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Venture Global LNG ("Venture Global") is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. Thecompany'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, VentureGlobal'smodular, mid-scale plant design will replace traditional designs as it allows for the same efficiency and operational reliability at significantly lower capital cost.

TheProcessDCS Operatorreports to theProcessShift Supervisor and serves as the primary point of contact during each shift for monitoring andinitiatingoperating activities from the control room. This role is critical to ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the LNG facility.

TheProcessDCS Operatorworks closely with all facility operations personnel, as well assupervisors,managers, anddirectors within the Operations and Maintenance departments, to manage andoptimizethe LNG liquefaction facility. This is a leadership position that requires a strong understanding of and qualification in DCS and SIS (Safetyinstrumentedsystems), pretreatment, liquefaction, storage, loading, utilities, and emergency management systems.

Responsibilities:

Operate the DCS control console tomonitorand regulate process variables and control the flow of process and utility streamsin accordance withapproved 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 thecentral pointof 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 continuouslymonitoringprocess stability and reliability.

Troubleshoot process deviations and respond to process upsets and emergenciesin accordance withapproved 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 todeterminenecessary 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,identifyreliability issues, and ensure they are communicated to theappropriate departmentsfor 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 theinitialoperating period tofacilitateeffective transfer of technical knowledge and best practices.

Qualifications:

Education and Certifications:Associate degreeinrelated field,relevant militarytrainingor equivalent experience. High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) is required.

Experience:Eight (8) years' experience, of which four (4) have been as a DCS Operator, commissioning, startup & operations in oil & gas, petrochemical.

Skills:

Strong leadership and administrative abilities arerequired.

An acute sensitivity to safety issues in a hazardous environment.

Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills under high stress and pressured situations, maintain professionalism in all circumstances.

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 rangerequiredtooperateand maintain the liquefaction production facilities. Work to develop and mentor others.

Possess the ability to relate to and toestablisha mutually respectful relationship with management,peersand the various facility level workerswhomare all responsible for ensuring operational excellence.

Organized, planning skills, able to manage multiple activities and programs intimelyfashion and with a high degree of accuracy, able to meet work deadlines.

Exceptional problem solving, decision making, and analytical skills.

Computer knowledgeinMicrosoft Office Suite,including Word, Excel, Access,Projectand PowerPoint.

Englishproficiencyrequired.

Dailyaccountability:

Maintain safe and stable operation

Keep required quality of product

Plant productivity improvement

Mustmaintaina Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card ingood standing status.

Direct Reports:

None

Freedom To Act:

ProcessDCS Operator requires minimal supervision.

Work Conditions:

Jobis performed in an industrial plant environment.

Limited travel and temporary assignmentrequiredas business conditions dictate.

Subject to drug & alcohol testing, per applicable federal regulations or as required by Venture Global LNG.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, work at height above ground on stairs and catwalks, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear, smell, type and write.

Must be able to board a ship via a gangway, climb to the top of a tank (200+ steps), scale vertical steel ladder up to forty feet or more in height and lift and move objects weighting up to 30 pounds.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work indoors & outdoors, and be exposed to year-roundweather conditions, ocean environment, and noise.Therearea considerablenumberof outdoor activities involved.

Specific vision abilitiesrequiredinclude close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depthperception,and the ability to adjust focus.

Required to pass regularly scheduled physical examinations mandated by regulatory authorities.

Required to obtain mandated certification by attendingcompany-sponsored training in basic first aid, CPR, AED & LNG firefighting.

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 discriminateon the basis ofrace, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age,non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteranstatusor any other basis covered byappropriate law.