Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer — LNG Systems

Venture Global LNG; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Venture Global LNG is seeking a Lead Engineer, Instrumentation & Controls in Houston, TX. The role reports to the Manager of Instrumentation and Controls and ensures plant I&C systems operate safely and reliably with minimal downtime.

The candidate will apply expertise to support design, installation, commissioning, and operation of instrument and controls systems, troubleshoot logic and communication issues, and participate in checkout of complex loops and cause‑and‑effect analyses.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years in a senior engineering role focused on Instrument & Controls in an industrial setting.
• Oil & Gas experience is required, LNG preferred, petrochemical/cryogenic hydrocarbon processing acceptable.
• Strong knowledge of motors, gas turbines (frames & aero-derivatives) and compressors.
• CMMS usage and RCFA knowledge are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME support for design, installation, commissioning and operation of I&C systems.
• Troubleshoot controls logic and communications issues.
• Participate in cause-and-effect and complex loop checkout.

Skills

Industrial automation

CMMS

RCFA

Gas turbines

Motors & compressors

Education

Bachelor's degree in Controls, Instrument or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Venture Global LNG is seeking a Lead Engineer, Instrumentation & Controls in Houston, TX. The role reports to the Manager of Instrumentation and Controls and ensures plant I&C systems operate safely and reliably with minimal downtime.

The candidate will apply expertise to support design, installation, commissioning, and operation of instrument and controls systems, troubleshoot logic and communication issues, and participate in checkout of complex loops and cause‑and‑effect analyses.