Senior Analyst, Continuous Improvement - Root Cause Analysis

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 Senior Analyst, Continuous Improvement - RCA.  This role can be based from any of our locations; Arlington, VA, Cameron, LA, or Point Celeste, LA. 

General Description:

The Senior Analyst, Continuous Improvement - RCA is responsible for driving root cause analysis (RCA) programs across procurement, engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations within the LNG business. This role ensures that systemic issues are identified, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) are implemented, and lessons learned are shared and sustained enterprise-wide.Reporting to the Senior Director, Continuous Improvement, the RCA Leader partners closely with Quality, HSSE, Operations, and Supply Chain to embed structured problem-solving methodologies that reduce defects, improve reliability, and drive long-term operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and facilitate structured RCA workshops for major events, recurring issues, and high-cost failures.
• Standardize RCA methodology and tools across the business to ensure consistency and rigor.
• Ensure CAPA actions are defined, executed, and closed with measurable impact.
• Drive Lessons learned across the business
• Measure and drive projects to improve COQ.

• Analyze failure data to identify trends and systemic risks.
• Drive defect elimination programs across EPC, commissioning, and LNG operations.
• Partner with HSSE and Quality to reduce risks to safety, compliance, and operational reliability.

• Capture, document, and share lessons learned across procurement, project delivery, and operations.
• Build a centralized knowledge base of RCA cases, corrective actions, and effectiveness reviews.
• Ensure lessons learned are embedded into design standards, training, and operating procedures.

• Track RCA effectiveness through KPIs and provide regular updates to CI leadership.
• Quantify financial and operational benefits from RCA and CAPA actions.
• Use dashboards and analytics to provide transparency to senior leadership.

• Train engineers, operators, and managers on RCA methodologies (e.g., 5-Why, Fishbone, Fault Tree).
• Build a problem-solving mindset across the business to proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Mentor RCA specialists and develop internal capability for advanced RCA.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Operations, or related field required.

Experience

• 5+ years in quality, operations, or CI roles in LNG, oil & gas, or industrial sectors.
• Proven experience leading RCA programs with measurable outcomes.
• Strong background in CAPA management and defect elimination.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in RCA tools and structured problem-solving methods.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
• Strong analytical and facilitation skill.

Leadership Attributes

• Collaborative leader with ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Skilled facilitator who can engage all levels of the organization.
• Results-driven with a passion for operational excellence.

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.