Product Service Engineer - Controls

Venture Global LNG; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading LNG provider in Houston is seeking a Product Service Engineer to manage key performance indicators, develop technical strategies, and coordinate with various teams to resolve issues. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 15+ years of experience, and strong leadership skills. This role is crucial for ensuring optimal equipment performance and effective stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience.
• Understanding of the LNG industry and related equipment.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and meet deadlines.
• Program and/or project management skills with a working knowledge of project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project).

Responsibilities

• Define and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for OFE.
• Develop and implement strategies for technical solutions.
• Coordinate with teams to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Oversee Root Cause Analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Proactively identify risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and ensure project success.
• Track OFE delivery performance using data analytics.
• Prepare reports on OFE performance for senior leadership.

Job description

Overview

Venture Global LNG is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company’s two 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.

Position Summary: The Product Service Engineer will be a critical role within the Owner Furnished Equipment (OFE) Product Service Organization. The Engineer will be a Subject Matter expert and lead the timely and quality resolution of technical issues and drive strategic initiatives to optimize performance critical to the performance and operation of Venture Global Equipment. This role will involve coordinating and collaborating with various stakeholders, including Operations and Engineering teams and equipment suppliers, to ensure the timely and efficient resolution of technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• OFE Management: Define and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of OFE management.
• OFE Management: Develop and implement comprehensive processes and strategies for the management of technical solutions throughout the project lifecycle of OEM equipment.
• OFE Management: Coordinate with Operations and Engineering teams to identify and define technical issues and work with equipment suppliers to effectively resolve and implement solutions to ensure that OFE specifications and requirements are met.
• OFE Management: Oversee Root Cause Analysis and implement Preventative and Corrective Actions to ensure long-term resolutions.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify and assess potential risks associated with the operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Risk Mitigation: Develop and implement risk mitigation plans to minimize the impact of potential issues.
• Risk Mitigation: Collaborate with project and operational teams to adequately address OFE-related risks.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Build and maintain strong relationships with operational and engineering teams, equipment suppliers, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among team members to ensure project success.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Resolve conflicts and address issues related to OFE delivery and management.
• Performance Monitoring: Track the performance of OFE delivery and management processes using data analytics.
• Performance Monitoring: Identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions to optimize performance.
• Performance Monitoring: Prepare regular reports on OFE performance and status for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience
• Understanding of the LNG industry and related equipment.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and meet deadlines.
• Program and/or project management skills with a working knowledge of project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project).

Preferred Experience

• Experience in design, application, operational reliability, and servicing of Advanced Control Systems for gas turbine-based power applications such as combined cycle or simple cycle power plants or mechanical drive applications.
• Specific experience with GE Vernova’s Mark VIe control system software and hardware.
• Understanding of advanced control and sensor applications for operational flexibility, RAM optimization, and data collection for diagnostics and prognostics, and general optimal plant operation.
• Familiarity with GE Vernova’s LM2500/LMX or similar aeroderivative gas turbines, GE Vernova’s 7EA Gas Turbine and associated equipment, or Baker Hughes gas turbine products specifically their M35 Gas Turbine.
• Product Service with understanding of product Service workflow, tools and processes including root cause analysis.

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.

Houston, TX