Technician, Instrument & Controls

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 Technician, Instrumentation & Controls at our Calcasieu Pass Express Pipeline located in Sulphur, LA.General Description:The Technician, Instrumentation & Electrical will report to the Operations Manager. The Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment supporting safe and reliable operations. This role ensures compliance with regulatory, safety, and company standards while supporting operational uptime and asset integrity.Responsibilities:Participate in commissioning activitiesAssist with the CMMS build outInstall, calibrate, test, and maintain instrumentation including pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmittersTroubleshoot and repair control systems, PLCs, RTUs, and associated communication networksPerform preventative and corrective maintenance on control valves, analyzers, and electrical componentsConfigure and maintain SCADA systems and field communication devicesInterpret P&IDs, loop drawings, wiring schematics, and technical manualsSupport commissioning, startup, and shutdown activitiesParticipate in root cause analysis and failure investigationsMaintain accurate maintenance records and documentationEnsure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and regulatory requirementsSupport emergency response activities as requiredFunctions as Maintenance SME (Subject Matter Expert) for Instrumentation & Controls systems.Understanding of requirements needed to execute control system (DCS, PLCs, SIS, F&G and stand-alone applications) maintenance work.Understand maintenance work scope and applicable Operations and Maintenance processes and procedures.Understand the execution of preventive and corrective maintenance electrical work according to VG Pipeline HSSE process, procedures, standards and regulations.Familiar with measurement systems and flow computers.Familiar with API RPs associated with pipeline design and operation.Provide tracking, status reporting, and project progress updates to project management.Responsible for population of Load Sheets associated with the workstream.Functions as interface between Maintenance, Engineering and other VG departments.Functions as SME for industrial communications protocols and control networks. Coordinate identification of local suppliers for spare data/pricing information (missing)Responsible to populate missing core tag data in SPILs as requiredResponsible to submit MM creation based on vendor recommended spares where missing or as required for BOM developmentTravel including nights and weekends, as neededOther duties as requiredQualifications:Education and Certifications:Education:High school diploma or GED (Technical degree or certification in Instrumentation, Electrical Technology, or related field preferred)5+ years of experience in instrumentation and control systems in an industrial, pipeline, or energy environmentWorking knowledge of PLC systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.)Experience with SCADA systems and remote telemetry units (RTUs)Strong understanding of electrical systems up to 480VAbility to read and interpret P&IDs and electrical schematicsValid driver’s licenseExperience: Maintenance planning and scheduling experience preferred.Understanding of project development and delivery.Experience in natural gas and/or midstream operationsStrong knowledge of electrical industrial standards and regulationsStrong work experience maintaining and troubleshooting controls systems, dedicated applications, Analyzer and F&G, such as – but not limited to, System administration, backup/recovery programs, access control, alarm management, and cybersecurity interfacesStrong experience maintaining and troubleshooting DCS/SIS/PLCs and dedicated applications systemsWorking knowledge of PLC systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.)Experience with SCADA systems and remote telemetry units (RTUs)Experience with GC Analyzer Systems as well as F&G Systems (field and buildings).Applied knowledge of maintenance and troubleshooting of dedicated application systems, such as, but not limited to, rotating machinery vibration and speed monitoring systems, tank gauging systems.Experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of industrial network communication systems (hardware and software).Knowledge with CMMS systems work management process (Work order process). SAP experience is preferred.Experience with MOC, PSSR, HAZID/HAZOP.Periodic travel to project sites and consultant offices.TWIC holder or ability to obtain TWICPhysical Requirements:Ability to lift up to 50 lbsAbility to work outdoors in varying weather conditionsAbility to climb ladders, work at heights, and enter confined spacesAbility to work overtime, weekends, holidays and respond to call outs and emergenciesAbility to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rulesMust be able to respond to an emergency at the station within 60 minutesSkills:Must possess valid driver’s license and meet company insurability requirementsMay be required to possess a commercial driver’s license, drive a company commercial vehicle and comply with all commercial vehicle regulationsStrong leadership and organizational skills are requiredStrong troubleshooting and diagnostic abilityAbility to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization and with individuals and groups from different disciplines, industries and governmental agenciesOrganized, strong planning skills, able to manage multiple activities in timely fashion and with a high degree of accuracy, able to meet work deadlines.Analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.Computer knowledge including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)Ability to work independently in remote locationsStrategic planning & operational excellence.Commitment to the highest safety and quality standards.Position is subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing per 49 CFR Part 40Venture 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.