Maintenance Specialist, Control Systems

Brownsville, TX

Operations & Maintenance – Maintenance /

Full-Time /

On-Site

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

The Maintenance Specialist, Controls is responsible for conducting the safe execution of Control Systems activities, including breakdowns, corrective and preventative maintenance, at the RGLNG facility. All work is to be completed with safety and quality as a priority, ensuring the safe and sustainable operation of the Asset. This position is located in Brownsville, TX.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Demonstrate proactive safety in all aspects of the role. + Always uses safe work practices and follows NextDecade lifesaving rules and permitting processes. Maintains a high focus on safety and wellbeing of execution team, leads by example to set and maintain a positive safety culture of compliance and continuous improvement for Graduates and Contract employees + Communicates and works with all maintenance disciplines as required, not just the Controls team, including Electrical, Mechanical, Plant Services, Planning, Specialist Vendors and Contractors upholding the One-Team approach + Execute control system activities for all SCE control and function testing, in line with Statutory, and Federal Regulations and manage associated compliance processes including deferrals, backlog etc. + Write, review and update Safety Critical functional testing procedures as required + Ensure NextDecade control system protocols are followed with respect to Bridging/Forcing and MOC procedures + Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all Control System activities. + Diagnose and resolve faults in control systems, instruments, and communication networks. + Assist in system upgrades, migrations, and modifications to improve reliability and efficiency. + Work with operations and process engineers to optimize control loops and automation strategies. + Support tuning of PID controllers and other control algorithms + Coordinate with vendors and engineering teams for software updates and hardware replacements. + Initial support and continued review of Preventative & Corrective Maintenance Plans aligned to the equipment selected for this facility. + Participate in the reviewing of maintenance and controls documentation, such as WI’s, JSA’a and SWMMs, Permitting, red-lining of documents. + Safely execute all Controls related maintenance activities at the RGLNG facility including breakdowns, corrective and preventative maintenance. + Complete all required maintenance reporting, including updating the CMMS system as following company work processes. + Ensure personal training and competency is up to date. + Provide support during the Major Maintenance Turnaround events as required. + Attend all the required maintenance execution meetings, including HSSE meetings, pre-starts, work allocation tasks, toolboxes etc.

Minimum Requirements:

+ High school diploma or GED equivalent. + 5+ years of post qualification experience. + Competent at interpreting Engineering Drawings and Documentation i.e. P&ID, ISO, GA, Logic, Control Narratives, Cause & Effect, Loop & Wiring, etc + Must have experience with the function testing and inspection of Safety Critical Elements (SCE) to meet Statutory and Federal Regulatory compliance. + Experience in writing and reviewing/updating Safety Critical functional testing procedures. + Strong knowledge of SIS and emergency shutdown systems (ESD). + Relevant working knowledge of CMMS systems (SAP or Similar) + Experience developing Safety Critical Maintenance procedures. + Exceptional working knowledge of an MOC process. + Relevant Control Systems LNG maintenance experience including Integrated Control & Safety Systems (DCS / SIS), PLC’s, ABB 800xa and MarkVI is a must. + Knowledge of flow computers, analyzers, gas turbines, fire & gas detection systems, control valves, anti surge control, and field instrumentation knowledge is required. + Knowledge of communication network protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus RTU or TCP, OPC, HART, etc + Ability to get a Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC).

Preferred Requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Automation, or a related field. + 5+ years LNG Export Facility experience in a Controls Maintenance Technician role. + 10+ years' experience in Oil & Gas/Petrochemical industries.

Job Site Work Environment

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.

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.

NEXTDECADE VALUES

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.