Senior Staff Engineer, Production - Instrumentation and Controls

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.

Venture Global LNG is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer Production - Instrumentation and Controls to join the Integrated Production Excellence Team based in Point Celeste, Louisiana.

Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and maintain a Metering and Measurements Management System for the Plaquemines Parish (PQ) LNG Facility and deliver the following objectives: 

• Ensure all meters and measurements operate to the required design / uncertainty.
• Ensure that the uncertainty of the metering and measurements system is maintained through the meters and measurements Lifecyle:
  • All meters are calibrated and inspected on a regular basis.
  • All measurements are healthy and operate within design range and uncertainty
  • Ensure that all metering and measurements system certification and calibration documentation are properly managed as part of the Company’s Documents Management System
  • Ensure that the meters operational and maintenance procedures are documented and fit for purpose
• Measurement Accuracy: Ensure that all metering systems comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements. 
• Ensure maximum Reliability of the metering and measurements system 
• Deliver the Production surveillance and monitoring requirements to support Real time Surveillance and Optimization
• Develop a process to communicate mis-measurements and system changes with key stakeholders

 Data Analysis and Reporting: Collect, analyze, and interpret metering data to identify any discrepancies or anomalies. Prepare regular reports on metering and measurements performance and uncertainties for key stakeholders  

Process Optimization: Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance to maximize metering and measurements efficiency to optimize LNG production. Identify areas for improvement, propose modifications to the metering and measurements system through Management of Change (MoC), and implement solutions to enhance accuracy and reliability.

Vendor Management: Collaborate with equipment vendors and service providers to ensure the timely procurement, maintenance, and repair of metering equipment. Evaluate vendor performance and negotiate contracts as needed. 

Work with Maintenance and Contract & Procurements to ensure that there is a suitable set of spares and contracts with suppliers and manufacturers to maintain a high reliability of the metering system

Documentation and Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate documentation of metering systems, calibration records, maintenance logs, and relevant operational procedures. Ensure records are up-to-date and accessible for audits or reporting purposes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation & Control, Process, Chemical Engineering or Electromechanical Engineering 
• Technical Authority with 5 to 10 years' experience working on instrumentation, measurements and metering with a demonstrated track record of managing Metering and Measurements Management Systems 
• Oil and Gas experience is required, with strong preference to LNG, however, petrochemical, NGL, cryogenic natural gas processing, or other hydrocarbon processing experience may be acceptable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability in managing internal and external stakeholders 

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.