Supervisor, Maintenance-Planning

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 of Maintenance Supervisor - Planning.

General Description:

The Maintenance Planning Supervisor reports to the Maintenance Director and leads the efficient and effective planning and scheduling of maintenance work at Venture Global Plaquemines Liquefied Natural Gas facility. The Maintenance Planning Supervisor is responsible for working with other Supervisors, Managers and Directors within the Operations & Maintenance departments.

Responsibilities:

Ensures direct reports plan and schedule maintenance work according to VGIMS (Venture Global Integrity Management System), Maintenance Manual and Work Management process and procedures.

Manages and lead strategic and tactical planning meetings, such as daily Operations-Maintenance meetings, weekly planning/schedule review meetings, backlog review meetings, among others.

Manages the CMMS system and acts as the point of contact for CMMS improvements or changes and administration.

Development of required maintenance budget. Ensures direct reports effectively adhere to business controls, approved contracts/suppliers and direct/indirect cost are captured in a work order approval process to effectively monitor and control maintenance budget expenditure.

Functions as maintenance focal representative who balances operational plant requirements to achieve optimum plant availability with minimum adverse impact to the maintenance scheduled work.

Supports development of asset Maintenance Key Performance Indicators to identify Non-Compliance root causes and resolution.

Conducts planning, scheduling and execution workflow and processes audits. Introduces best practices aimed to improving planning and scheduling efficiency and effectiveness.

Participates in and /or lead Ready for Operations (RFO) maintenance projects to develop required maintenance systems, process and procedures before commercial operations.

Assists with the pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and initial operation of the Facility. This will include being a vital member of the integrated commissioning / start-up team(s) with the EPC contractor.

Manages and approve direct reports timecards according to Venture Global LNG Policies and Procedures.

Supports and develops direct reports through competency assessments and skills development training.

Monitor direct reports individual performances. Provide informal mentoring and instruction, conduct annual performance reviews. Holds individuals accountable for performance and behavior.

Ensures direct reports monitor contractor work execution, completion, and demobilization according to contractor management procedures. Manage contractor work quality/non-compliances along with contract teams.

Qualifications:

Education and Certifications

• Minimum a high school diploma or GED. Technical degree, or a nationally recognized standard (such as NCCER) is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum ten (10) to fifteen (15) years of maintenance work experience in Oil and Gas, LNG, or petrochemical facilities.
• At least three (3) years must be at a supervisory level.
• Strong knowledge and experience in Planning, Scheduling and Execution processes, procedures, and best practices.
• CMMS definition and build are a plus. SAP experience is preferred, familiar with PM, MM Modules.
• Turnaround planning experience is a plus.
• Management/Supervision of small to medium scale projects.
• Commissioning, startup, and maintenance of Oil & Gas or petrochemical facilities.

Skills:

Strong leadership and organizational skills are required.

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.

Credibility to set high standards and promote continuous improvements initiatives.

Able to work with a culturally diverse group of technical individuals.

Possess the personality and ability to relate to and to establish a mutually respectful relationship with management, peers and the various facility level workers who are all responsible for ensuring good operations.

Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills.

Computer knowledge including Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, Project and PowerPoint.

Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing status.

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.

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