Director, Crisis Management and Emergency Response

Venture Global LNG; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading LNG company in Houston is seeking a Director of Crisis Management and Emergency Response. This role requires over 10 years of experience in disaster response at a senior management level, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in emergency response planning. You will oversee the company's emergency response strategies and conduct training for personnel to ensure preparedness for various emergencies. The position offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing emergency response planning and Incident Command System.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a large workforce effectively.
• Proficient in emergency response systems like Storm Geo or Alert Media.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee Emergency Response Plans for LNG terminals.
• Lead the company's hurricane readiness and response plans.
• Supervise fire response contracts and personnel.

Skills

Emergency response planning

Coordination with emergency response personnel

Budget management

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Technical and computer skills

Oral and written communication

Education

Ten (10) + years of Disaster/Emergency Response experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

IT-based Emergency Response systems

Job description

Director, Crisis Management and Emergency Response

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 costs.

General Description

The Director of Crisis Management and Emergency Response will be based in Houston, Texas. This position will provide leadership and strategic direction for Crisis Management within the company. This position is a key member of the HSSE team, providing leadership, support, and advice to all levels of the company and ensuring we are fully prepared and trained to manage any form of emergency. The position will require frequent visits to the company’s site and office locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee Emergency Response Plans and related work streams (e.g., PHMSA ERP and public communication requirements) for VG’s LNG terminals and pipelines to support permitting, construction, and operations.
• Own the Company’s hurricane readiness and response plans for all sites.
• Lead (as subject matter expert) key internal customers and stakeholders on all ERP matters.
• Be the leader of the above and the primary point of contact with all regulatory agencies and other external stakeholders.
• Support VG waterway permitting (and permit renewal efforts, e.g., USCG WSA, LOR) with the USCG, Pilot Organizations, Port bodies, other agencies, etc., in collaboration with relevant VG staff in relation to Emergency Response, working closely with other internal stakeholders.
• Work with the security team supporting the response side of the FSP and other Port/Coastguard responsibilities and deliverables.
• Develop and Implement a Crisis Management Process for VG, which encapsulates the requirements of ICs and integration of the ERT, IMT, and CMT structure.
• Ensuring that all levels of the ICs are demonstrably trained and competent to meet legal requirements and receive regular training as required.
• Manage and oversee the Company’s fire response contract and personnel at each site.

Requirements

• Experience with the development of emergency response planning, including Incident Command System structure and operations.
• Skilled working in coordination with senior local and state emergency response personnel in the development of emergency response planning approaches and solutions, both conceptually and practically.
• Experienced in the development of cost-sharing agreements with local, State, and Federal agencies.
• Ability to accurately understand perspectives of various federal, state, and local agencies and ensure their requirements are met reasonably, logically, and consistent with Company philosophies and commitment boundaries.
• Experience in understanding the various contracts and support necessary to be in place outside of VG’s own resources to support an emergency response due to operational or severe weather events, such as food and logistics, employee support, salvage clearing contracts, etc.
• Experience developing budgets and managing a large workforce with multiple direct and indirect reports.
• Possession of leadership ability and energy to select, direct, manage, and coordinate as-needed internal and external resources to achieve desired results in alignment with budget and schedule targets.

Qualifications

• Ten (10) + years of Disaster/Emergency Response experience at a senior management level. Oil & gas/LNG experience is desirable but not essential.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of Health, Safety, Security and Environmental issues, procedures, and regulations as they apply to Emergency Response, Oil and Gas operations a plus.
• Effective interpersonal skills in dealing with personnel at various levels and in a variety of functions.
• Ability to challenge the organization in a manner that maintains trust and respect.
• Ability to manage and lead a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience in IT-based Emergency Response systems such as Storm Geo, Alert Media, and /or similar systems.
• Proficient technical and computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to effectively present complex topics in a concise manner.

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.