Venture Global LNG · 3 weeks ago
Maintenance Specialist, Controls
Point Celeste, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expVenture Global LNG is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The Maintenance Specialist - Controls is responsible for the safe and efficient execution of all controls systems maintenance work at the Calcasieu Pass facility, ensuring system integrity and reliability while collaborating with various teams.
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Responsibilities
Executes and oversees all Controls systems (such as DCS, PLCs, SIS, AMADAS, F&G and stand-alone applications) maintenance work within all CPLNG HSSE process, procedures, standards and regulations
Ensures Control System Integrity by means of Function Test tracking, System Diagnostic tracking, & required regulatory reporting
Performs problem solving activities to ensure maintenance and reliability corrective measures are implemented
Functions as maintenance SME (Subject Matter Expert) for control systems
Ensure system inhibit and bypass accuracy and audits Inhibit bypass log weekly
Engage with projects team and assist in brownfield projects design
Responsible for implementation of MOC’s with an automation and control system scope
Participate in HAZOP, LOPAs, PHA, RCA, 3D model reviews, P&ID reviews,and Risk Assessments
Attend project FAT (Factory Acceptance Tests) and ensure quality SAT (Site Acceptance Tests) sign offs
Supervise and mentor Control System Technician work (Hardware Maintenance, Controller Tuning, Trip and Startup trouble shooting, Alarm management, and other Technician Responsibilities.)
Review, redline, and develop Proof-tests and Function Tests procedures for Safety Instrumented Functions
Assist/perform SIS calculations and validations using site approved SIS validation tools
Review and redline Cause and Effects matrices
Implement major DCS configuration changes and process control upgrades
Responsible for In-Plant fiber schedule and designations
Assist in planning and oversee implementation of control system migrations
Interface with Vendors for Engineering Requests cases and technical issues
Take ownership of assigned Control System and ensure availability and reliability by interfacing with key stake-holders (Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, & Environmental.)
Train and further develop in multiple control systems (ex. Yokogawa Prosafe, Yokogawa Centum VP, Delta V, Mark Vie, Rockwell, Siemens)
Responsible for management of in plant communication networks
Support Electrical team with smart MCC’s configuration and network management
Responsible for control system back-ups and disaster recovery
Audit disaster recovery procedure and develop improved solutions
Adherence to VGIMS (Venture Global Integrity Management System), CPLNG Maintenance Manual and Work Management process and procedures
Identify potential safety, health, environmental work hazards. Understand maintenance work scope and applicable Operation and Maintenance processes and procedures
Create and prepare required Job Safety Hazard Analysis and Work permits under his/her area of responsibility (ePTW as applicable). Ensure permits are prepared and submitted to Operations well in advance before execution
Responsible for daily work compliance and progress reports according to maintenance work execution processes and procedures
Key participant in maintenance processes such as daily work progress updates, maintenance work planning/schedule review meetings, backlog review meetings, among other meetings
Oversees contractor work execution, safe work completion, and performance according to CPLNG Contractor Management procedure. Reports contractor work quality/non-compliances issues to direct Supervisor and Planning/Contract teams
Participate in CPLNG Ready for Operations (RFO) maintenance projects to develop required maintenance systems, process and procedures before commercial operations
Manage personal timecard according to CPLNG Policies and Procedures (Vacations, time-off, Sick leave, training, “On-Call” etc.)
Holds personal accountability for own performance and behavior
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a high school diploma or GED; Technical degree, or applicable nationally recognized standard Certification. (i.e. NCCER / NICET)
Minimum five (5) years of maintenance controls work experience in Oil & Gas, LNG or petrochemical facilities
Strong knowledge of electrical industrial standards and regulations (i.e. ISA, NFPA 70E, FERC, etc.)
Strong 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 interfaces
Strong experience maintaining and troubleshooting DCS/SIS/PLCs and dedicated applications systems
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, Loading arms, Mooring/Berthing aid systems, IGVs, FGVs, HMIs, among others
Experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of industrial network communication systems (Hardware and Software)
Experience analyzing process events using Applicable historical SOE (Sequence of Events) functions
Familiar with CMMS systems work management process (Work order process)
Strong leadership and organizational skills are required
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization and with individuals and groups from different disciplines, industries and governmental agencies
Organized, strong planning skills, able to manage multiple activities in timely fashion and with a high degree of accuracy, able to meet work deadlines
Promote continuous improvements initiatives
Able to work with a culturally diverse group of technical individuals
Possess the personality and ability to relate to and to establish a mutually respectful relationship with management, peers and the various facility level workers whom are all responsible for ensuring good operations
Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills
Computer knowledge including Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing status
Preferred
Experience with the following systems is preferred: Yokogawa Centum VP & ProSafe SIS, GE MarkVIe, MarkVIeS, and RXI, Allen Bradley RS Logics, Studio suite, RS linx, Control Logix, Compact Logix, and GuardLogix, Siemens 400 series PLC, Step 7 and PCS 7 software, Delta V
SAP experience is preferred
Work experience with small/medium scale DCS/PLCs projects is a plus
Company
Venture Global LNG
Venture Global LNG develops, constructs, and operates liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities.
501-1000 employees
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