Director, Service Center Operations

Director, Service Center OperationsVenture 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.The VGLC Service Center site supports a large installed base of safety-critical rotating and flow-control equipment, including cryogenic and process pumps, electric motors, actuated valves, and auxiliary systems. The Service Center is a 295-acre facility with equipment service and warehouse space, administration & training buildings, laydown areas, and truck and barge loading infrastructure with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal Waterway.The Director, Service Center Operations provides single-point ownership for the execution of the site facilities strategy, end-to-end ownership, and safe operation of the Service Center Facility (VGLC). The role will support the launch and the ongoing support for the asset reliability programs for facilities as well as motors, valves, actuators, and rotating equipment supporting LNG construction, commissioning, and operations. The Director leads all service-center personnel including third party suppliers, tooling, test systems, repairables, and workflows, ensuring work is executed safely, to OEM and engineering standards, and in support of high availability of LNG and Capital assets.General Description Duties & ResponsibilitiesLead efforts to develop and optimize strategies to improve facility investment use caseSafe, compliant, and cost-effective operation of facilities, warehouses, yards, and infrastructureSingle-point ownership for safe execution of all service center and field repair activitiesLifecycle accountability for pumps, motors, valves, actuators, and rotating equipmentTechnical quality, inspection rigor, and OEM-compliant testing and releaseReadiness and execution support for outages, turnarounds, and critical equipment failuresGovernance of repairable spares, inventory accuracy, and preservation programsService center OPEX and CAPEX ownership, including tooling, test infrastructure, and shop capabilityDevelopment and leadership of a high-performing mechanical, electrical, and inspection workforceFinancial & Systems AccountabilityOptimize the asset's cost structure and allocation to maximize facility investment value and strengthen the overall business case for both internal and external stakeholders.Develop, manage, forecast, and control departmental OPEX and CAPEX budgets, including multi-year spend plansMaintain SOx compliant controls across inventory, assets, and SAP transactionsUtilize SAP Materials Management, SAP Plant Maintenance, and Coupa as daily operational tools to ensure data accuracy and audit readinessSupport development of standards, procedures, and work instructions for facility activities and site operationsFacilities, Warehousing & Yard OperationsOwn and execute the VGLC site facilities strategy, including long-term improvement plans, space utilization, renovations, and energy efficiency initiativesEnsure service center facilities, lifting devices, tooling, and test systems are fit-for-purpose, certified, and compliantEnforce rigorous safe work practices, including permits, LOTO, confined space, and lifting plansEstablish standardized repair scopes, work instructions, inspection checklists, and quality documentationLead day-to-day operation of the service center, including:Equipment receipt and incoming inspectionTeardown, inspection, machining, repair, assembly, and testingFinal QA/QC release and return-to-serviceInspection, Testing & Quality AssuranceOwn execution and approval of:Dimensional inspectionsMechanical, electrical, hydro, and functional testingPerformance validation against OEM and engineering standardsMaintain calibration and certification of test equipment and instrumentationEnsure complete, auditable documentation for all repaired and tested equipmentInventory, Repairables & Asset ReliabilityProvide leadership and accountability for the central warehouse materials management staffAccountable for repairable spares and capital asset lifecycle programs, including pumps, motors, valves, and actuatorsEnsure strong controls over:Inventory accuracy and auditsPreservation, storage, and readinessRepair-versus-replace decision-makingPartner with Engineering and Reliability teams on failure analysis, root cause investigations, and reliability improvementsLeadership & CultureBuild, develop and lead a high-performing, safety-driven, and team across:Mechanical techniciansElectrical techniciansInspectors and plannersFacility SupportMaterials ManagementAsset and Reliability Management supervision and third party teams includingSet clear expectations for safety ownership, technical excellence, productivity, and accountabilityReinforce an owner-operator mindset centered on safety, accountability, execution excellence, and continuous improvementQualificationsRequired experienceDemonstrated safety leadership with a strong owner-operator mindset10+ years of experience in rotating equipment, service center operations, or industrial maintenance servicesStrong working knowledge of pump, motor, and valve inspection, testing, and repairDemonstrated experience leading shop and field service organizationsMust report to office daily, with occasional nights and weekend work as requiredPeriodic domestic USA travel may be required, ~10-20% as neededWork Hours: 7AM – 3PM, Mon – Friday; some overtime and weekend hours may be requiredRequired EducationBachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related disciplineVenture 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.