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.
Position Summary:
The Health and Safety Lead plays a critical role in supporting the Health and Safety Manager by ensuring that the field implements Health and Safety principles effectively. This role focuses on maintaining a strong “boots on the ground” presence, serving as the primary point of contact in the field for all Health and Safety-related questions, concerns, and activities. The Health and Safety Lead will assist in delegating duties to the health and safety technicians, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory standards while fostering a culture of safety-first practices.
Reports To: Manager, HSSE
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Oversee, implement, and manage Venture Global LNG’s safety policies and procedures while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, standards, and requirements.
- Continuously inspect, observe, and audit the application of work tasks against our defined company procedures, policies, and conditions of the working environments.
- Ensure all unsafe acts and conditions are addressed immediately
- Establish and maintain themselves as the focal point in the field for all Health & Safety related questions, concerns, activities, and/or needs
- Assist the Health and Safety Manager by overseeing, delegating, and coordinating duties among the Health & Safety team
- Spend extended periods in the field walking throughout assigned areas, climbing stairs/ladders, and accessing elevated work locations as needed
- Enforce a zero-tolerance policy
- Engage workers performing unsafe tasks and correcting unsafe behaviors, using a mentoring and educational approach to promote safe work practices.
- Ensure that hazard assessments and permitting requirements are being followed.
- Report all accidents, incidents, or events immediately to the Shift Supervision and Health and Safety Manager.
- Act as facilitator or participant in incident investigations to guide the identification of root causes and practical corrective actions
- Monitor contractor activities to ensure compliance with Venture Global LNG’s safety policies and procedures.
- Participate in risk assessments, compliance reviews, and other safety assessments to support the Health and Safety Management of the facility.
- Inspect and enforce housekeeping standards to maintain safe and organized work environments.
- Control and mitigate all unsafe conditions, hazards, and/or scenes when possible
- Communicate inspection and audit results to HSSE leadership, including mitigation and process improvement recommendations.
- Actively participate in Site Safety Committee activities and meetings
- Support the development of safety-focused initiatives to strengthen safety culture awareness
- Inspect, control, and enforce effective and timely housekeeping standards
- Assist and support Emergency Response processes for the site
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Health and Safety Manager
Qualifications
- H.S. Education or Equivalent required. Degree and/or certification in Health & Safety Sciences or related field strongly preferred
- Minimum 10 years experience in a safety role, with strong leadership experience
- Experience in LNG, petrochemical, oil and gas, or manufacturing industries preferred
- Proven experience with Permit to Work systems and processes
- Preferred certifications include OSHA 500, OSHA 510, CSP, CHST, LSP, OHST, and ASP certifications
- Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification preferred
- Process Safety Management (PSM) experience is a plus
- In-depth understanding of OSHA standards (CFR 29-1910/1926)
- Strong working knowledge of job site hazard recognition and safety processes, including permit to work, energy isolation, hot work, confined space, fall protection, housekeeping, and crane/rigging operations
- Strong self-motivator who possesses the ability to multi-task effectively
- Ability to engage and mentor field personnel with effective communication and leadership skills
- Proficient in conducting audits, observations, and risk assessments
- Experience in root cause methodologies (TapRoot, 5-why, etc.)
- TWIC card (Current holder or ability to obtain)
- Eligible to work in the U.S.; must pass a drug test and background check
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and overtime as needed
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in computer software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
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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