Director, Health and Safety

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, allowing for the same efficiency and operational reliability at significantly lower capital cost.

General Description:
The Director of Health, Safety, and Security will be based at our Point Celeste, LA location. This position will provide leadership and strategic direction for the safety agenda within the site and drive the development and improvement of Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental processes, systems, and culture. This position is a vital member of the site leadership team, providing leadership, support, and advice to the management on all HSS issues.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and manage a safety strategy aligned with the Headquarters business and company safety strategies.
• Develop and manage the HS&S 5-year plan and align activities to achieve approved goals and milestones.
• Develop and steward the annual Health & Safety budget for the facility.
• Manage and execute site safety strategy and operational action plans with operations and line management.
• In conjunction with HR and operational / line management, the organization's safety knowledge, skills, and behaviors are developed through coaching, mentoring, apprenticeship, and other capability development processes.
• Oversee developing and improving Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental operational standards by identifying and adopting best practices.
• Ensure sufficient processes and resources are in place to identify and manage business risks in all safety areas.
• Manage compliance with the standards defined by relevant legal, regulatory, and internal and industry safety requirements.
• Provide support and guidance to operations and line management on incident investigations and the closure of the corrective actions identified, particularly for significant incidents.
• Manage and lead the Site Emergency Response function and ERT members to include response and complete Incident Command duties of emergency response team members into harm’s way.
• Manage monthly performance reporting and KPIs for executive leadership.
• Oversee reporting to support compliance with regulatory permits, policies, or other requirements driven by Federal, State, and Local regulatory agencies.
• Drive the VGLNG Behavioral Based Safety (BBS) program and develop safety campaigns to drive safety culture.
• Manage the VGLNG HSSE Management software at the site level, including Incident Reporting, BBS, Job Safety Analysis, Permit to Work, etc.
• Oversee internal audits and audits conducted by external agencies, lenders, clients, etc.
• Work with the more excellent HSSE&T team on business initiatives for the betterment of Venture Global’s safety culture.
• Develop/Review Health, Safety, and Security policies and procedures as required.
• Manage the facility's security to maintain all USCG, TWIC, and other regulatory requirements.
• Oversee inspection programs for all safety-related equipment to ensure its readiness for use and to maintain all regulatory requirements.
• Implement initiatives to reduce the level of work-related accidents and occupational hazards.

Qualifications:

• Education and Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, CSP, CIH, or equivalent.
• Incident investigation certification is preferred.
• Experience: 10 years of experience in senior management/operations positions.
• Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing.

Skills:

• Able to create a robust team environment that models desired safety behaviors.
• Effective communicator at all levels of an organization with individuals and groups from different disciplines, industries, and governmental agencies.
• Organized and able to manage multiple projects.
• Must be able to multi-task and handle parallel deadlines. Must be able to prioritize company and department goals to deliver projects on time and within parameters set by the organization.
• Broad-based policy knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory requirement
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Be able to climb multiple levels of stairs within the facility.
• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Must be able to work in high-heat environments while wearing all required PPE, including Flame Resistant clothing
• Must be available to respond to events and incidents at the facility within 2 hours of notification on a 24-hour basis
• Ability to travel throughout the facility as required to conduct inspections and audits

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.