Technician, Laboratory

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.

We are seeking a Technician, Laboratory to join our team at the Plaquemines LNG Facility that is located in Point Celeste, Louisiana.

This role reports to the Laboratory Supervisor and will be responsible for progressing the Ready for Operations (RFO) activities, ensuring seamless transition of the facility from EPC to the operations phase. This entails assisting in validating procedures and work instructions for testing, analysis reporting and chemicals management.

The role will be responsible for conducting the analysis of samples for a typical LNG plant, analysis of which shall include, but not necessarily be limited to:

• LNG composition (Before and after treatment)
• Refrigerant composition
• Dewpoint (Natural Gas & other gases)
• Water (produced, waste, cooling)
• Amine testing
• Environmental Waste Streams
• Cargo Certificates of Analysis

The incumbent shall also be familiar with sampling procedures and associated laboratory equipment to perform analysis of the above components.

Responsibilities:

• Test and analyze the above-mentioned sample types, record lab results and generate summary reports
• Run daily quality control checks on applicable instrumentation following GPA and ASTM standards
• Operate laboratory equipment to perform required analysis, trouble shoot equipment difficulties and initiate minor repairs
• Basic inventory management of laboratory supplies and parts
• Execute daily laboratory tasks and requests in a timely manner with high degree of accuracy and efficiency
• Collaborate with other laboratory technicians on activities

Qualifications:

• Education and Certifications: Degree in Science, Chemistry or equivalent preferred
• A minimum of one (1) year experience working in a hydrocarbon laboratory (May be substituted with education or relevant LNG experience)
• Oil and Gas experience is preferred, with preference in LNG applications, however, petrochemical, NGL, cryogenic natural gas processing, or other hydrocarbon processing experience may be acceptable.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory equipment, including Gas Chromatograph, balances, etc.
• Analytical skills in quality testing using gas chromatography
• Proficient with MS Office Suite

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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