Principal Engineer, Electrical at Venture Global LNG

Port Sulphur, Louisiana, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Oil & Gas, LNG, EnergyIndustries

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Professional Engineering License is preferred
A minimum of fifteen (15) years’ experience working in a senior engineering capacity with Electrical equipment in an industrial setting in engineering or operations
Oil and Gas experience is required, with preference in LNG applications (petrochemical, NGL, cryogenic natural gas processing, or other hydrocarbon processing experience may be acceptable)
Extensive knowledge of motors, gas turbines (Frames & Aero-derivatives) and compressors is required
In-depth understanding of motors, transformers, switchgear and other electrical equipment
Familiarity with associated industry standards, guidelines and codes
Working knowledge of general plant equipment in the Oil & Gas industry
Knowledge of CMMS Systems
RCFA tools for conducting failure analysis

Responsibilities

Serves as a resident company Subject Matter Expert, providing advice and guidance on Electrical system engineering issues
Provide day-to-day Electrical systems support to the Maintenance & Operations teams to ensure continued operability of plant equipment
Provide advanced diagnostic support to allow rapid production recovery in the event of equipment failure and forced plant outage
Provide Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) leadership during RCFA exercises, including the ability to wrap up summaries (with causes and recommendations) and present to concerned parties
Provide interpretation and evaluation services to analysis and recommendations from the Reliability Technicians on predictive programs
Provide support to the Maintenance team for Turnaround planning and execution
Support availability tracking and improving the overall reliability for plant equipment
Responsible for evaluating the workflow process, identification of critical spares, spare parts storage and preservation requirements for Electrical systems throughout the plant
Developing and progressing the Ready for Operations (RFO) activities, ensuring seamless transition of the facility from EPC to the operations phase
Provide intermediate level Reliability Engineering support to the Operations team, focusing on Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Electrical EngineeringMotorsTransformersSwitchgearRoot Cause Failure AnalysisRCFAReliability Centered MaintenanceRCMOil & GasIndustry StandardsCodes

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the location for this Principal Engineer, Electrical role?

The position is based in Point Celeste, LA.

What salary or compensation does this role offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills and expertise are required for this position?

The role requires being a technical SME in Electrical Engineering with in-depth understanding of motors, transformers, switchgear, and other electrical equipment, familiarity with industry standards, guidelines, and codes, and working knowledge of general plant equipment in the Oil & Gas industry. Intermediate level Reliability Engineering support is also needed, including RCFA and RCM techniques.

What does the team structure look like for this role?

This role reports to the Director, Electrical Engineering and provides support to the Maintenance & Operations teams.

What makes a strong candidate for this Principal Engineer position?

A strong candidate is a technical SME in Electrical Engineering with deep knowledge of electrical equipment, industry codes, Oil & Gas plant equipment, and intermediate Reliability Engineering skills in RCFA and RCM.

Venture Global LNG

Produces and exports liquefied natural gas

About Venture Global LNG

Venture Global LNG produces and exports liquefied natural gas (LNG) from North America to international markets. The process involves cooling natural gas to a liquid state, making it easier to store and transport. The company operates large-scale LNG export facilities, currently developing three major sites in Louisiana. These facilities are designed to optimize logistics and reduce costs, allowing Venture Global LNG to offer low prices to a diverse range of clients, including energy companies and utilities. Unlike many competitors, Venture Global LNG focuses on efficiency and long-term contracts, which provide stable revenue and help manage market risks. The company's goal is to meet the increasing global demand for cleaner energy while maintaining a competitive edge in the LNG market.

Arlington, VirginiaHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$10,100MTotal Funding

DEBTCompany Stage

Industrial & Manufacturing, EnergyIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Increased competition from Qatar and Australia may impact market share.

Stricter EU environmental regulations could affect North American LNG demand.

Rising raw material costs may lead to budget overruns in ongoing projects.

Differentiation

Venture Global LNG focuses on low-cost, clean, and reliable LNG production.

The company leverages innovative production methods to maintain a competitive edge.

Strategically located facilities optimize logistics and reduce costs for global clients.

Upsides

Global LNG demand is expected to grow by 3.4% annually through 2030.

U.S. policy changes expedite LNG export approvals, benefiting existing infrastructure.

Technological advancements reduce costs and improve efficiency in LNG production.

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