Venture Global LNG · 12 hours ago
Project Engineer, Production Measurement
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expVenture Global LNG is a long-term provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The Project Engineer, Production Measurement is responsible for leading the execution of measurement systems work, providing technical oversight, and mentoring other engineers while ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
ConstructionEnergyNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Serve as a subject matter expert for gas measurement systems across pipeline and facility assets
Lead the design, review, and approval of measurement systems in accordance with API MPMS, AGA, GPA, and company standards
Establish and enforce measurement best practices, design standards, and governance
Provide technical oversight for meter selection, sizing, configuration, diagnostics, and commissioning
Review and approve measurement calculations, uncertainty analyses, and audit support materials
Lead the analysis and resolution of complex pipeline line balance, mass balance, and inventory discrepancies
Diagnose systemic measurement issues involving instrumentation, SCADA configuration, timing, communications, and data integrity
Develop and refine balance methodologies, KPIs, and monitoring tools used across the organization
Partner with operations and control rooms to resolve real-time and historical imbalance events
Provide technical guidance on LAUF, packing effects, and transient operating conditions
Provide technical direction for instrumentation and electrical aspects of measurement systems
Review and approve instrument specifications, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, panel designs, and hazardous area classifications
Ensure proper grounding, power quality, and electrical reliability for critical measurement assets
Support commissioning, calibration strategies, and long-term maintenance philosophies
Act as a technical escalation point for complex I&E-related measurement issues
Provide technical leadership for integration of measurement systems with pipeline SCADA, RTUs, PLCs, and flow computers
Oversee measurement data configuration, validation, reconciliation, and historian interfaces
Lead troubleshooting of SCADA-related measurement and balance issues, including time sync, data latency, and communications failures
Collaborate with controls, IT, and cybersecurity teams to ensure data reliability and integrity
Expert knowledge of Flow Cal or related software and the interfaces required
Participate in the design of the SCADA system to facilitate live line balance, measurement troubleshooting, and measurement fidelity
Lead high-impact measurement, SCADA, and I&E projects from concept through commissioning
Define project scope, technical strategy, schedules, and budgets
Provide technical direction to internal teams, contractors, and vendors
Review FAT/SAT plans, commissioning strategies, and turnover documentation
Support capital planning and long-range measurement roadmaps
Mentor and technically develop junior and mid-level measurement engineers
Serve as a technical reviewer and approver for measurement deliverables
Support training, knowledge transfer, and documentation initiatives to the 24/7 SCADA staff in place in the Houston Pipeline Control Center. This should include basic troubleshooting for measurement issues
Act as a trusted technical advisor to operations, engineering management, and leadership
Own and maintain measurement standards, specifications, and technical guidelines
Lead measurement change management and governance processes
Drive continuous improvement in accuracy, reliability, safety, and balance performance
Support regulatory, commercial, and internal audits as a technical authority
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Chemical, or related discipline)
10+ years of experience in pipeline or facility measurement engineering
Proven experience serving as a technical lead or subject matter expert
Extensive experience troubleshooting line balance, mass balance, and SCADA-related measurement issues
Experience in LNG, gas transmission, or large-scale pipeline systems
Experience supporting regulatory, commercial, and internal measurement audits
Familiarity with transient pipeline operations and advanced balance methodologies
Experience developing organizational standards and technical governance
Experience with flow computer configuration, programming, and troubleshooting
Strong background in instrumentation and electrical systems supporting measurement
Deep working knowledge of pipeline SCADA, flow computers, and data historians
Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects
Able to work after hours to solve problems as they arise
Knowledge of modbus TCP, RS-485, RS-232 and other protocols needed for configuration and testing of communication with other devices
Knowledge of leak detection for pipeline systems
Confidence to act independently to solve problems
Recognized technical authority with strong engineering judgment
Excellent analytical and root-cause problem-solving skills
Clear, confident communicator with technical and non-technical audiences
Comfortable making decisions and providing technical direction
Strong mentorship and leadership presence
Preferred
Experience with ABB FlowX
Company
Venture Global LNG
Venture Global LNG develops, constructs, and operates liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities.
501-1000 employees
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Chief Financial Officer
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