Lead, Document Control

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 Document Control Lead located in Houston, Texas.

General Description:

The Venture Global (VG) Operations Document Control Lead (ODC) will function under the direction of the Director, Pipelines and perform the safe, efficient and effective execution of all VG Document Control standards for pipeline operations. The DC Lead is accountable to ensure adherence to company standards and processes, and interface with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering and other departments to provide effective information and documentation support. This roles is responsible for managing, organizing, and ensuring compliance of all documentation related to pipeline engineering, construction, operations, and regulatory requirements. A key aspect of this role is maintaining documentation in accordance with 49 CFR 192, which governs the safety standards for gas pipelines.

Responsibilities:

Governance and Control

- Ensure the effective application of Venture Global Document Control processes, procedures, numbering standards, tools and systems.

- Perform Document Control activities including the management of all drawings, correspondence, internal documentation, and final documentation for operations.

- Support document control activities with facility documents in both electronic and hard copy as applicable.

- Ensure interface and alignment with the Operations Management of Change (MOC), Control of Work (COW), Capital Projects and Turnaround processes.

- Ensure appropriate access controls and protections are enacted when engaging and disseminating documentation.

- Track document revisions, maintain version history, and prepare for internal and external audits by regulatory bodies (e.g. PHMSA, State Agencies, other)

- Interface and assurance that External Document Control functions conform and deliver to Venture Global Document Control standards.

- Utilize and share lessons learned in accordance with Venture Global best practices

- Responsible for maintaining integrity of the Facility and Pipeline information stored in Venture Global Information Management System (IMS)

- Respond to user queries and status requests.

Interfaces

- Develop and maintain interfaces with key stakeholders within the Company as well as external as applicable.

- Assist internal and external stakeholders in understanding and maintaining proper documentation processes to meet corporate, regulatory, and compliance standards.

- Support and champion document management standardization objectives through the provision of training and other knowledge sharing activities.

- Research and maintain awareness of Document Control standards and business best practices for facility documentation.

- Efficient and close coordination with VG Pipeline Operations to interface and closeout all Management of Change (MOC) and Control of Work (COW) activities.

Administration

- Ensure Operations Management of Change (MOC), Control of Work (COW), Capital Projects and Turnaround processes always align to VG – Document Control work processes and standards.

- Deliver efficient, effective, and secure management of documents and user support that includes document capture, quality assessment, rejection as applicable, numbering, updating, review routing, distribution to ensure that documents adhere to the documentation requirements (name, revisions, review and approved, etc.)

- Maintain and update all pipeline related documents including but not limited to: correspondence, engineering, technical, supplier, regulatory, maintenance, quality and integrity.

- Process incoming requests accurately, and in a timely fashion.

- Timely distribution of documents based on pre-approved Document Distribution Matrix (DDM).

- Perform quality assurance to ensure integrity and accuracy of the Master Document List.

- Facilitate training and guidance for end users on the use of the IMS.

- Assist internal and external stakeholders in understanding and maintaining proper documentation processes to meet corporate, regulatory, and compliance standards.

- Oversee the application of document numbers and the delivery of documents.

- Daily contact with Venture Global Operations Information Manager.

- Proactive in addressing or sharing issues with others who can address them.

Qualifications:

Education and Certifications

- High School Graduate or equivalent. B.S. preferred.

Experience:

- Ten (10) years of experience as a Document Controller

- Consideration will be made for blended experience if relevant experience exists within the Oil & Gas or Energy sectors.

- Relevant professional experience gained from at least two different job roles related to engineering document management on projects or business assets.

- Expert proficiency in Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS), SDX, SharePoint, etc.

- Prior experience in a Client/Operator role and experience in a Client Operations environment preferred.

- Firm understanding of Inspection, Maintenance, and Integrity Management documentation (as per industry best practices)

- Strong Communication and Collaboration Skills.

- Detail oriented and organized.

- Firm knowled of Pipeline Safety Regulations, particularly 49 CFR Part 192.

Skills:

- Sound knowledge of Information and Document Management processes

- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, across all departments irrespective of seniority, organizational or contractual boundaries

- High level of self-motivation

- Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills

- Advanced user of MS Office suite of software

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.