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 qualified applicants for the position of Turnaround Planner, Mechanical
Location: Venture Global Plaquemines Parish Liquefied Natural Gas (PLNG) facility in Point Celeste, Louisiana
General Description:
The Turnaround Planner, Mechanical reports to the Shutdown Turnaround Outage (STO) Director and is responsible for the effective planning of Preventive and Corrective Mechanical STO work at Venture Global Plaquemines Liquefied Natural Gas (PLNG) facility. This position is responsible for working with other Turnaround Contractors, Operations, Maintenance (Planning and Execution), Engineering, Warranty, Project Departments among others.
Responsibilities:
- Build plans and assist with scheduling of maintenance work according to Venture Global HSSE process and procedures. Plans tasks that prevent or mitigate exposures to unsafe maintenance work conditions.
- Build plans and assist with scheduling of maintenance work according to VGIMS (Venture Global Integrity Management System), PLNG Maintenance Manual and Work Management process and procedures.
- Capture direct/indirect cost in a work order approval process to effectively monitor and control maintenance budget expenditure. Produce cost estimates as required.
- Assist in the development of site-specific estimating norms and factors.
- Coordinate and lead strategic and tactical planning meetings, such as daily operations-Maintenance meetings, weekly planning/schedule alignment/review meetings, backlog review meetings, among others.
- Build integrated plans, engaging all internal and external stakeholders, that minimize equipment downtime and utilize resources to a safe, efficient level.
- Identify, plan, and expedite required materials, external resources, equipment and tools to support the execution of the maintenance work.
- Assess potential constraints/deficiencies that could impact the bi-weekly maintenance schedule and recommend corrective actions.
- Initiate procurement and track the status of planned material and contract services.
- Assist the initiation and tracking of all Turnaround Work Orders per the site established process.
- Develop annual preventive maintenance plan and resource demand/profile.
- Works in close coordination and consultation with Maintenance Supervisors and Maintenance Technicians while planning and scheduling upcoming maintenance work.
- Development, implementation and utilization of Maintenance Planning & Scheduling best practices, such as - but not limited: Backlog and Fore Log Management, Standard Job plans, Time on Tools, Service Deliverable Dates (SDD), Standard Norms, among others
Qualifications:
- Education and Certifications
- Minimum a high school diploma or GED. Technical degree, or a nationally recognized standard (such as NCCER) is preferred. PMP certification – or similar is a plus.
- Experience
- Minimum five (5) years of industrial mechanical field maintenance work experience in Oil and Gas, LNG or petrochemical facilities. Awareness of live plant constrains.
- Minimum three (3) years of industrial mechanical routine maintenance planner work experience, or similar in Oil and Gas, LNG or petrochemical facilities.
- Knowledge of mechanical industrial standards, code regulations (i.e. API, ASME –Process, NBIC pressure devices relief testing, FERC among others.).
- Strong knowledge and experience in Planning, Scheduling and Execution processes, digital platforms, procedures and best practices.
- CMMS definition and build experience is a plus.
- CMMS experience preferred, such as SAP, Maximo, etc. Proficient at “End User” level of PM module is a plus.
- SAP experience is required.
- Turnaround planning/scheduling experience is a plus.
- MS Project and Primavera P6 experience are strongly preferred.
- Planning/Scheduling of small to medium scale projects.
- Experience in commissioning, startup, and maintenance of Oil & Gas or petrochemical facilities.
- Applied knowledge of maintenance and inspection of mechanical equipment such as - but not limited to, loading arms, Gangways, Berth systems, cryogenic pumps and systems (Cold Box, Refrigerant Storage, etc.), reciprocating, screw and centrifugal compressors, Diesel engines, Air Cooled Heat Exchangers, Flare systems, Catalysts loading/unloading Heat Exchangers, Valves, PSV’ Piping Components, etc.
- Applied knowledge of maintenance and inspection of mechanical equipment such as - but not limited to, Combustion turbine generators, Heat Recovery Steam Generators - HRSG, Steam turbines, ST Generators, Diesel engine generators, Air Cooled Heat Exchangers, etc.
- Experience with scaffolding, painting, insulating, heavy equipment operation-rigging/lifting crafts, welding, fabrication, machining work estimation/planning.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, Project and PowerPoint.
Skills:
- Strong leadership and organizational skills are required.
- Must be methodical and detail orientated.
- Organized, strong planning skills, able to manage multiple activities in timely fashion and with a high degree of accuracy, able to meet work deadlines.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization and with individuals and groups from different disciplines, industries and governmental agencies.
- Able to work with a culturally diverse group of technical individuals.
- Ability to work under pressure in an environment which expects the highest levels of customer services, confidentiality and integrity.
- Possess the personality and ability to relate to and to establish a mutually respectful relationship with management, peers and the various facility level workers who are all responsible for ensuring good operations.
- Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills. Adaptability and initiative.
- Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing status.
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
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