Pipeline Maintenance Manager, Planner

Venture Global LNG ("Venture Global") is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company's two 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 Pipeline Maintenance Manager, Planner & Scheduler located in Houston, Texas.

General Description:

The Pipeline Maintenance Manager, Planner & Scheduler reports to the Director, Operations – Pipelines and is responsible for the effective Preventive and Corrective planning of maintenance work at Venture Global pipelines and pipeline facilities. The Maintenance Planner & Scheduler is responsible for working with Technicians and Supervisors within the Operations & Maintenance Departments.

Responsibilities:

• Build plans and assist with scheduling of maintenance work according to Venture Global HSSE process and procedures. Plan tasks that prevent or mitigate exposures to unsafe maintenance work conditions.
• Build plans and assist with scheduling of maintenance work according to VGIMS (Venture Global Integrity Management System), Maintenance Manual and Work Management process and procedures.
• Strict adherence to VGLNG business controls, approved contracts/suppliers. Capture direct/indirect cost in a work order approval process in order to effectively monitor and control maintenance budget expenditure. Produce cost estimated as required.
• Coordinate and lead planning meetings, such as operations-Maintenance meetings, weekly planning/schedule alignment/review meetings, backlog review meetings, among others.
• Build plans that minimize downtime and utilizes resources to a safe, efficient and effective capacity level.
• Identifies, plan, expedite required material, parts, external resources, third parties, contractors, equipment and tools to support the execution of the maintenance work.
• Identifies potential constraints/deficiencies that could impact the maintenance schedule and recommend corrective actions.
• Initiate procurement and tracks the status of planned material and contract services.
• Identifies, plan, coordinate and assist with the scheduling of Support Services resources (such as Scaffolding, Insulation, painting, etc.) in a coordinated manner to develop an integrated plan.
• Develop annual maintenance preventive maintenance plan and resource demand/profile.
• Develop Maintenance Scope of Work for contract services, included the development maintenance work packs as required.
• Works in close coordination and consultation with Maintenance Supervisors and Maintenance Technicians while planning and scheduling upcoming maintenance work.
• Works in close coordination and consultation with Supply Chain Management department while planning and scheduling required materials and contract services.
• Reports contractor work quality/non-compliances issues to direct Supervisor, Support Services Supervisor and Supply Chain Department, as required.
• Development, implementation and utilization of Maintenance Planning & Scheduling best practices, such as - but not limited: Backlog and Fore Log Management, Standard Job plans, Time on tools, Service Deliverable Dates (SDD), Standard Norms, among others.
• Assist with implementation of CMMS and training of end users.
• Sustain a continuous planning, scheduling and execution work flow and processes audits. Introduces best practices aimed to improving planning and scheduling efficiency and effectiveness.
• Supports development of weekly and monthly maintenance key performance indicators report (KPIs). Identify Non-Compliance root causes, proposes and implement resolution.
• Participates and /or lead Pipeline Ready for Operations (RFO) maintenance projects in order to develop required planning maintenance systems, process and procedures.
• Holds personal accountability for own performance and behavior.
• Works in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations affecting pipeline operations including EPA, DOT, OSHA and PHMSA.

Qualifications:

Education and Certifications

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

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of routine maintenance scheduler work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of computer knowledge and experience in Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.
• Strong knowledge and experience in Planning, Scheduling and Execution processes, procedures, and best practices.
• CMMS experience, such as SAP, Maximo, etc. Proficiency is a plus.
• SAP/Prometheus experience is preferred.
• MS Project experience is a plus.
• Understanding of pipeline systems, safety standards, and regulatory requirements is preferred.
• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills are required. Methodical detail orientated.
• Organized, strong planning skills, able to manage multiple activities in timely fashion and with a high degree of accuracy, able to meet work deadlines.
• Strong knowledge and experience in Planning, Scheduling and Execution processes, procedures and best practices.

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.