Advisor II, CSU
About the role
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.
The Advisor II, CSU (Control Systems Unit) reports directly to the CSU IC Director or designee. The role promotes and provides leadership for safety, directs and coordinates daily activities of instrument technicians and construction support craft, assumes responsibility for assigned instrumentation and systems, mentors employees, and assists with coordination of client personnel for on‑the‑job and maintenance training.
Responsibilities
- Hold and/or attend daily safety meetings.
- Attend or conduct daily leads meetings.
- Lead and enforce strict adherence to Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) procedures, work permits, and company policies.
- Review and spot‑check Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) audits for the department.
- Utilize scope packages and necessary forms for completed turnover packages.
- Use work packages associated with system testing.
- Apply test procedures for component and system testing.
- Redline all drawings and specification data sheets to ensure accurate “as‑built” information.
- Promote and require good housekeeping in the office and on the project site.
- Review and update minimum/maximum and available spare parts and consumables for commissioning.
- Troubleshoot and isolate system problems and propose solutions to CSU IC Field Specialist.
- Checkout installed systems and equipment adhering to OEM requirements, system descriptions, and industry best practices.
- Track progress of assigned systems and provide timely reports to CSU IC Field Specialist.
- Perform construction process assessments during system pre‑Mechanical Complete (MC) walk‑downs, identifying exceptions and deficiencies.
- Direct commissioning and testing of individual components, systems, and the station as a complete integrated unit to meet contractual obligations.
Qualifications
- Level 3: Associate degree in electronics or instrumentation (or equivalent experience) with 2‑3 years of relevant experience.
- Level 2: Associate degree in electronics or instrumentation (or equivalent experience) with 5 years of relevant experience.
- Level 1: Associate degree in electronics or instrumentation (or equivalent experience) with 7‑9 years of relevant experience.
- Ability to read and understand P&ID’s, loop drawings, cause‑and‑effect diagrams, electrical one‑lines, and schematics.
- Proficiency with Smart Plant Instrumentation (SPI) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Recent knowledge of PLC, DCS, SIS, and field instrumentation.
- Experience with electrical, instrumentation, and control systems codes and standards, including ISA, NEC, and API.
- Preferred: Experience as an Instrument Supervisor on at least one mid‑ to large‑size project during construction, commissioning, and initial start‑up phases.