Venture Global LNG · 2 hours ago
Director, Material Management
Lake Charles, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expVenture Global LNG is a long-term provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas, focusing on capital-efficient infrastructure. The Director, Material Management is responsible for the execution of the site facilities strategy and the safe operation of the Lake Charles Multi-Use Facility, overseeing materials and asset management programs.
ConstructionEnergyNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Execution and lifecycle ownership of the site facilities strategy
Safe, compliant, and cost-effective operation of facilities, warehouses, yards, and infrastructure
Facility readiness and reliability supporting construction, commissioning, and expansion activities
End-to-end site inventory oversight and materials support
Industrial equipment and asset reliability and Preservation programs
Ownership of departmental OPEX and CAPEX, including financial controls, inventory governance, and SOx compliance
Development and leadership of a high-performing site facilities and asset management organization
Lead day-to-day operations of warehouses, yards, fabrication areas, and buildings, including utilities, HVAC, fire protection, security, and infrastructure
Own and execute the VGLC site facilities strategy, including long-term improvement plans, space utilization, renovations, and energy efficiency initiatives
Ensure facilities and operations meet or exceed all health, safety, security and environmental regulations (OSHA and applicable standards)
Direct preventative maintenance, repairs, upkeep, cleaning, and groundskeeping to ensure facilities remain fit-for-purpose and reliable throughout the asset lifecycle
Provide safe, reliable, and controlled operations for construction support facilities
Partner with Project and Construction teams to coordinate access to:
Pipe fabrication shops and pipe yards
Metalworking and fabrication facilities
Laydown yards and staging areas
Support construction, commissioning, and brownfield expansion through disciplined facility readiness planning and execution
Provide leadership and accountability of central warehouse materials management staff
Accountable for regional Materials Management activities, including:
Inventory accuracy, audits, and controls
Repairable spares, and
Preservation programs
Oversee development and execution of maintenance, reliability, preservation programs for:
Capital spares
Industrial equipment
Material handling assets
Fabrication and construction support equipment
Develop, manage, forecast, and control departmental OPEX and CAPEX budgets, including multi-year spend plans
Ensure strong cost control and transparent reporting
Maintain SOx compliant controls across inventory, assets, and SAP transactions
Utilize SAP Materials Management, SAP Plant Maintenance, and Coupa as daily operational tools to ensure data accuracy and audit readiness
Support development of standards, procedures, and work instructions for facility activities and site operations
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing, safety-driven team across:
Facility Support
Materials Management
Asset and Reliability Management
Reinforce an owner-operator mindset centered on safety, accountability, execution excellence, and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated safety leadership with a strong owner-operator mindset
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Supply Chain, or a related discipline
10+ years of experience managing industrial facilities, construction support assets, warehousing, inventory, or reliability programs in LNG, oil & gas, or heavy industrial environments
Strong working knowledge of SAP Materials Management, SAP Plant Maintenance, and Coupa
Experience supporting construction, commissioning, and brownfield expansion in operating industrial facilities
Must report to office daily, with occasional nights and weekend work as required
Periodic domestic USA travel may be required, ~10-20% as needed
Work Hours: 7AM – 3PM, Mon – Friday; some casual overtime and weekend hours may be required
Company
Venture Global LNG
Venture Global LNG develops, constructs, and operates liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$46.48BKey Investors
Stonepeak
2025-12-09Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-07-28Post Ipo Debt· $15.1B
2025-05-01Post Ipo Debt· $3B
Leadership Team
Jack Thayer
Chief Financial Officer
Sarah Blake
Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
Recent News
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