Shift Supervisor, Power Island

We Are Seeking Qualified Applicants For The Position Shift Supervisor, Power Island 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. Shift Supervisor, Power Island Power Island is the portion of the LNG facility responsible for producing electricity from energy released by fuel or steam. It typically includes major equipment such as turbines, generators, condensers, and associated systems that convert thermal or mechanical energy into electrical power. The Power Island Shift Supervisor reports to the Power Island Director and serves as the primary point of contact during each shift for coordinating and supervising all activities related to the safe and efficient operation of the power plant in Venture Global’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal. This role works closely with other supervisors, managers, and directors within the Operations and Maintenance departments to manage and optimize the Power Island facility. Responsibilities Drive a proactive approach to safe plant operations, keeping alert for unsafe practices and conditions, and ensuring corrective actions are taken. Ensure facility operates within all permit requirements. Ensure that systems are in place and operable for effective emergency response and be responsible for first line incident control. Ensure all safety and environmental documentation is completed. Assist with the pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and initial operation of the LNG Facility. This will include being a vital member of the integrated commissioning / start-up team(s) with the EPC contractor. Ensure economic and operational efficiency of plant, ensure the shift understands the plant business strategy and budget, and manages resources (staff and materials) within operational requirements and budgetary constraints. Oversee execution of production plan, communicating goals and deviations as necessary, coordinate with other departments on behalf of the operations team, coordinate internal information sharing such as shift change and shift logs. Maintain production targets and ensure optimization of plant throughout. Ensure all product quality specifications are met and develop methods and procedures to increase operating efficiency. Ensure the plant operates within the operating envelope, ensure proper transfer of ownership of equipment between operations and maintenance, determine and prioritize maintenance requirements, and write associated work orders. Provide technical support to problem solving activities during the shift and ensure reliability issues are identified and properly communicated to the appropriate department. Supervise the activities of all shift operators; develop individual performance improvement plans with operators and formal training and development requirements. Provide informal mentoring and instruction, conduct annual performance reviews, and hold individuals accountable for performance and behavior. Participate in daily strategy planning with production management and work to overcome limitations and deficiencies to ensure targets are met. Incident command and emergency management on off hours. Participate in various reviews during the engineering and design phases, such as HAZOPs, 3D model, P & ID, and siting reviews. Participate in and/or lead the operating procedure and manual development process. Participate in and/or lead the development of Operations Training Program. Once completed, a key aspect of this program will be to act as a mentor by providing the trainee with meaningful job assignments, on the job training, and progress monitoring. Qualifications Education and Certifications: Associate degree in related field, relevant military training or equivalent experience. High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) is required. Experience: Ten (10) years of experience, of which five (5) have been in a supervisory capacity in operations of Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT), GE 7EA, HRSG and A200 steam turbine preferred. Commissioning, startup and operations in oil & gas, petrochemical or independent power producer (IPP) facility experience desired. Skills Strong leadership and administrative abilities are required. An acute sensitivity to safety issues in a hazardous environment. Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization and with individuals and groups from different disciplines, industries, and governmental agencies. Able to work with a culturally diverse group of technical individuals whose skills cover the range required to operate and maintain the LNG terminal and liquefaction production facilities. Possess the personality and ability to relate to and to establish a mutually respectful relationship with management, peers, and the various facility level workers who are all responsible for ensuring safe and efficient operations. Organized, planning skills, able to manage multiple activities and programs in timely fashion and with a high degree of accuracy, able to meet work deadlines. Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills. Computer knowledge including Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, Project and PowerPoint. Power generation experience strongly preferred. Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing status. Direct Reports Power Island DCS Operators Power Island Field Operators MOC Coordinators Work Conditions Job is performed in an industrial plant environment. Limited travel and temporary assignment required as business conditions dictate. Subject to drug & alcohol testing, per applicable federal regulations or as required by Venture Global LNG. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, work at height above ground on stairs and catwalks, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear, smell, type and write. Must be able to board a ship via a gangway, climb to the top of a tank (200+ steps), scale vertical steel ladder up to forty feet or more in height and lift and move objects weighting up to 30 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work indoors & outdoors, and be exposed to year-round weather conditions, ocean environment, and noise. There are a considerable number of outdoor activities involved. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Required to pass regularly scheduled physical examinations mandated by regulatory authorities. Required to obtain mandated certification by attending company-sponsored training in basic first aid, CPR, AED & LNG firefighting. ADA Job Requirements Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that the essential functions of the job can be performed and not hinder the employee's performance due to physical, mental, or emotional disability. Venture Global LNG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on 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. Venture 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Venture Global LNG