Maintenance Technician, Mechanical

Venture Global LNG; Louisiana; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Venture Global LNG is seeking a Maintenance Technician, Mechanical for its Plaquemines facility. You will execute safe mechanical preventive and corrective maintenance, work with operations and maintenance teams, and support commissioning and startup activities.

Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, codes, and safety procedures is essential. The role requires a minimum of five years in oil & gas or LNG settings, along with hands-on experience in rotating equipment, scaffolding, welding, and

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of maintenance mechanical technician experience in Oil & Gas, LNG, or petrochemical facilities.
• Knowledge of mechanical codes and standards (API, ASME, NBIC).
• Experience with preventive and corrective maintenance of mechanical equipment.
• Ability to inspect and maintain rotating equipment and cryogenic systems.
• Experience with scaffolding, welding, fabrication, and rigging.
• TWIC card in good standing and valid driver license.
• High school diploma or GED; technical/mechanical certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute mechanical preventive and corrective maintenance safely and efficiently.
• Serve as SME for mechanical systems and coordinate with operations and maintenance teams.
• Prepare job safety analyses and permits ahead of execution.
• Mentor peers, track daily progress, and manage timesheets per VG LNG policies.
• Supervise contractors and report quality or non-conformities to supervisors.
• Support FAT/SAT tests, commissioning, and startup activities with EPC teams.
• Participate in HAZOPs, P&ID reviews, and 3D model reviews.
• Ensure compliance with HSSE processes and maintenance standards.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree in Mechanical

Tools

Apple Mac

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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 qualified applicants for the position:

Maintenance Technician, Mechanical

Located:

Plaquemines

We are seeking qualified applicants for the position of Maintenance Technician, Mechanical.

Summary

The Maintenance Mechanical Technician reports to the Maintenance Mechanical Supervisor and performs the safe, efficient, and effective execution of all mechanical preventive and corrective maintenance work at Venture Global Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facility, specifically, at the Liquefaction, Storage and Loading facilities. The Maintenance Mechanical Technician is responsible for working with other technicians and supervisors within the Operations & Maintenance departments.

General Description Duties & Responsibilities

• Adherence to VGIMS (Venture Global Integrity Management System), site maintenance manual and work management process and procedures.

• Identify potential safety, health, and environmental work hazards. Understand maintenance work scope and applicable operation and maintenance processes and procedures.

• Performs problem solving activities to ensure maintenance and reliability issues corrective measures are implemented. Functions as maintenance SME (Subject matter expert) for mechanical systems.

• Prepare and create required job safety hazard analysis and work permits under his/her area of responsibility (ePTW as applicable). Ensure permits are prepared and submitted to Operations well in advance before execution.

• Works with maintenance and engineering counterparts to ensure the safe completion of scheduled maintenance work.

• Responsible for daily work progress reports and updates, adhering to maintenance work execution processes and procedures, among other activities.

• Manage personal timecard according to VG LNG Policies and Procedures (vacation, time-off, sick leave, training, “On-call” etc.)

• Supervises contractor work execution, safe work completion, and performance according to site contractor management procedures. Reports contractor work quality/non-compliances issues to direct supervisor and Planning/Contract teams.

• Provide mentoring and coaching to others and hold personal accountability for performance and behavior.

• Identify and request required special and routine tools/equipment/PPE for the safe execution of maintenance activities under his/her area of responsibility.

• Participate in site ready for operations (RFO) maintenance projects to develop required maintenance systems, processes, and procedures before commercial operations.

• Supports Mechanical equipment factory acceptance test (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT) as required.

• Participate in pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and operation of the VG Facility. This will include being a vital member of the integrated commissioning / start-up team(s) with the EPC contractor.

• Participate in various reviews during the engineering and design phases, such as HAZOPs, 3D models, and P&ID reviews.

• Executes preventive and corrective maintenance mechanical work according to site LNG HSSE processes, procedures, standards, and regulations.

Qualifications Required Experience:

• Minimum Five (5) years of maintenance mechanical technician work experience in Oil & Gas, LNG, or petrochemical facilities.

• Knowledge of mechanical industrial standards, code regulations (i.e., API, ASME – Process, NBIC pressure devices relief testing among others).

• Strong knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance of mechanical static and rotating equipment.

• Applied knowledge of maintenance and inspection of mechanical equipment such as – but not limited to, Loading arms, Gangways, Berth systems, cryogenic pumps and systems (Cold Box, Refrigerant Storage, etc.), reciprocated, screw and centrifugal compressors, Diesel engines, Air Cooled Heat Exchangers, Flare systems, Catalysts loading/unloading, etc.

• Experience working scaffolding, painting, insulating, heavy equipment operation-rigging/lifting crafts, welding, fabrication, machining, etc.

• Experience supporting small/medium scale mechanical projects.

• Strong leadership and organizational skills are required.

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization and with individuals and groups from different disciplines, industries, and governmental agencies

• Organized, strong planning skills, able to manage multiple activities in timely fashion and with a high degree of accuracy, able to meet work deadlines.

• Credibility to set high standards and promote continuous improvements initiatives.

• Able to work with a culturally diverse group of technical individuals.

• 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 good operations.

• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills.

• Able to operate Industrial Mobile Equipment (i.e., Forklift truck, Aerial Lift, etc…)

• Able to work at elevated height(s) over.

• Able to work over water and operate watercraft.

• Proficient in using computer applications including Apple Mac, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, Project, and PowerPoint).

Required Education:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED; Technical degree in Mechanical, or applicable nationally recognized standard Certification. (i.e., NCCER) preferred.

Licensing and Certifications:

• Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing status.

• Must maintain a valid state issued Driver License that is not expired.

• Applicable nationally recognized standard Certification. (i.e., NCCER) preferred.

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.