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• 10+ years industry experience in operations with at least 5 years of experience in Oil and Gas Operations w/Planning/Scheduling experience in support of operations & maintenance, or project management
• Understanding of LNG facility operations, system turnover, and startup sequencing. 
• Experience coordinating cross-functional readiness activities within an operating or pre-startup LNG facility. 
• Specific expertise with Primavera and Power BI is required.
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite literacy; Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint. 
• Strong organizational planning, analytical, problem-solving skills, and Business Acumen
• Experience working in a dynamic, fast paced environment with excellent leadership and written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. 
• Willingness to travel frequently across Louisiana operating sites.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline with 5+ years’ experience in Oil and Gas Operations and RFO

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.