Director, Engineering

Venture Global LNG•Plaquemines Parish, LA, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Venture Global LNG is seeking a Director, Engineering for its Plaquemines facility. The company builds and operates LNG export facilities in Louisiana and is expanding gas-fired power generation to supply off-grid AI data centers. Its modular, mid-scale LNG design aims to deliver the efficiency and reliability of traditional plants at significantly lower capital cost. The Director of Engineering will lead engineering for a portfolio of brownfield projects at an operating facility, guiding project engineers and multidisciplinary subject matter experts from feasibility and front-end design through IFC packages and field execution. The role reports directly to the Senior Director of Engineering and calls for a self-starter who can set direction in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment, make timely engineering decisions, and work directly in the field, calculations, and meetings. The Director will improve designs and business results, develop project engineers, build fit-for-purpose processes, and partner with Operations and other stakeholders to deliver safe projects that meet cost, schedule, and technical requirements.

Requirements

At least 15 years of progressive experience in LNG, natural gas processing, cryogenic, or petrochemical facilities, including maintenance and project engineering.
At least three years of engineering supervisory experience.
Both corporate and field experience, including at least one operations or maintenance support role at an oil, gas, or LNG facility.
Significant design engineering experience at an engineering design firm or through developing IFC packages and supporting construction.
Deep understanding of management of change, PHA, LOPA, and the effects of modifications on safety-related designs, including SIS.
In-depth knowledge of API, ASME B31.3, and other codes governing safe design of LNG facilities.
Regulatory experience with FERC/PHMSA, NFPA 59A, and 49 CFR Part 193.
In-depth technical expertise in at least one discipline and ability to complete calculations as required.
Strong grasp of capital project economics, including break-even analysis, OPEX, NPV, and business trade-offs that optimize shareholder returns.
In-depth knowledge of budgeting, planning, and scheduling.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license; Louisiana licensure or ability to obtain it by comity.
Self-starter with a strong bias for action and ability to set direction in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

Lead engineering for brownfield projects at an operating facility, directing project engineers and multidisciplinary subject matter experts from feasibility and front-end design through IFC packages and field execution.
Improve established designs and business results by leveraging resources outside the role's direct control.
Support construction and turnaround teams with timely RFI responses and field support.
Develop project engineers within the stage-gate process and adapt the process to fit Venture Global's execution strategy.
Build procedures and processes across disciplines, identify execution gaps, and engage stakeholders to gain buy-in and support.
Establish and track project KPIs, using leading and lagging indicators to manage risk, including when dedicated project controls support is limited.
Develop innovative approaches to meet cost, schedule, and technical requirements, supported by risk assessments and feasibility studies that comply with applicable codes, standards, and technical requirements.
Partner with Operations to understand project needs and develop feasibility and cost/break-even analyses with limited information.
Present to stakeholders at all levels, including executives, plant management, direct reports, and Finance.
Make timely engineering decisions that advance projects while upholding applicable standards and process safety.