Instrumentation & Controls Technician – Pipeline SCADA

Venture Global LNG; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Venture Global LNG is seeking a skilled Technician, Instrumentation & Controls for our Sulphur, LA operation. The role supports installation, calibration, maintenance, and repair of instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment to ensure safe, reliable operations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in industrial instrumentation, with hands-on knowledge of PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), SCADA/RTUs, DCS/SIS, and electrical up to 480V; the position requires strong

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical certification preferred.
• 5+ years in instrumentation and control systems in industrial environments.
• Proficient with PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and SCADA/RTU systems.
• Ability to read P&IDs and electrical schematics.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Participate in commissioning activities.
• Assist with the CMMS build out.
• Install, calibrate, test, and maintain instrumentation including pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters.
• Troubleshoot and repair control systems, PLCs, RTUs, and associated communication networks.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on control valves, analyzers, and electrical components.
• Configure and maintain SCADA systems and field communication devices.
• Interpret P&IDs, loop drawings, wiring schematics, and technical manuals.
• Support commissioning, startup, and shutdown activities.
• Participate in root cause analysis and failure investigations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Support emergency response activities as required.
• Functions as Maintenance SME for Instrumentation & Controls systems.
• Understand maintenance work scope and applicable Operations and Maintenance processes and procedures.
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance electrical work per VG HSSE standards.
• Familiar with measurement systems and flow computers.
• Familiar with API RP-related pipeline design and operation.
• Provide tracking, status reporting, and project progress updates to management.
• Populate Load Sheets for workstream.

Skills

Instrumentation

Control systems

SCADA

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Regulatory compliance

Maintenance planning

Root cause analysis

Field instrumentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree or certification in Instrumentation/Electrical Technology

Tools

CMMS (SAP)

SCADA

RTUs

DCS

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Job description

Venture Global LNG is seeking a skilled Technician, Instrumentation & Controls for our Sulphur, LA operation. The role supports installation, calibration, maintenance, and repair of instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment to ensure safe, reliable operations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in industrial instrumentation, with hands-on knowledge of PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), SCADA/RTUs, DCS/SIS, and electrical up to 480V; the position requires strong