Senior Manager, OT & Telecom Engineering Systems

About the role

Venture Global LNG 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 replaces traditional designs, delivering the same efficiency and operational reliability at significantly lower capital cost.

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Senior Manager, OT and Telecom Engineering Systems to assist in core plant technology operations and the build‑out of our organization’s technology systems in LNG facilities. The role involves working with IT verticals on infrastructure, network, cybersecurity and other departments for engineering, construction, commissioning and operations; leading a dynamic team to deliver greenfield projects and manage operations technology; and cataloging, developing, coordinating and communicating OT and Telecom systems (PAGA, Access Control, Camera Surveillance, Radio, RFID and OT Security). The ideal candidate possesses excellent technical, analytical, communication, leadership and project‑management skills.

Responsibilities

• Ability to create system architecture models and maintain or re-factor existing system architectures to reflect the organization's business vision and goals.
• Lead Engineering Design, Review, Build, FAT, Construction, Commissioning, Start-Up by selecting suitable technology and vendor to deploy OT and Telecom Systems.
• Manage System Availability, Reliability and Quality of the OT and Telecom Systems in Operations with proactive maintenance.
• Provide continuous improvements to OT and Telecom Engineering Systems internal functions, strategies, and processes to maintain a performant, secure and reliable environment.
• Provide recommendations based on detailed analysis for future purchases of OT and Telecom Systems hardware and software to optimize the company’s investments.
• Develop and organize training to improve team knowledge and skills for future organizational growth.
• Travel to current and future VG LNG Sites or Corporate Locations as needed.
• Work with different verticals within the IT organization on IT infrastructure, Network, Cybersecurity and other departments in VG for Engineering, Construction, Commissioning and Operations.
• Lead a dynamic team to deliver VG greenfield projects and manage operations technology.
• Catalog, develop, coordinate, and communicate OT and Telecom systems (PAGA, Access Control, Camera Surveillance, Radio, RFID and OT Security).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with background in a discipline related to Telecom, Electrical or Instrumentation & Controls.
• 8 years’ experience in system design, build, commissioning and operations of OT and Telecom systems.
• Experience with product/platform selection, vendor scope and contract management, presentation and documentation for OT and Telecom Systems.
• Demonstrated technical, analytical and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

• Technical expertise
• Analytical ability
• Communication proficiency
• Leadership capability
• Project management skills