Senior Manager, Pipeline Control

Overview

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 Senior Manager, Pipeline Control located in Houston, TX.

• Participate in the development of Control Room Management (CRM) procedures as defined in 49 CFR 192.631
• Hire staff, implement procedures, and systems to ensure compliance and safety for a new 24-7 pipeline control center located in Houston, Texas
• Establish roles and responsibilities, drive SCADA design to provide adequate information, perform and establish routines for alarm and fatigue management, ensure change management is performed as defined in 49 CFR 192, API RP 1167, and API RP 1168
• Provide controller training as outlined by 49 CFR 192
• Ensure SCADA displays are designed and styled considering API RP 1165
• Assist in development of leak detection programs aligning with API RP 1130 and API RP 1175
• Operate pipeline facilities remotely from the control center using advanced knowledge of gas flow, compression, regulations, and the supervisory control system
• Oversee development and execution of daily production plans, including maintenance activities, to assure daily scheduled receipts and deliveries are met with DOT and tariff standards
• Makes decisions, responds to abnormal conditions, and coordinates emergency communications
• Monitors imbalance activity in conjunction with the Commercial Pipeline organization
• Ensures compliance with training and documentation of all applicable regulations related to pipeline control
• Grow and maintain operational assistance relationships with interconnecting pipelines to ensure mutually beneficial results
• Provide expertise to other groups in Venture Global LNG on pipeline operations, pipeline development, and the interstate pipeline system
• Represent Venture Global in customer meetings, industry forums, and internal leadership events
• Ensure Control Room training meets all regulatory and company-specific compliance requirements
• Stay up-to-date with industry standards and recommend improvements to the Control Room
• Accountable for preparation and representation in Control Room Audits
• Accountable for the development and maintenance of Pipeline Control Room procedures

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Training & Development, Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in Liquids or Gas Control Room Operations
• Proven knowledge of operating requirements and procedures relating to all aspects of Control Room Operations
• Experience with OSHA, EPA, FERC, DOT, and PHMSA rules and regulations
• Expert familiarity with CFR 49 part 192 and some familiarity with part 195
• Expert familiarity with implementing API RPs for control room management

Skills

• Analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Flow control systems and alarm management
• Emergency response and crisis management
• Strategic planning and operational excellence
• Training and mentorship of a new pipeline control team

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.