Senior Designer, Instrument and Control Systems

Venture Global LNG; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Senior Designer for Instrument and Control Systems in Houston, TX. This full-time position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 10 years of experience with instrumentation and control systems, particularly in LNG liquefaction facilities. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with standards, providing design solutions, and assisting with troubleshooting and testing. Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience working with instrumentation and control systems.
• Experience in LNG liquefaction facilities highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure contractor adheres to project and international standards.
• Provide design solutions to upgrades and modifications.
• Assist commissioning teams to troubleshoot control system issues.

Skills

Instrumentation and control systems expertise

Project management

Field instrumentation installation

Experience with Honeywell and Emerson CHARMS

Knowledge of LNG liquefaction facilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Chemical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering

Tools

Plant Instrumented Control and Safety Systems

Operational Technology Networks

IT Network installation

Job description

Senior Designer, Instrument and Control Systems

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 an Instrument and Control System Senior Designer to join our project team in Houston, TX. This position will report to the Principal Engineer, Instrument and Controls. The role will be part of the team responsible for ensuring that the Plant Instrumentation and Control Systems operate as per design, in a safe and reliable manner with minimal downtime.

Responsibilities

• I&C design/installation technical authority
• Ensure contractor adheres to project and international standards
• Provide design solution to upgrades and modifications on existing facilities
• Assist Commissioning and operation teams to troubleshoot and isolate control system issues
• Participate on Factory Acceptance Tests
• Review staffing and progress of assigned system deliverables
• Review and approve bulk material substitutions (cables, cable glands, tubing, tubing fittings, etc.)
• Review and approve temporary modifications to I&C equipment
• Provide input to weekly site engineering report

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Chemical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering, preferably with specialization in Process Control, Control systems, and Instrumentation.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience working with instrumentation and control systems.
• Experience with
  • Plant Instrumented Control and Safety Systems Honeywell and Emerson CHARMS), Honeywell and Emerson CHARMS), Fire and Gas Systems, and
  • Operational Technology Networks, fiber optic, wiring design.
  • IT Network installation for PAGA, Security, CCTV, LAN and Access Control
  • Field Instrumentation installation for process measurement including cryogenic applications (e.g. Pressure, Temperature, Level, Flow, etc.) Control Valves, Shutdown Valves (Air, Gas, and Motor Operated), Analyzers (H2S, Moisture, etc.) Gas Chromatographs, Flow Metering Systems (Ultrasonic, Coriolis, Differential Pressure, etc.) and their transmission systems (e.g. 4-20mA, Hart, ProfiBus, etc.)
  • Packaged equipment instrumentation and installation.
  • Experience in LNG liquefaction facilities highly preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Construction, Software Development, and IT Services and IT Consulting