Maintenance Technician, Fire & Gas

Overview

Venture Global LNG is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Maintenance Technician – Fire & Gas. The Maintenance Fire & Gas Technician reports to the Maintenance Instrumentation Supervisor and performs the safe, efficient and effective execution of all Fire & Gas maintenance work at Venture Global Plaquemines Liquefied Natural Gas (PLNG) facility. The Maintenance Instrumentation Technician is responsible for working with other Technicians, and Supervisors within the Operations & Maintenance departments.

• Executes preventive and corrective maintenance (Fire & Gas) instrumentation work according to PLNG HSSE process, procedures, standards and regulations.
• Adherence to VGIMS (Venture Global Integrity Management System), PLNG Maintenance Manual and Work Management process and procedures.
• Identify potential safety, health, environmental work hazards. Understand maintenance work scope and applicable Operation and Maintenance processes and procedures.
• Performs problem solving activities in order to ensure maintenance and reliability corrective measures are implemented. Functions as Maintenance SME (Subject Matter Expert) for Fire & Gas systems.
• Prepare and create required Job Safety Hazard Analysis and Work permits under his/her area of responsibility (ePTW as applicable). Ensure permits are prepared and submitted to Operations well in advance before execution.
• Works along with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering counterparts to ensure the safe completion of maintenance work.
• Responsible for daily work compliance and progress reports according to maintenance work execution processes and procedures.
• Manage personal time card according to PLNG Policies and Procedures (Vacations, time-off, Sick leave, training, “On-Call” etc.).
• Oversees contractor work execution, safe work completion, and performance according to PLNG Contractor Management procedure. Reports contractor work quality/non-compliance issues to direct Supervisor and Planning/Contract teams.
• Provide mentoring and coaching to others and holds personal accountability for performance and behavior.
• Identify and request required special and routine tools/equipment/PPE for the safe execution of maintenance activities under his/her area of responsibility.
• Participate in PLNG Ready for Operations (RFO) maintenance projects in order to develop required maintenance systems, process and procedures before commercial operations.
• Supports Instrument equipment factory acceptance test (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT) as required.
• Participate in pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup and operation of the PLNG Facility. This will include being a vital member of the integrated commissioning / start-up team(s) with the EPC contractor.
• Participate in various reviews during the Engineering and Design Phases, such as HAZOPs, 3D model and P&.

• Education and Certifications
• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED;
  Technical degree in Instrumentation, or applicable nationally recognized standard Certification. (i.e. NCCER / NICET)
• Experience:
• Minimum Five (5) years of maintenance Instrumentation work experience in Oil & Gas, LNG or petrochemical facilities.
• Strong knowledge of electrical industrial standards and regulations (i.e. ISA, NFPA 70E, FERC, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance of Instrumentation equipment.
• Applied knowledge of maintenance and inspection of Instrumentation equipment such as - but not limited to, Fire & Gas equal to open path point detection and fire detection.
• Familiar with CMMS systems work management process (Work order process). SAP experience is preferred.
• Experienced in mentoring and training subordinates in these systems.

• Strong leadership and organizational skills are required.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization and with individuals and groups from different disciplines, industries and governmental agencies.
• Organized, strong planning skills, able to manage multiple activities in timely fashion and with a high degree of accuracy, able to meet work deadlines.
• Credibility to set high standards and promote continuous improvements…