Coordinator, Permit to Work
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:
Coordinator, Permit to WorkLocated:
PlaqueminesSummary
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.
The Permit to Work Coordinator serves as a central point of contact for all work activities pertaining to permit coordination at Venture Global’s LNG facility. The Permit to Work Coordinator role is responsible for implementing the Permit to Work system to support operational safety and compliance policies, procedures and forms. The PTW Coordinator will provide guidance to operations, maintenance & contractor personnel on completion of appropriate permits to perform work. The incumbent will possess skills in completing Job Hazard Analysis, understanding of HAZOP’s, Lock-Out-Tag-Out and all safety related policies and procedures.
General Description Duties & Responsibilities
Ensuring compliance with all relevant policies and procedures associated with work activities, including crane lifting and rigging, mechanical isolation, inhibited isolations, and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
Verify the certification of employees operating equipment and machinery.
Conduct onsite audits to ensure compliance with the Permit to Work (PTW) process and all applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.
Close out permits and ensure proper documentation filing and retention controls are adhered to.
Keep all supervisory personnel informed of any safety, environmental, or compliance issues.
Assist operations, maintenance, and contractor personnel in identifying the necessary permits for their daily work.
Maintain a good understanding of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), and plant operations to aid in permit identification.
Ensure that the responsible person in charge of a unit, plant, or installation is aware of all ongoing work activities.
Facilitate the proper display of permits and confirm their appropriateness.
Effectively communicate with the Operations Day Supervisor, Shift Supervisor, DCS Panel Operator, and Area Authority regarding any critical or potential impacts to facility or field operations to ensure safe work progression.
Participate in planning meetings for all major shutdown work and provide feedback to plant supervision on improvement opportunities for the PTW process.
Collaborate with other PTW coordinators to ensure consistency in the PTW process.
Identify hazards and risks associated with job sites and tasks and recommend mitigations to reduce residual hazards.
Ensure an adequate supply of permits is maintained.
Monitor and control locks, keys, and associated devices necessary for performing isolations, such as chains and tags.
Maintain the required level of training to administer the PTW process and may be required to conduct PTW training sessions.
Engage in all necessary procedures related to the operation and responsibilities of the PTW system.
Ensure that all users of the PTW system meet the minimum competency requirements.
Assist in planning and facilitating operational activities, including routine, regulatory, and turnaround activities in the VG LNG facility, which encompasses utilities, pretreatment, liquefaction, storage and loading, and Power Island operations.
Participate in Incident Command and Emergency Management drills and actual emergencies.
Qualifications
Moderate leadership and administrative abilities are required.
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the facility and equipment operations.
Effectively coordinate and relate to various construction and maintenance activities occurring within the entire complex.
Manage multiple activities while recognizing and understanding their impact on other areas of operation.
Maintain complete knowledge of regulatory agency and company requirements concerning critical safety measures, including first line break, hot work, cold work, confined space, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and other essential safety protocols to ensure personnel health and safety, equipment care, and environmental protection.
Adapt to changing conditions and make sound decisions with minimal supervision.
Exhibit strong communication skills to effectively interact with both company and contract personnel, possessing the ability to understand and convey hazards associated with the work performed.
Maintain a positive and open-minded approach, collaborating seamlessly with other disciplines while demonstrating self-motivation and the ability to work promptly.
Plan and organize tasks efficiently.
Stay aware of Quality, Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (QHSE) issues within the facility by actively participating in meetings and daily communications with plant supervision.
Proficient in using computer applications including Apple Mac, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, Project, and PowerPoint).
Required experience
At least ten (10) years working experience in Operations with LNG or other cryogenic hydrocarbon liquids and associated systems is preferred; however petrochemical and refining operational experience may be considered acceptable.
Preferred Experience
Six (6) years’ working experience in commissioning, startup & operations in oil & gas, or petrochemical facilities, of which at least three (3) years must in coordinating shutdown/turnaround activities.
Experience with Enablon preferred.
Required Education
Associate degree in related field, relevant military training or equivalent experience.
Licensing & Certifications
Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing status
Direct Reports
None
Freedom to Act
Permit to Work Coordinator will undergo initial training until he/she will have an understanding LNG liquefaction, storage and cargo loading operations and documentation.
Work Conditions
Job is performed in an industrial plant environment.
Limited travel and temporary assignment required as business conditions dictate.
Subject to drug & alcohol testing, per applicable federal regulations or as required by Venture Global LNG.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, work at height above ground on stairs and catwalks, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear, smell, type and write.
Must be able to board a ship via a gangway, climb to the top of a tank (200+ steps), scale vertical steel ladder up to forty feet or more in height and lift and move objects weighting up to 30 pounds.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work indoors & outdoors, and be exposed to year-around weather conditions, ocean environment, and noise. There is a considerable number of outdoor activities involved.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Required to pass regularly scheduled physical examinations mandated by regulatory authorities.
Required to obtain mandated certification by attending Company-sponsored training in basic first aid, CPR, AED & LNG firefighting.
ADA Job Requirements
Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that the essential functions of the job can be performed and not hinder the employee's performance due to physical, mental or emotional disability.
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.