Senior Systems Administrator, Plant Technology

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.

We are seeking qualified applicants for the position Senior Systems Administrator, Plant Technology located in Houston. The successful candidate will be self‑motivated and shall have direct knowledge and experience with Telecom Systems (PAGA, CCTV, Access Control, Radio, RFID, Plant Network with OT/ICSS systems and OT Security) and Server Infrastructure, Firewalls and associated software applications. Experience with large capital project development in the Oil & Gas industry and knowledge of LNG operations is desirable. This position will be a main contributor to ensuring LNG Plant Technology systems are ready for operations and deployed per specification(s). The Senior System Admin is also responsible for working closely with the VG Project Management Team and providing timely reporting to VG Leadership. The ideal candidate will have excellent technical, analytical, communication, leadership, and project management skills. This role reports to the Manager of Plant Technology and Telecoms Systems Integration.

Responsibilities

• Work with EPC, Telecom and ICSS vendors to ensure systems are being deployed and function as designed
• Actively participate in break/fix activities related to IT and Telecom Systems
• Actively participate in installation and upgrade activities
• Coordinate and interface with other IT discipline teams: IT Infrastructure, Network, Cybersecurity, Project Management and Plant Technology Applications
• Support VG Project, Construction, Installation, and Commissioning activities
• Recommend options to reduce or maintain costs in Plant Technology (OT & Telecom) Infrastructure hardware, software, and deployment
• Travel to current and future VG LNG Sites or Corporate Locations as needed

Requirements

• 5 years’ experience in system design, build, commissioning and operations of OT and Telecom systems
• Proficient in at least 3 of the following domains with demonstrated accomplishments: PAGA, CCTV, Access Control, Radio, Firewalls, Level‑3 Network and Server Infrastructure, Virtualization, OT Security
• Demonstrated technical, analytical, documentation and troubleshooting skills
• Understanding of Project Management methodologies as it pertains to this role
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a background in Telecom, Electrical, or Instrumentation & Controls, with a strong background in Information Technology
• Experience with large capital project development in the Oil & Gas industry and knowledge of LNG operations is desirable