Technician, Instrument & Controls

Venture Global LNG•Port Sulphur, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technician, Instrumentation & Electrical will report to the Operations Manager. The Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment supporting safe and reliable operations. This role ensures compliance with regulatory, safety, and company standards while supporting operational uptime and asset integrity.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
5+ years of experience in instrumentation and control systems in an industrial, pipeline, or energy environment
Working knowledge of PLC systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.)
Experience with SCADA systems and remote telemetry units (RTUs)
Strong understanding of electrical systems up to 480V
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and electrical schematics
Valid driver’s license
Maintenance planning and scheduling experience preferred.
Understanding of project development and delivery.
Experience in natural gas and/or midstream operations
Strong knowledge of electrical industrial standards and regulations
Strong work experience maintaining and troubleshooting controls systems, dedicated applications, Analyzer and F&G, such as – but not limited to, System administration, backup/recovery programs, access control, alarm management, and cybersecurity interfaces
Strong experience maintaining and troubleshooting DCS/SIS/PLCs and dedicated applications systems
Working knowledge of PLC systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.)
Experience with SCADA systems and remote telemetry units (RTUs)
Experience with GC Analyzer Systems as well as F&G Systems (field and buildings).
Applied knowledge of maintenance and troubleshooting of dedicated application systems such as, but not limited to, rotating machinery vibration and speed monitoring systems, tank gauging systems.
Experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of industrial network communication systems (hardware and software).
Knowledge with CMMS systems work management process (Work order process). SAP experience is preferred.
Experience with MOC, PSSR, HAZID/HAZOP.
Periodic travel to project sites and consultant offices.
TWIC holder or ability to obtain TWIC
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and enter confined spaces
Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays and respond to call outs and emergencies
Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules
Must be able to respond to an emergency at the station within 60 minutes
Must possess valid driver’s license and meet company insurability requirements
May be required to possess a commercial driver’s license, drive a company commercial vehicle and comply with all commercial vehicle regulations
Strong leadership and organizational skills are required
Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic ability
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization and with individuals and groups from different disciplines, industries and governmental agencies
Organized, strong planning skills, able to manage multiple activities in timely fashion and with a high degree of accuracy, able to meet work deadlines.
Analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
Computer knowledge including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Ability to work independently in remote locations
Strategic planning & operational excellence.
Commitment to the highest safety and quality standards.
Position is subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing per 49 CFR Part 40

Nice To Haves

Technical degree or certification in Instrumentation, Electrical Technology, or related field preferred
Maintenance planning and scheduling experience preferred.
SAP experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in commissioning activities
Assist with the CMMS build out
Install, calibrate, test, and maintain instrumentation including pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters
Troubleshoot and repair control systems, PLCs, RTUs, and associated communication networks
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on control valves, analyzers, and electrical components
Configure and maintain SCADA systems and field communication devices
Interpret P&IDs, loop drawings, wiring schematics, and technical manuals
Support commissioning, startup, and shutdown activities
Participate in root cause analysis and failure investigations
Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and regulatory requirements
Support emergency response activities as required
Functions as Maintenance SME (Subject Matter Expert) for Instrumentation & Controls systems.
Understanding of requirements needed to execute control system (DCS, PLCs, SIS, F&G and stand-alone applications) maintenance work.
Understand maintenance work scope and applicable Operations and Maintenance processes and procedures.
Understand the execution of preventive and corrective maintenance electrical work according to VG Pipeline HSSE process, procedures, standards and regulations.
Familiar with measurement systems and flow computers.
Familiar with API RPs associated with pipeline design and operation.
Provide tracking, status reporting, and project progress updates to project management.
Responsible for population of Load Sheets associated with the workstream.
Functions as interface between Maintenance, Engineering and other VG departments.
Functions as SME for industrial communications protocols and control networks.
Coordinate identification of local suppliers for spare data/pricing information (missing)
Responsible to populate missing core tag data in SPILs as required
Responsible to submit MM creation based on vendor recommended spares where missing or as required for BOM development
Travel including nights and weekends, as needed
Other duties as required