Warranty Coordinator

Company: Venture Global LNG
Location: Lake Charles
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

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 a Warranty Coordinator to join our team in support of our Louisiana based Operating Assets. This role reports to the Senior Vice President, Operations Services and will be responsible for developing and administering the organization's warranty program for equipment specific to Venture Global LNG Facilities. The Warranty Coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of the warranty program, utilizing a cross-functional leadership style working closely with internal teams such as Projects, Engineering, Operations, and Purchasing as well externally with OEMs who have supplied equipment and processes to Venture Global LNG's project. This role is based out of Lake Charles, Louisiana. Key interactions include Louisiana and Houston-based team members, Corporate team members, vendors, and contractors. The ability to effectively interface with the Arlington, VA, Houston, Tx and Site Teams is a prerequisite. As such, the candidates shall have adequate technical & commercial aptitudes and be able to understand what constitutes legitimate warranty claims. Responsibilities: Oversees and provides support for warranty claims. Interprets contract language to understand the Contractor's and Vendor's responsibilities related to equipment. Guides the Operations team in properly managing equipment repairs and maintenance in accordance with Contract clauses, limiting Company's exposure to additional costs. Reviews and analyzes contract records to advice technical and Commercial SMEs to determine legitimacy of claims. Coordinates clarifications and closure with contractors and OEMs on warranty related queries. Supports integration of Company systems to track, monitor and control costs of warranty claims. Oversees the warranty claims reporting. Creates and maintains database of all claims. Prepares dashboard reports and recommendations for progressing warranty claims along with KPIs. Ensures accurate utilization of approved systems for document control and updates of warranty claims and repairs. Coordinates and liaises with facilities, projects, and HQ for identifying, monitoring, and resolving warranty claims. Interfaces with legal counsels as appropriate. Supports continuous improvement initiatives. Performs additional assignments as required. Qualifications: Degree or Trade certification (Journeyman) in Engineering Experience with complex claims and dispute resolution procedures required in the Oil & Gas sector. Knowledge of construction contract agreements and warranty claim processes required. Knowledge of various methodologies for claims pricing and preparation. Able to identify contract specifications that allot risk and provide appropriate mitigation measures. Able to develop a company wide program while clearly communicating expectations across all levels of the business. 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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