Pipeline Maintenance & CSU Coordinator

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 to welcome a new team member to the Pipeline Operations Team in the role of Pipeline Maintenance & CSU Coordinator.  This position will support pipeline operations across the full VG gas transmission pipeline portfolio (TCPL, CX, GX). The ideal candidate will be a team-oriented technical professional with a skillset focused on pipeline maintenance and commissioning in the gas pipeline industry.  A secondary focus on pipeline regulatory requirements and project / contractor coordination will be a necessity.  This person will have significant experience in the natural gas industry working in both an office and field/site environment.  This person will be able to develop, execute and optimize maintenance plans, commissioning procedures / SOP’s and other related pipeline technical objectives. 

The Pipeline Maintenance & CSU Coordinator will report to the Pipeline Operations team’s Senior Manager and will work alongside of other VG Operations / Project teams, being ultimately responsible for the execution and the performance of VG’s pipeline maintenance and commissioning plans.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, implementation and optimization of the maintenance program & plans for VG gas transmission pipelines.
• Lead the development, implementation and optimization of the commissioning program & plans for VG gas transmission pipelines.
• Ensure the VG Gas Transmission Pipeline O&M Manual and related programs are applied on all pipeline assets, with special focus on maintenance and commissioning of in-service pipeline assets.  
• Support regulatory compliance for pipeline assets, including assistance with site audits and field visits and support for PHMSA and FERC visits and/or data request.
• Manage pipeline operations interfaces for maintenance & commissioning with other VG pipeline groups and VG projects.  Coordinate VG resources and contractors as required.
• Ensure all pipeline maintenance and commissioning is executed following VG standards, meeting or exceeding applicable regulations.
• Prepare and manage pipeline OPEX budgets for maintenance and commissioning events, including detailed cost planning for major brownfield commissioning events.
• Ensure VG HSSE programs are followed for all gas transmission pipeline maintenance and commissioning activity.
• Ensure Pipeline personnel have necessary training and qualifications to support maintenance and commissioning programs and plans.
• Ensure maintenance and commissioning spare parts programs are developed and executed to meet VG gas transmission pipeline needs.
• Provide technical leadership for maintenance and commissioning of gas compression assets.  Develop, implement and maintain procedures and standards related to gas compression equipment maintenance.
• Prepare reports and lead presentations related to pipeline operations maintenance & commissioning activity and performance.  
• Review and comment on Engineering deliverables, plans and procedures including pipeline, Meter Stations, compressor stations and other related infrastructure.
• Support activity related to external public pipeline interfaces such as LA811 One-Calls, public awareness requirements, etc.
• Manage technical interfaces with pipeline gas suppliers.  Prepare maintenance plans, coordinate shared facility activity, liaise with VG Gas Supply team to identify upstream impacts to VG assets.
• Periodic regional travel between VG offices and sites will be required.  Travel between end-to-end portions of all VG gas transmission pipeline assets will be considered a regular activity.
• Work sites may require movement on and around elevated and marine based structures, including road and marine craft transport along the ROW.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or commensurate work experience.
• 5-10 years’ experience in maintenance and/or commissioning leadership roles.
• Must be able to demonstrate leadership skills and an aptitude for team building.
• Must have or be able to obtain a TWIC.

• 5 or more years of natural gas pipeline industry experience preferred, with demonstrable experience in Project Engineering or Construction Management.
• Working knowledge of gas compression technology, including general construction, commissioning and operational practices.
• Knowledge of applicable natural gas industry construction practices, PHMSA, FERC and agency requirements.
• Understanding of CFR 191 & 192. Understanding of CFR 193 a plus
• PMP certification a plus.
• Knowledge of engineering design standards and applicable natural gas industry codes and regulations; must stay current on technology, industry standards and material.
• Understands concepts of asset lifecycle management, system reliability and gas transmission operations.
• Excellent verbal and written/electronic communication.
• Strong HSSE commitment and demonstrated HSSE leadership skills.
• Applicant should have the ability to assess the impact of regulatory and commercial aspects on maintenance and commissioning decisions.
• Applicant should be willing to relocate to either the Houston TX, Lake Charles LA, New Orleans, LA areas, or a nearby alternative location within typical daily commuting range of VG pipelines / offices.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be capable of driving and being insured in the states of LA and TX at a minimum.

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.