Senior Administrator , SPID

Venture Global LNG (“Venture Global”) is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company’s two 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 a Senior SPID Administrator to join our Houston-based Engineering Technology team. This role works closely with other Smart tool administrators, as well as Engineering and Design teams, to provide operational and technical support for Venture Global’s engineering project execution. The Senior SPID Administrator serves as a subject matter expert in Smart P&ID, advising project teams on best practices for working within a data-centric engineering environment. This role emphasizes data quality, tool optimization, and adherence to engineering standards, policies, and procedures. The position collaborates directly with project teams to enforce existing standards and help develop or refine workflows where needed. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong proficiency in Smart P&ID and possess working knowledge of other SmartPlant tools and related systems.

This position will report to the Manager of Engineering Technology.

This position is located in our Downton Houston office and is a Monday - Friday in-office role.

Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide project and site-based Process and Instrumentation Design (P&ID/SPPID) engineering support across projects related to LNG, oil & gas, chemicals, and power generation.
• Configure and manage SPID/SPPID projects in accordance with Venture Global standards and established workflows.
• Maintain a strong focus on data quality, integrity, and consistency throughout the project lifecycle.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and tool specialist, advising project teams on workflows, data structures, and best practices.
• Collaborate with IT, Engineering Technology administrators, and Project Engineering teams to develop innovative solutions and optimize SPID tool utilization.
• Provide user support and troubleshooting assistance related to SPID/SPPID and associated engineering tools.
• Perform regular audits of project data to identify and resolve technical or structural issues early, minimizing inefficiencies and schedule impacts.
• Plan and deliver short training sessions (e.g., Lunch & Learn) to support continuous improvement and user proficiency.
• Stay current with system enhancements, workflow changes, and integrated environment requirements, and communicate updates to project teams.
• Execute bulk data imports and other data management activities when appropriate to improve project efficiency.
• Interface directly with software vendors to escalate defects, request enhancements, and support Venture Global’s standard workflows.
• Customize and maintain report templates to automate report generation and issuance of engineering documentation.
• Perform routine database maintenance and manage local backups of relevant project data.
• Provide leadership to project teams by promoting best practices, data governance, and effective tool usage; communicate workflow conflicts and improvement opportunities to management teams.
• Document work processes, system changes, and procedural updates as required.
• Communicate effectively with project teams and management while working within a structured, integrated engineering environment.
• Continuously seek opportunities to enhance end-user experience and overall tool effectiveness

Required Qualifications:

• Expert-level knowledge of Smart P&ID (SPPID), with 10+ years of experience in system administration, configuration, and project deployment.
• Proven engineering or design experience utilizing Smart P&ID as a data-centric delivery tool.
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining custom symbols, reports, and project-specific configurations within Smart P&ID.
• Hands-on experience supporting major Smart P&ID version upgrades and associated workflows.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Intergraph SmartSketch.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly motivated, self-directed professional with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL).
• Experience within the engineering and/or construction industry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of Smart P&ID administrator and user training or certification.
• Strong understanding of data-centric execution methodologies.
• Experience performing Smart P&ID design and engineering on EPC projects.
• LNG project execution experience.

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.