CX-TCPL Pipeline Operations Manager

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 to welcome a new team member to the Pipeline Operations Team at the CX & TCPL Pipelines, located near our Calcasieu Pass LNG location for the role of CX-TCPL Pipeline Operations Manager. The ideal candidate will be a team-oriented technical professional with management experience and expertise with pipeline systems in the LNG or natural gas industry. This person will have experience working in both an office and field/site environment.  This person will be able to provide operational leadership, project management and personnel management.

The CX-TCPL Pipeline OperationsManager will work alongside the VG CP1 & CP2 LNG Operations teams, and will provide assurance that the CX & TCPL Pipelines are well maintained and operable at all times.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the CX-TCPL Pipeline Operations Team operations and personnel.
• Ensure the VG Transmission Pipeline O&M Manual and its programs are applied on the CX and TCPL pipeline assets.  
• Support and management of regulatory compliance for pipeline assets, including assistance with site audits and field visits and support for PHMSA and FERC visits and/or data request.
• Manage CX-TCPL pipeline operations interfaces with other VG pipeline groups and VG projects.  Coordinate VG resources and contractors as required.
• Provide guidance for pipeline operations planning and execution.  Own and manage the CX-TCPL Compliance Schedule for all pipeline field activity.
• Prepare and manage CX-TCPL pipeline OPEX budget, including detailed cost planning for major brownfield events.
• Ensure VG HSSE programs are effectively implemented on the CX-TCPL pipeline.
• Ensure Pipeline personnel have necessary training and qualifications to support CX-TCPL operational needs.
• Develop, implement and maintain the CX-TCPL Pipeline Integrity Program.
• Monitor performance against the program with metrics and historical data. 
• Ensure consistency with other VG pipeline assets.
• Identify and implement and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Provide technical leadership for operation of gas compression assets.  Develop, implement and maintain procedures and standards related to gas compression technology on pipeline assets.
• Participate in asset decision making by producing & communicating metrics-based risk analysis.
• Prepare reports and lead presentations related to pipeline operations activity and performance.  
• Review and comment on Engineering deliverables, plans and procedures including pipeline, Meter Stations, compressor stations and other related infrastructure.
• Manage activity related to external public pipeline interfaces such as LA811 One-Calls, public awareness requirements, etc.  Utilize VG Pipeline Operations personnel to carry out all work required.
• Manage technical interfaces with pipeline gas suppliers.  Prepare maintenance plans, coordinate shared facility activity, liaise with VG Gas Supply team to identify upstream impacts to VG assets.
• Assist corporate management in defining & building pipeline team roles & responsibilities.
• Assist corporate management in redefining cross-asset interfaces & retooling organization for continued growth.
• Periodic regional travel between VG offices and sites will be required.  Travel between end-to-end portions of the CX-TCPL pipeline asset will be considered a regular activity.
• Work sites may require movement on and around elevated and marine based structures, including road and marine craft transport along the ROW.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or commensurate work experience.
• Must be able to demonstrate leadership skills and an aptitude for team building.
• Must have or be able to obtain a TWIC.

• 5 or more years of natural gas pipeline industry experience preferred, with demonstrable experience in Project Engineering or Construction Management.
• Working knowledge of gas compression technology, including general construction, commissioning and operational practices.
• Knowledge of applicable natural gas industry construction practices, PHMSA, FERC and agency requirements.
• Understanding of