NextDecade

Engineer, Instrumentation & Controls (Ref ID: 547)

LocationBrownsville, TX
Job Typefull_time

About This Job

About Nextdecade Corporation

NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to reliable, lower carbon energy. We are focused on delivering secure, low-cost, and sustainable energy solutions through the safe and efficient development and operation of natural gas liquefaction and carbon capture and storage infrastructure. Through our subsidiaries, we are developing and constructing the Rio Grande LNG natural gas liquefaction and export facility near Brownsville, Texas, with approximately 48 MTPA of potential liquefaction capacity currently under construction or in development. We are also developing a potential carbon capture and storage project at the facility that is expected to make meaningful impacts toward a lower carbon future. NextDecade’s common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol “NEXT.” NextDecade is headquartered in Houston, Texas. For more information, please visit www.next-decade.com.

Summary Of The Role

NextDecade is seeking a full-time Engineer, Instrumentation & Controls (I&C), to support long-term operations and maintenance for the Rio Grande LNG facility located near Brownsville, Texas. The successful candidate shall be a technical subject matter expert (SME) in Instrumentation & Controls Engineering with an in-depth understanding of Process Control, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and Instrumentation.

Reports to the Manager of Instrumentation & Controls and Electrical Engineering, within the Operations Department, under senior leadership including the Director of Facilities Engineering, Sr. Director of Engineering, and VP of Operations

Senior member of the I&C engineering team, occasionally backfilling the Manager during absences
No direct reports but may supervise contractor controls engineers and mentor maintenance technicians
Collaborates with peer engineers across all facility disciplines

This position is located in Brownsville, TX. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead I&C Engineering Support for the RGLNG facility, covering day-to-day operations and long-term reliability goals
Primary Support for Systems/Equipment including DCS, Opticomp, turbine and local control systems (GE Mark Vie/eS), PLCs, Fire & Gas systems, analyzers, valves, actuators, transmitters, flow meters, etc
Manage Control System Processes such as alarm optimization, overrides/inhibits, software changes, OT/PCD security, and obsolescence
Frontline Operations Support to investigate control logic/instrument issues, equipment trips, and minimize downtime
Develop/Track KPIs to ensure reliable, safe, and efficient I&C performance
Lead & Mentor Technicians in troubleshooting and using centralized diagnostics tools
Coordinate with Rotating Equipment Engineers and turbine control contractors to ensure compressor reliability
Participate in Risk Reviews such as PHAs, HAZOPs, SIL/SIF assessments
Ensure MOC Compliance, including software change management and documentation accuracy
Establish and Enforce Discipline Standards, specifications, procedures, and guidelines
Monitor Safety Control Barriers, manage impairment risks to ALARP for continued safe operations
Collaborate Cross-Functionally with Operations, Maintenance, PSM, HSSE, OT, and other engineering teams
Manage Software Contracts and service agreements related to control systems
Contribute to I&C Budget Planning for Facilities Engineering
Support Brownfield Projects with I&C engineering expertise


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

B.S. in Controls, Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree.
10+ years of I&C systems engineering experience
5+ years of I&C systems engineering experience in an operating process facility.
A Professional Engineering License or eligibility for registration
Willingness to travel, domestically & internationally, as needed (approximately 10-15%)


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

5+ years of I&C systems engineering experience in an LNG operating facility


Job Site Work Environment

Must be able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions
Operates in a complex construction environment
Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions
Not necessarily protected from weather and temperature changes. Possible exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions
Exposure to moving mechanical parts and electrical circuits
Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds of a pitch level sufficient to cause marked distraction
Routinely uses standard office and field communications equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers w/scanner and fax, and radios

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with ADA-recognized disabilities to perform the essential functions for the job.

Ability to drive to other Company work locations as required
Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, including being physically capable of traveling to a designed muster point during emergency situations
Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift
The incumbent is required to have fully mechanical motion and usage of all extremities
Physically able to walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle, and lift items weighing up to 20 lbs. without assistance
Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Must be able to clearly communicate with others via radio, phone, and verbal methods
May be required to enter confined spaces
May be required to work at elevated heights and access elevated structures without assistance

If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at recruiting@next-decade.com. Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire


NEXTDECADE VALUES

Safety – We make safety a priority. Everything we do relies on the safety of our people and the communities around us

Integrity – We do the right thing, and are open, ethical, and fair. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in all that we do
Honesty – We value truth and honesty in ourselves and others. We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions
Respect – We listen, and respect people, the environment, and the communities in which we live and work
Transparency – Transparency builds trust. We promote open communication with our people, our customers, and all our stakeholders
Diversity – We value diversity of people and thought. It takes people with different strengths, ideas, and cultural backgrounds to make our company succeed

NextDecadeprovides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NextDecadecomplies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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