Trainer, Operations Training Simulator

Venture Global LNG; Louisiana; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Venture Global LNG, based in Louisiana, seeks a Training Simulator Trainer to lead the OTS Training and Competency Program at the Plaquemines facility. The role focuses on designing training, mapping competencies, creating scenarios, and coordinating with operations to improve safety and performance.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience with OTS systems design and a strong safety-first approach, with familiarity in a hazardous industrial setting and strong communication across levels of

Qualifications

• 10 years in operation of oil and gas pipelines and distributed control systems in process facilities.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in OTS systems design and training.
• Must maintain a TWIC card in good standing status.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement OTS training and competency programs.
• Administer OTS activities including competency mapping, curriculum design and scenario creation.
• Develop lesson plans and assessment guides for OTS training delivery.
• Support design, testing and delivery of OTS systems from vendor to facilities.
• Evaluate operator performance during training and provide feedback to all stakeholders.
• Oversee development of OTS training courses and programs to meet standards.
• Identify scenarios from real-time data and incidents for OTS training.
• Oversee maintenance contracts to ensure OTS is serviced and effective.
• Track and measure effectiveness of OTS programs and share metrics.
• Advise leadership on gaps and action plans.

Skills

OTS design capability

Safety awareness

Communication at all levels

Office software

Organizational skills

DCS knowledge

High-risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

TWIC card

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:

Trainer, Operations Training Simulator

Located:

Plaquemines

Summary

The Operations Training Simulator Trainer is responsible for all facets of Operations Training and Competency at the Plaquemines facility. The Trainer, Operations Training Simulator will proactively develop and administer the Venture Global LNG OTS Training and Competency Program.The OTS Trainer must have broad knowledge of OTS systems, training design and related implementation.

General Description Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development and implementation of OTS training and competency programs for Venture Global LNG.
• Accountable for the administration of OTS activities including competency mapping, curriculum design, scenario creation and activity administration.
• Develop lesson plans and assessment guides for OTS training and assessment delivery.
• Provide support through design, testing and delivery of the OTS systems from the vendor to Venture Global LNG facilities.
• Evaluate Operator performance during training and assessments and provide feedback to Candidates, Supervisors, and Management as necessary.
• Provide oversight for developing OTS training courses, and programs to meet or exceed company requirements, best practices and established standards.
• Lead interaction with Operations personnel to identify scenarios based on real time data and potential incidents found during operation of the DCS.
• Oversee maintenance contract(s) to ensure OTS is maintained and serviced to provide accurate training and assessments.
• Develop and implement methods to track and measure the effectiveness of OTS programs.
• Accountable for the collection and sharing of OTS training and competency metrics, and work with local management to ensure quality and internal standards for the Calcasieu Pass facility
• Conduct regular audits and verification of OTS activities, materials and records, to ensure overall program effectiveness. Advise the Director - Training, Competency and Assurance of any identified gaps and action plans.

Qualifications

Required experience

• Experience: 10 years in the operation of oil and gas pipelines, operating Distributed Control Systems in process or chemical processing facilities.
• A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in OTS systems design and training.
• Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing status.
• Skills:
  • Experience in applicable program designs required.
  • Strong working knowledge of the Operation Training Simulator and its design capability.
  • Thorough understanding of OTS training development and delivery within an operating environment preferably with FERC experience.
  • An acute sensitivity to safety issues in a hazardous environment.
  • Effective communicator at all levels of an organization with individuals and groups from different disciplines, industries and governmental agencies.
  • Organized and able to manage multiple situations.
  • Advanced Skills with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
  • Experience in assessing high risk positions to accredited industry standards.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred.

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.