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.

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We are seeking qualified applicants for the position of Coordinator, Permit to Work located in Cameron, LA.

Summary

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 Superintendents, 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

Required Experience

• 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 and/or 6+ years working experience in commissioning, startup & operations in oil & gas, or petrochemical facilities.

Preferred Experience

• 3+ years in coordinating shutdown/turnaround activities in oil & gas, or petrochemical facilities.
• Experience with Enablon e-Permitting systems.

Required Education

• Associate degree in related field, relevant military training or equivalent experience. High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) is required.  

Required Skills:

• 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).

Licensing & Certifications

• Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing status.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state-issued driver’s license in good standing and agree to continuous record monitoring.

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.