Venture Global LNG · 5 hours ago
Mechanical Lead, CSU
Cameron, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expVenture Global LNG is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The Mechanical Lead will oversee mechanical commissioning activities, lead teams, and ensure compliance with project deliverables and safety standards.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the mechanical commissioning focal point across Construction, Completions, QA/QC, Vendors, Operations, and HSSE
Build and lead the mechanical commissioning team (CSU mechanical static and rotating, field reps), including priorities, delegation, and daily execution
Chair/lead mechanical readiness meetings for assigned areas/systems, drive closure of constraints
Own mechanical deliverables required for subsystem/system turnover (walkdowns, punch listing, A/B/C categorization, and closeout verification)
Ensure mechanical tag scoping and ITR assignment are correct in the completions system (e.g., master tag register, tag type matrix/ITR mapping)
Validate mechanical MC boundaries and subsystem breakouts support startup sequencing (RFSU/interim groupings as applicable)
Plan and execute mechanical test and assist pre-commissioning activities, such as:
Flushing/cleaning (lube oil, seal oil, glycol, chemical cleaning where applicable)
Hydro/pneumatic testing support and closeout verification
Leak/tightness testing and reinstatement
Rotating equipment prep (alignment checks, preservation removal, bump tests support with E&I)
Static equipment readiness (vessels, exchangers, filters/strainers) including internals and vendor requirements
Ensure temporary systems, blinds/spades, strainers/screens, and flushing spools are managed, tracked, and removed/restored properly
Coordinate vendor reps for mechanical packages through CSU sub-contracts coord. (compressors, turbines/DRAs, pumps, air systems, cryogenic equipment, etc.)
Manage vendor documentation requirements, punch items, and constraints needed for energization/first run
Ensure vendor sign-offs and warranties/records are protected via correct procedures and documentation
Ensure all mechanical turnover documentation is complete and audit-ready:
ITRs, test reports, torque/tension records, reinstatement packs, redlines/as-builts, certificates
Support regulatory or operations readiness requirements (e.g., turnover dossiers aligned to owner expectations)
Build and maintain mechanical commissioning logic inputs to the integrated schedule (P6 updates through the completions system as required)
Provide weekly progress reporting: system readiness status, constraints, look-aheads, critical path impacts, and staffing needs
Support estimating and forecasting for mechanical commissioning labor and vendor support
Enforce commissioning HSSE expectations: PTW, LOTO, SIMOPS planning, energy isolation boundaries, confined space, lifts, and pressure testing safety
Drive high-quality execution—right-first-time documentation, punch integrity, and disciplined change control
Mechanical subsystems turned over on schedule with complete, correct ITR closeout and minimal rework
Mechanical test packages executed safely with repeatable, auditable records
Constraints cleared early (vendor gaps, missing materials, incomplete construction, documentation shortfalls)
Smooth transition from MC → pre-commissioning → commissioning → operations with clear ownership and handover
Qualification
Required
10+ years in oil & gas/LNG facilities with strong commissioning/turnover exposure; LNG export experience preferred
Strong mechanical systems background: rotating equipment, piping systems, static equipment, and mechanical test execution
Proven leadership of multi-discipline field teams and vendor coordination
Strong knowledge of completions/turnover workflows and ITR-based verification
Working knowledge of PTW/LOTO, SIMOPS, and pressure testing safety practices
Preferred
LNG export experience
Company
Venture Global LNG
Venture Global LNG develops, constructs, and operates liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities.
501-1000 employees
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2025-12-09Post Ipo Debt· $3B
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Jack Thayer
Chief Financial Officer
Sarah Blake
Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
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