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Director, Crisis Management and Emergency Response

Director, Crisis Management and Emergency Response

Venture Global LNGHouston, TX, US
17 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Director, Crisis Management and Emergency Response

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 costs.

The Director of Crisis Management and Emergency Response will be based in Houston, Texas. This position will provide leadership and strategic direction for Crisis Management within the company. This position is a key member of the HSSE team, providing leadership, support, and advice to all levels of the company and ensuring we are fully prepared and trained to manage any form of emergency. The position will require frequent visits to the company's site and office locations.

Responsibilities :

  • Develop and oversee Emergency Response Plans and related work streams for VG's LNG terminals and pipelines to support permitting, construction, and operations.
  • Own the Company's hurricane readiness and response plans for all sites.
  • Lead key internal customers and stakeholders on all ERP matters.
  • Be the primary point of contact with all regulatory agencies and other external stakeholders.
  • Support VG waterway permitting with the USCG, Pilot Organizations, Port bodies, other agencies, etc., in relation to Emergency Response.
  • Work with the security team supporting the response side of the FSP and other Port / Coastguard responsibilities and deliverables.
  • Develop and Implement a Crisis Management Process for VG, which encapsulates the requirements of ICS and integration of the ERT, IMT, and CMT structure.
  • Ensuring that all levels of the ICS are demonstrably trained and competent to meet legal requirements and receive regular training as required.
  • Manage and oversee the Company's fire response contract and personnel at each site.

Requirements :

  • Experience with the development of emergency response planning, including Incident Command System structure and operations.
  • Skilled working in coordination with senior local and state emergency response personnel in the development of emergency response planning approaches and solutions.
  • Experienced in the development of cost-sharing agreements with local, State, and Federal agencies.
  • Ability to accurately understand perspectives of various federal, state, and local agencies and ensure their requirements are met.
  • Experience in understanding the various contracts and support necessary to support an emergency response due to operational or severe weather events.
  • Experience developing budgets and managing a large workforce with multiple direct and indirect reports.
  • Possession of leadership ability and energy to select, direct, manage, and coordinate as-needed internal and external resources.

    • Qualifications :

  • Ten (10) + years of Disaster / Emergency Response experience at a senior management level.
  • Broad knowledge and understanding of Health, Safety, Security and Environmental issues, procedures, and regulations as they apply to Emergency Response, Oil and Gas operations.
  • Effective interpersonal skills in dealing with personnel at various levels.
  • Ability to challenge the organization in a manner that maintains trust and respect.
  • Ability to manage and lead a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Experience in IT-based Emergency Response systems such as Storm Geo, Alert Media, and / or similar systems.
  • Proficient technical and computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to effectively present complex topics in a concise manner.

    • 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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