Venture Global LNG · 3 months ago
DCS Operator, Power Island
Point Celeste, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expVenture Global LNG is a long-term provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas, focusing on innovative plant designs for efficiency and reliability. The DCS Operator-Power plays a crucial role in managing the control room operations of the Plaquemines Facility, ensuring safe and effective power plant operations while coordinating with various personnel for optimal performance.
ConstructionEnergyNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
From the Control Room DCS, operates the Power Plant in compliance with all company Environmental and Safety policies, understanding operating and permit limits to ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining maximum reliability and efficiency. Reports safety and environmental concerns, problems, and incidents to appropriate shift team members
Ensure that systems are in place and operable for effective emergency response and be responsible for first line incident control. Ensure all safety and environmental documentation is completed
Assist with the pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and initial operation of the LNG Facility Power. This will include being a vital member of the integrated commissioning / start-up team(s) with the EPC contractor
Serves as the focal point for power operations activities on shift via DCS and directing the activities of the plant operator. Communicates process changes that will affect upstream facilities or other personnel
Provides feedback on how proposed changes will affect the facility and coordinates activities to the field operators
Controls the process within the operating envelope and according to established procedures to ensure maximum reliability for LNG production plan and product specifications are met and actively monitors the process throughout the shift to ensure consistent reliable operations
Troubleshoots process problems and deviations from normal operations. Reacts to process upsets and emergencies according to procedure
Controls the power process to balance safe production, equipment reliability, and operating costs while staying within environmental limits
Monitor and control operational coordination and interconnection of Power and LNG process to maximize reliability and production
Keeps skills and knowledge current and completes required refresher training to maintain and elevate the level of process understanding
Participate in the training program. A key aspect of this program will be to act as a mentor by providing the trainee with meaningful job assignments, on the job training, and progress monitoring
Provide technical support to problem solving activities during the shift and ensure reliability issues are identified and properly communicated to the appropriate departments
Participates in Operating Procedure and Manual development process
Participate in the development of Operations Training Program. Once completed, a key aspect of this program will be to act as a mentor by providing the plant operators with meaningful job assignments, on the job training, and progress monitoring
Assist with training and mentoring coworkers. Sharing our knowledge and experience not only strengthens our team but also promotes a collaborative work environment
Contribute to the plant's housekeeping duties. Maintaining a clean and organized workplace is vital for our safety and efficiency. These tasks are expected, essential, and mandatory for all employees
Qualification
Required
Associates Degree, Military training or equivalent experience
Eight (8) years' experience, of which four (4) have been as a DCS Operator, Control Room Operator (CRO) capacity in operations of CCGTs
Strong leadership and administrative abilities are required
An acute sensitivity to safety issues in a hazardous environment
Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
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 whose skills cover the range required to operate and maintain the Power of Liquefaction production facilities
Possess the 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 operational excellence
Organized, planning skills, able to manage multiple activities and programs in timely fashion and with a high degree of accuracy, able to meet work deadlines
Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills
Computer knowledge including Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, Project and PowerPoint
Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing status
Preferred
Experience with GE 7EA, HRSG and A200 steam turbine preferred
Commissioning, startup and operations in Oil & Gas, petrochemical, Independent Power Producer (IPP) or Cogeneration facility experience desired
Company
Venture Global LNG
Venture Global LNG develops, constructs, and operates liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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$46.48BKey Investors
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2025-12-09Post Ipo Debt· $3B
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Leadership Team
Jack Thayer
Chief Financial Officer
Sarah Blake
Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
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