Operation Projects Coordinator, Planner

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 of Operation Projects Coordinator, Planner.

Location: Cameron, LA

General Description:

The Operation Projects Coordinator, Planner reports to the Turnaround Manager and is responsible for the Turnaround Planning & Scheduling coordination work at Venture Global Calcasieu Pass Liquefied Natural Gas (CPLNG) facility. This position primarily performs as gatekeeper of the Turnaround Management process and leads the Turnaround Planning team for major Turnarounds scoping, work planning/preparation and scope changes in accordance with the VGLNG Turnaround Governance Manual. This position will be required to interface and work in collaboration with Turnaround Contractors, Operations, Maintenance (Planning and Execution), Engineering, Warranty, Project Departments among others.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinates Planning & Scheduling Turnaround work according to Venture Global HSSE process and procedures, in order to prevent or mitigate exposures to unsafe Turnaround work conditions or SIMOPS.
• Coordinates Planning & Scheduling Turnaround work execution according to VGIMS (Venture Global Integrity Management System), VGLNG Work Management and STO Management process and procedures.
• Gatekeeper of the VG Turnaround Gate process milestone deliverables. Defines and coordinate the Turnaround scoping process together with the Turnaround Manager, including scope collection, review, risk assessment, Scope Freeze and Scope Changes.
• Understand and translate Integrated Asset Plans (IAP), key strategic directives to the Turnaround planning team, e.g., TA objectives, Premise and Milestone planning.
• Supervises Turnaround Planners and Schedulers in order to meet VG Turnaround Gate deliverables deadlines. Defines work packs preparation guidelines (i.e., minimal content, quality expectations, review and approval process, distributions and planning status reporting metrics, etc.).
• Facilitates the identification of risks in Safety, Quality, Schedule, Cost/budget, Scope, and provides recommendations for corrective and improvement actions.
• Works with Turnaround Scheduler to identify and forecast Turnaround resource demands and staffing levels requirements.
• Works in coordination with Contracts and Procurement departments to develop contract and procurement strategies based on VG Turnaround Gate process deliverables.
• Ensure Planners and Schedulers strict adherence to VGLNG Business controls.
• Monitors Pre, Execution and Post turnaround work progress against established schedule baselines. Updates, coordinates and communicate progress and changes to all active parties - including third party contractors or vendors as required.
• Responsible for monitoring and reporting on Turnaround Planning and Scheduling performance by identifying and implementing opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness. This may include things like developing new procedures, implementing new technologies, or training employees on new skills.
• Act as SME for continuous improvement/Lesson learned under his areas of responsibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum a high school diploma or GED. Technical degree, Project Management/Training certification – or similar is a plus.

Experience

• Minimum three (5+) years’ work experience as Routine maintenance Lead Planner or Supervisor and minimum three (3+) years’ experience in Oil and Gas, LNG or petrochemical Turnaorund facilities.  
• Knowledge and experience in the different cycles of Turnaround and project controls and best practices, such as Planning norms, WBS, networking and resources optimization, Job clash analysis (SIMOPS), among other Planning/Scheduling/Execution common best practices.
• Proven experience in SAP Plant Maintenance as “End User” level.
• Project Management PMP training or certification is a plus.
• Familiar with Primavera Project Management P6, MS Project experience is a plus.
• Experience in commissioning, startup, Turnaround and maintenance of Oil & Gas or petrochemical facilities.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, Acrobat, Smartsheet’s.
• Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing status.

Skills

• Strong Leadership and Organizational skills, as well High technical reporting skills.
• Strong planning and scheduling skills, able to manage multiple activities with a high degree of accuracy.  
• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills. Able to adapt and work in a fluid work environment which expects high level of customer services, confidentiality and ethical behavior.
• Capable to set high standards and promote continuous improvements initiatives.
• Possess the personality and ability to relate to and to establish a mutually respectful relationship with management, peers and the various facility level workers who are all responsible for ensuring good operations.
• Holds personal accountability for own performance and behavior.
• Provides mentoring and coaching to junior peers and counterparts. 

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.