Lead Controller, Pipeline

Venture Global LNG (“Venture Global”) is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company’s 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 Pipeline Controller Lead located in Houston, TX.

General Description:

The Pipeline Controller Lead reports to the Director, Pipeline Control and leads the safe, efficient and effective daily Pipeline Control operations, ensuring balanced conditions in control of pressure and flow of gas throughout the pipeline systems. Leads the daily operations of the pipeline system to ensure that contractual obligations are met. Responsible for ensuring that pipeline assets are utilized efficiently to meet customer demand. Participates in the development of a daily operating strategy and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders regarding planned and unplanned maintenance to ensure system reliability. Supervises relations with internal and external customers. Supervises the maintenance and analysis of daily control data and reports.

The Pipeline Controller Lead is recognized internally as a leader in pipeline control operations and will work closely with leadership to manage our pipeline system, ensuring consistency with our short and long-term operating goals. This role helps identify and resolve a range of technical and operational issues, so the ability to make a variety of decisions guided by policy and process is key to success!

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with others to review and approve work plans that impact gas flows on the pipeline systems.


• Coordinates with the internal stakeholders regarding current and anticipated flowing conditions.


• Participate in SCADA point-to-point validations.


• Monitors and continuously evaluates system pressures and flows of natural gas from receipt points along our pipeline system to delivery points on a 24-hour-a-day, 365 day-a-year basis.


• Provides oversight on system operations.


• Monitors computer systems/alarms to ensure safe and reliable operation of pipeline system.


• Implements decisions regarding natural gas re-routing and appropriate notifications during emergency situations to minimize impact to customers and shippers.


• Supervises others, develops schedules, identifies division of work and leads training.


• Collaborates with others to develop departmental procedures.


• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education and Certifications

• Required: High School Diploma or GED.


• Preferred: Undergraduate degree or Associate’s Degree in process technology or related field.

Experience:

• A minimum five (5) years’ experience in pipeline control or relevant industry.


• Must be willing to work in a 24/7 environment with 12 hour rotating shift schedules (Modified DuPont). Preferred prior shiftwork experience.


• Interstate natural gas transmission pipeline experience with deliveries to LNG plants.


• Experience controlling gas turbine horsepower, pressure and flow control of meter stations, and resolving flow imbalances.


• Work after hours, on-call rotations, nights, weekend shifts and holidays as the need arises.


• Advanced knowledge of field and/or plant experience within oil and gas or LNG industries preferred.


• Previous gas scheduling experience and/or Department of Transportation (DOT) Operation Qualification.

Skills:

• Demonstrated commitment to safety.


• Strong analytical skills with the ability to recognize and respond to changing operating conditions.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Proven ability to work with a diverse group of people and positively contribute to the culture of the organization.


• Excellent organizational/interpersonal skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, SCADA, and Mac skills.

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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