Principal Engineer, Electrical

Venture Global LNG; Louisiana; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Venture Global LNG in Plaquemines, LA is seeking a Principal Engineer, Electrical to lead the transition of the site from EPC to operations and drive Ready for Operations activities. You will ensure reliable electrical systems, motor and switchgear performance, and strong maintenance alignment.

The role requires a senior SME with deep LNG/oil & gas knowledge, forklift of RCFA and RCMS methods, a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, and a PE preferred.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in a senior engineering role with electrical equipment.
• Oil and Gas experience with LNG applications preferred.
• Knowledge of motors, transformers, switchgear; familiarity with standards and codes.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME guidance on Electrical system engineering issues.
• Support Maintenance & Operations with operability of plant equipment and advanced diagnostics.
• Lead RCFA activities and contribute to predictive program recommendations.
• Support Turnaround planning and execution; improve reliability of electrical systems.

Skills

Electrical engineering

RCFA

RCM

Diagnostics

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

RCFA leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

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:

Principal Engineer, Electrical

Located:

Plaquemines

Summary

We are seeking a Principal Engineer, Electrical to join our team in Point Celeste, LA.

This role reports to the Senior Director, Engineering and will be responsible for developing and progressing the Ready for Operations (RFO) activities, ensuring seamless transition of the facility from EPC to the operations phase.

The successful candidate shall be a technical SME in the Electrical Engineering discipline with in-depth understanding on motors, transformers, switchgear and other electrical equipment. The incumbent shall also be familiar with associated industry standard, guidelines and codes. Working knowledge in general plant equipment in the Oil & Gas industry is key in successful performance of this job.

Additionally, this individual shall provide, as a minimum, intermediate level Reliability Engineering support to the Operations team with focus in the following areas:

• Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA): With expertise in relevant techniques to adequately lead RCFA exercises for failures relating to plant equipment and/or processes.
• Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM): With adequate knowledge in relevant techniques to drive fine-tuning & improvements in existing Maintenance practices to achieve a cost-effective, yet safe robust Maintenance strategy.

General Description Duties & Responsibilities

• Serves as a resident company Subject Matter Expert, providing advice and guidance on Electrical system engineering issues.
• Provide daily-to-day Electrical systems support to the Maintenance & Operations teams to ensure continued operability of plant equipment.
  • Providing advanced diagnostic support, to allow rapid production recovery, in the event of equipment failure and forced plant outage.
  • Provide Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) leadership during RCFA exercises.
    • This include the ability to wrap up summaries (with causes and recommendations) and present to concerned parties.
  • Provide interpretation and evaluation services to analysis and recommendations from the Reliability Technicians on predictive programs.
  • Provide support to the Maintenance team for Turnaround planning and execution.
  • Supports availability tracking and improving the overall reliability for plant equipment and Responsible for evaluating the workflow process, identification of critical spares, spare parts storage and preservation requirements for Electrical systems throughout the plant.

Qualifications

Required experience

• A minimum of fifteen (15) years’ experience working in a senior engineering capacity, with Electrical equipment in an industrial setting in engineering or operations
• Oil and Gas experience is required, with preference in LNG applications, however, petrochemical, NGL, cryogenic natural gas processing, or other hydrocarbon processing experience may be acceptable. Extensive knowledge of motors, gas turbines (Frames & Aero-derivatives) and compressors is required
• Knowledge of CMMS Systems
• RCFA tools for conducting failure analysis

Required Education

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Licensing & Certifications

• A Professional Engineering License is preferred
• Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing status.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state-issued driver’s license 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.