Turnaround Coordinator (Mechanical)

About

Venture Global LNG (“Venture Global”) is a long‑term, low‑cost provider of American‑produced liquefied natural gas. The company’s two 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.

Location: Venture Global Plaquemines Parish Liquefied Natural Gas (PLNG) facility in Point Celeste, Louisiana

The Turnaround Coordinator (Mechanical) reports to the Shutdown Turnaround Outage (STO) Director and is responsible for managing the STO Mechanical work at the PLNG facility. The role primarily coordinates and directs the safe execution of the Turnaround Mechanical works and will interface and collaborate with Turnaround Contractors, Operations, Maintenance (Planning and Execution), Engineering, Procurement, Warranty, Project Departments, among others.

Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates Mechanical Turnaround work execution according to Venture Global HSSE process and procedures, to prevent or mitigate exposures to unsafe work conditions or SIMOPS.
• Manages and coordinates Mechanical Turnaround work execution according to VGIMS (Venture Global Integrity Management System), VGLNG Work Management and STO Management process and procedures.
• Responsible for meeting VG STO Gate process deliverables under his area of responsibility.
• Assures compliance with and communication of all conditions inherent to Management of Change within the operating facility.
• Assists with coordination of daily schedule change and progress meetings, specifically assuring availability of essential stakeholders.
• Facilitates the Turnaround scope of work workshops under his area of responsibility, ensures works are captured in SAP, STO Revisions and STO IDs.
• Serves as SME and supports Turnaround Planners for the development of execution work packs; supports identification of risks on time, cost, scope, and provides recommendations for corrective and improvement actions.
• Works with Turnaround Scheduler for the development of schedules and supports Critical Path Method (CPM).
• Works with Turnaround Logistic Coordinator for logistics, tools, equipment certifications/mobilization as required.
• Strict adherence to VGLNG Business controls, approved contracts/suppliers.
• Participates in Turnaround contractor selection process; once the contractor is onboard, facilitates contractor’s work scope reviews and schedules and, during execution, controls contractor timesheets.
• Serves as “conflict resolution” interface between contractors, third parties and VG.
• Monitors pre‑execution and post‑turnaround work progress against established schedule baselines; updates, coordinates and communicates progress and schedule risk changes to all active parties, including third‑party contractors or vendors as required.
• Acts as SME for continuous improvement/lesson learned.

Qualifications

• Minimum a high school diploma or GED.
• Technical degree, Mechanical Trade or PMP certification – or similar is a plus.

Experience

• Minimum three (3+) years’ work experience as Mechanical routine maintenance Execution Lead or Supervisor and three (3+) years as Mechanical Turnaround Coordinator in Oil and Gas, LNG or petrochemical facilities.
• Knowledge and experience in the different cycles of Turnaround and project controls and best practices.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledgeable in SAP Plant Maintenance as “End User” level.
• Project Management PMP training or certification is a plus.
• Familiar with Primavera Project Management P6; MS Project experience is a plus.
• Experience in commissioning, startup, and maintenance of Oil & Gas or petrochemical facilities is preferred.
• Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing.

Skills

• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Strong planning and scheduling skills, able to manage multiple activities with a high degree of accuracy.
• Exceptional problem‑solving and analytical skills; able to adapt and work in a fluid environment that expects high level of customer service, confidentiality, and ethical behavior.
• Ability to apply a strong comprehension of construction strategy, logic and best practices through open two‑way communication with stakeholders.
• Capable of setting high standards and promoting continuous improvements.
• Possess the personality and ability to relate to and establish mutually respectful relationships with management, peers and facility‑level workers.
• Holds personal accountability for own performance and behavior.
• Provides mentoring and coaching to junior peers and counterparts.

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.