Senior Systems Administrator, Plant Technology

Venture Global LNG; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Venture Global LNG in Houston seeks a Senior Systems Administrator for Plant Technology. You will oversee Telecom Systems (PAGA, CCTV, Access Control, Radio, RFID) and Server Infrastructure to ensure readiness for operations.

The role collaborates with the VG Project Management Team, EPC vendors, and IT disciplines, supporting installation, upgrades, commissioning, and OT security. Travel to current and future VG LNG sites is required.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in OT and Telecom system design, build, commissioning, and operations.
• Proficient in at least 3 domains (PAGA, CCTV, Access Control, Radio, Firewalls, Level-3 Network and Server Infrastructure, Virtualization and OT Security) with demonstrated accomplishments.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and troubleshooting skills.
• Understanding of project management methodologies for this role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Work with EPC, Telecom and ICSS vendors to deploy and validate systems.
• Participate in break/fix activities for IT and Telecom Systems.
• Assist in installation and upgrade activities.
• Coordinate with IT Infrastructure, Network, Cybersecurity, PM and Plant Technology Apps.
• Support VG Project, Construction, Installation, and Commissioning efforts.
• Travel to VG LNG sites or corporate locations as needed.

Skills

PAGA

CCTV

Access Control

Radio

Firewalls

Level-3 Network

Server Infrastructure

Virtualization

OT Security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecom / Electrical / Instrumentation & Controls with IT background

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:

Senior Systems Administrator, Plant Technology

Located:

Houston

Summary

The successful candidate will be self-motivated and shall have direct knowledge and experience with Telecom Systems (PAGA, CCTV, Access Control, Radio, RFID, Plant Network with OT/ICSS systems and OT Security) and Server Infrastructure, Firewalls and associate software applications. Experience with large capital project development in Oil & Gas industry with knowledge of LNG operations is desirable. This position will be a main contributor to ensuring LNG Plant Technology systems are ready for operations and deployed per specification(s). The Senior System Admin is also responsible for working closely with the VG Project Management Team and providing timely reporting to VG Leadership.

The ideal candidate will have excellent technical, analytical, communication, leadership, and project management skills.

This role reports to the Manager of Plant Technology and Telecoms Systems Integration.

General Description Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with EPC, Telecom and ICSS vendors to ensure systems are being deployed and function as designed
• Actively participate in break/fix activities related to IT and Telecom Systems
• Actively participate in installation and upgrade activities
• Coordinate and interface with other IT discipline IT Infrastructure, Network, Cybersecurity, Project Management and Plant Technology Applications
• Support VG Project, Construction, Installation, and Commissioning activities
• Recommend options to reduce or maintain costs in Plant Technology (OT & Telecom) Infrastructure hardware, software, and deployment
• Travel to current and future VG LNG Sites or Corporate Locations as needed

Qualifications

Required experience

• 5 years’ experience in system design, build, commissioning and operations of OT and Telecom systems
• Proficient in at least 3 of the following domains with demonstrated accomplishments (PAGA, CCTV, Access Control, Radio, Firewalls, Level-3 Network and Server Infrastructure, Virtualization and OT Security)
• Demonstrated technical, analytical, documentation and troubleshooting skills
• Understanding of Project Management methodologies as it pertains to this role
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree with background in discipline related to Telecom, Electrical or Instrumentation & Controls with strong background in Information Technology

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.