Maintenance Supervisor, 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 Supervisor, Controls provides leadership and oversight of all control system maintenance execution activities including personnel, with the objective of ensuring safe, quality work practices while maximizing availability of equipment across the facility. This position is located in Brownsville, TX.

Key Responsibilities

+ Demonstrate proactive safety leadership to the Maintenance team. + Responsible for the safety and well-being of the Controls team, leads by example to set and maintain a positive safety culture of compliance and continuous improvement. + Coach, mentor and lead maintenance team members to reach their full potential. + Ensure competent labor availability to cover critical activities. + Oversee and maintain team training and competency requirements. + Stakeholder in the development, implementation and ongoing support of the Integrated Activity Planning & Scheduling process for RGLNG + Lead the 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. + Responsible for the Control System maintenance execution activities. + Provide support to the leadership of the Turnaround Team prior and during Turnarounds + Lead Controls Systems teams in the execution of the major maintenance of plant and unit shutdowns. + Responsible to safely complete all planned activities on the locked schedule, maximizing tool time and minimizing cost & deferrals. + Stakeholder in the review of materials and parts optimization. + Demonstrate continuous improvement, value adding programs and cost saving intiatives. + Ensure NextDecade control system protocols are followed with respect to Bridging/Forcing and MOC procedures. + Provide coverage for the maintenance superintendent as required. + Deliver the required maintenance execution meetings, including HSSE meetings, pre-starts, work allocation tasks, toolboxes etc. + Attend execution work fronts on a daily basis + Assess and maintain tooling inventory and calibration equipment as required

Minimum Requirements

+ High school diploma or GED. + 5+ years LNG Export Facility experience in a Control Systems lead role, supervising maintenance personnel, with 10+ years' experience in LNG/Oil & Gas/Petrochemical industries in a supervisory position. + Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all Control System activities. + 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. + Experience in GOAL setting and performance management. + Exceptional working knowledge of CMMS systems (SAP or Similar) + Experience developing critical Maintenance procedures. + Exceptional working knowledge of an MOC process. + Experience in frontline leadership during Turnarounds. + Relevant Control Systems LNG maintenance experience including Integrated Control & Safety Systems (DCS / SIS), PLC’s is a must. ABB 800xa DCS and Mark VI is desirable + 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. + Must be experienced in Permit to Work systems and processes. + Must be experienced in writing/reviewing/endorsing Work Instructions + Ability to get a Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC).

Preferred Requirements

+ Technical degree in Control Systems or similar.

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.