DCS Operator, Process

Company Overview

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.

Location

Cameron

Job Description

The Process DCS Operator reports to the Process Shift Supervisor and serves as the primary point of contact during each shift for monitoring and initiating operating activities from the control room. This role is critical to ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the LNG facility.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate the DCS control console to monitor and regulate process variables and control the flow of process and utility streams in accordance with approved schedules.
• Operate assigned process areas in full compliance with company safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including permit and operating limits, to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
• Promptly report safety and environmental concerns, incidents, and deviations to the shift team.
• Ensure emergency response systems are available and functional, act as the first line of incident control, and complete all required safety and environmental documentation.
• Coordinate normal operations as well as start-ups and shutdowns (planned and emergency) in collaboration with field operators.
• Perform basic process calculations, including material balances and key operating parameters.
• Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and initial operation of the LNG facility as an active member of integrated commissioning and start-up teams alongside the EPC contractor.
• Record, compile, monitor, and report operating data and key process performance indicators.
• Serve as the central point of control for shift operations via the DCS, directing field operators and communicating critical process changes to supervision and affected upstream or downstream units.
• Evaluate and provide feedback on proposed operational changes and coordinate their implementation with field operators.
• Control the process within the defined operating envelope and established procedures to meet LNG production targets and product specifications, while continuously monitoring process stability and reliability.
• Troubleshoot process deviations and respond to process upsets and emergencies in accordance with approved procedures.
• Balance safe production, equipment reliability, operating costs, and environmental compliance through effective process control.
• Monitor and coordinate process interconnections across the LNG facility to maximize overall reliability and production.
• Review operating schedules, logs, and laboratory results to determine necessary adjustments to equipment controls to achieve required product quality and quantity.
• Maintain and enhance technical knowledge and skills by completing required refresher and competency-based training.
• Participate in training programs and serve as a mentor by providing on-the-job training, meaningful work assignments, and progress evaluations for trainees.
• Provide technical support during shift operations, identify reliability issues, and ensure they are communicated to the appropriate departments for resolution.
• Contribute to the development and revision of operating procedures and manuals.
• Participate in the development and delivery of the Operations Training Program and mentor plant operators through structured on-the-job training and performance monitoring.
• Collaborate with foreign experts during the initial operating period to facilitate effective transfer of technical knowledge and best practices.