Maintenance Technician, Mechanical

Venture Global LNG; Point Celeste (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Maintenance Technician, Mechanical in Point Celeste, LA. This role involves executing preventive and corrective maintenance, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and providing mentoring to other technicians. The ideal candidate will have a technical degree and at least five years of experience in Oil & Gas or LNG facilities. Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of maintenance mechanical technician work experience in Oil & Gas or LNG facilities.
• Knowledge of mechanical industrial standards and code regulations.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical static and rotating equipment.

Responsibilities

• Executes preventive and corrective maintenance as per PLNG standards.
• Maintains daily work-progress reports adhering to execution procedures.
• Participates in commissioning and startup of the PLNG Facility.

Skills

Strong leadership and organizational skills

Effective communication at all organizational levels

Strong planning and time-management skills

Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills

Computer knowledge including Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High school diploma or GED; Technical degree preferred

Tools

CMMS systems

SAP

Job description

Venture Global LNG ("Venture Global") is a long‑term, low‑cost provider of American‑produced liquefied natural gas. The company’s two Louisiana‑based export projects serve the global demand for North American natural gas and support the long‑term development of clean and reliable North American energy supplies.

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

Location: Plaquemines Parish / Belle Chasse – Point of Reference: 19000 LA‑23, Pointe Celeste, 70083.

The Maintenance Technician, Mechanical (Process) reports to the Maintenance Mechanical Supervisor (Process) and performs the safe, efficient, and effective execution of all mechanical preventive and corrective maintenance work at the Venture Global Plaquemines Liquefied Natural Gas (PLNG) facility, specifically at the Liquefaction, Storage and Loading facilities. The Technician works closely with other Technicians and Supervisors within the Operations & Maintenance departments.

Responsibilities

• Executes preventive and corrective maintenance mechanical work according to PLNG HSSE process, procedures, standards, and regulations.
• Adheres to VGIMS (Venture Global Integrity Management System), PLNG Maintenance Manual and Work Management process and procedures.
• Identifies potential safety, health, and environmental hazards; understands maintenance scope and applicable Operation and Maintenance processes and procedures.
• Performs problem‑solving activities to ensure maintenance and reliability issues are corrected; functions as a Maintenance SME for Mechanical systems.
• Prepares and creates required Job Safety Hazard Analysis and Work permits under the technician’s area of responsibility; ensures permits are submitted to Operations well in advance of execution.
• Works with maintenance and engineering counterparts to ensure the safe completion of scheduled maintenance work.
• Maintains daily work‑progress reports and updates, adhering to maintenance work‑execution processes and procedures.
• Manges personal timecard per PLNG Policies and Procedures (vacation, time‑off, sick leave, training, “on‑call” etc.).
• Supervises contractor work execution, safe work completion, and performance according to PLNG Contractor Management procedure; reports contractor non‑compliance to the direct Supervisor and Planning/Contract teams.
• Provides mentoring and coaching to others and holds personal accountability for performance and behavior.
• Identifies and requests required tools, equipment, and PPE for safe execution of maintenance activities.
• Participates in PLNG 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.
• Participates in pre‑commissioning, commissioning, startup, and operation of the PLNG Facility; serves as a vital member of the integrated commissioning / startup team(s) with the EPC contractor.
• Participates in various reviews during the Engineering and Design phases, such as HAZOPs, 3D models, and P&ID reviews.

Qualifications

• Education and Certifications
  • Minimum of a high school diploma or GED; Technical degree in Mechanical, or applicable nationally recognized standard Certification (e.g., NCCER) preferred.
• 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 (e.g., 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 loading arms, gangways, berth systems, cryogenic pumps and systems, reciprocating, screw and centrifugal compressors, diesel engines, air‑cooled heat exchangers, flare systems, catalysts loading/unloading, etc.
  • Experience with scaffolding, painting, insulating, heavy‑equipment operation‑rigging/lifting crafts, welding, fabrication, machining, etc.
  • Familiar with CMMS systems work‑management process (work order process); SAP experience preferred.
  • Experience supporting small/medium scale mechanical projects.

Skills

• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Effective communication at all organizational levels.
• Strong planning and time‑management skills; ability to meet deadlines.
• Credibility to set high standards and promote continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse group of technical individuals.
• Exceptional problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Operator of industrial mobile equipment (e.g., forklift truck, aerial lift).
• Ability to work at elevated heights.
• Ability to work over water and operate watercraft.
• Computer knowledge including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing.

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.