Marine Risk Advisor

Venture Global LNG (“VG”) 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 Marine Risk Advisor.

General Description:

The Marine Risk Advisor will support the Marine Risk Manager, working closely with the safety, security and environmental personnel, as well as 3^rd party Stakeholders, to maintain safe marine operations. This person will support and work with the Marine Risk Manager in managing marine risk, completing MTMSA/TMSA audits and providing marine SME advice to VG.

This position reports directly to the Marine Risk Manager for Venture Global and is located in Houston, Texas with frequent travel to the LNG facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Terminal Operations
• Provide strategic marine support to Venture Global, through SME advice, support, and problem-solving based on best practices, reasonable care standards, and due diligence models.
• Promote marine HSSE, providing oversight and supporting VG terminal HSSE teams as it relates to the marine area.
• Work with Marine Supervisors and Persons-in-charge (PIC’s) to maintain safe and efficient cargo operations
• Support the Marine Risk Manager in the development of the marine risk register, and work with VG terminal HSSE to implement mitigations
• Develop on site specific process and procedures in line with international and Federal marine regulations and industry best practice
• Support the Marine Risk Manager and VG terminal to complete VG terminal MTMSA audits with Buyers and ship operators.  This includes reviewing documents, completing audit, developing reports and managing any observations with the terminal operator until close out
• Support the Marine Risk Manager to complete TMSA audits. This includes reviewing documents, completing audit, developing reports and managing any observations with the technical operator until close out
• Marine Risk management support at VG LNG terminals and oversight of marine risk registers.
• Assist with marine training, working with the on-site training team to highlight marine safety and best practice
• Provide SME overview for incident investigations, the close-out of non-conformities, and other audit findings.
• Work with the Marine HSSE Manager and crisis management team to implement marine response plan
• Work with respective terminal to maintain HSSE statistics and KPI’s with regards to marine operations
• Future Project Development
• Support the Venture Global projects team
• Provide SME advice and support throughout project development
• Ensure policy consistency and develop performance measurement and business improvement particularly to:
• Deliver effective, fit for purpose, marine advice, support and problem solving based on best practices, reasonable care standards and due diligence models
• Operate safely within Industry, Company, National and International standards and regulatory requirements
• Support regulatory and environmental compliance
• Assist in conducting safety audits to help build a positive safety culture that promotes learning and sharing
• Support HSSE activities for marine interface operations
• Work with others on the operations team in the preparation and presentation of materials and other information on the ‘safety case’ for VG’s proprietary systems

Qualifications:

Education and Certifications:  bachelor’s or associate degree in engineering, marine Class 2 or other relevant technical discipline or acceptable equivalent work experience.

Experience: 

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience working in marine and terminal operations, including experience in line with the OCIMF MTMSA framework.
• Experience working with LNG or other cryogenic hydrocarbon liquids and associated systems; however petrochemical (either shipboard or terminal) operational experience may be considered.
• Have a good understanding of contractor management with 3^rd party marine operations, including pilotage, tugs, line handling etc.
• Commissioning and startup would be advantageous
• An understanding of projects work
• Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing status

 Skills: 

• An acute sensitivity to marine safety issues in a hazardous environment and experience with marine risk management.
• An acute knowledge of the OCIMF marine industry best practices guidance for Marine Terminal and LNG vessel technical operations.
• Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.  
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization and with individuals and groups from different disciplines, industries and governmental agencies. 
• Able to work with a culturally diverse group of technical individuals whose skills cover the range required to operate and maintain the LNG terminal and Liquefaction production facilities.
• 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 world class operations.
• Organized and able to manage multiple activities and programs in timely fashion and with a high degree of accuracy; able to meet work deadlines.  
• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills.  
• Computer knowledge including Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, Project & PowerPoint.   Knowledge of Optimoor, LNG Ship/Shore Interfaces and MIS Mainstay is a plus.

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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