Senior Engineer, Production

Venture Global LNG • Arlington, VA

2d • $158,000 - $186,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Venture Global LNG is seeking a Senior Production Engineer to join their team in Arlington, VA. This role will support Production engineering, Process engineering, and Operations across all facilities. The position is responsible for ensuring plant operations are program compliant and that production volumes are delivered safely and reliably. This is a fast-paced environment that requires drive, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn and grow rapidly. The role focuses on process modeling and simulation to understand plant performance, optimize production, and support the day-to-day application of plant models. The successful candidate will collaborate with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams, contributing to real-time operational decisions and supporting long-term, high-impact decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 5-10 years of relevant industry experience.
• Must possess deep interest in physics-based engineering modeling, data analytics, and data science/machine learning methodologies.
• Understands where each of the above approaches fit, i.e., strengths, weaknesses, and applicability.
• Deep expertise in automation of engineering and AI models in a real-time environment.
• Engages with stakeholders across the organization to onboard and incorporate feedback.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365 Application Suite, process modeling tools such as Unisim/Aspen HYSYS, AI models (e.g., neural networks).
• High level of energy and motivation to excel within the organization.
• Goes above and beyond and takes initiative.

Nice To Haves

• Higher degrees (Masters or PhD) preferred.
• LNG experience is a plus.
• Some basic programming skills is a plus (C++, Python etc.).

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of the Venture Global LNG process.
• Create/validate steady-state and dynamic process models of the LNG process units using industry standard tools (e.g., Aspen HYSYS).
• Utilize appropriate methodologies such as data-driven, physics-based, and data analytics models depending on the objectives.
• Formulate solutions to create technology systems to sustain model recommendations to improve performance, including automation of models (engineering, AI, and hybrid) as part of real-time systems.
• Engage with stakeholders (engineering, IT, operations) and build positive relationships.
• Analyze plant data and model outputs to identify optimization opportunities and troubleshoot operational issues.
• Assist in evaluating the impact of process changes, debottlenecking studies, and efficiency improvements.
• Innovate and drive continuous improvement.
• Travel to all Louisiana LNG Facilities as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior