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.
The Maintenance Technician, Mechanical, conducts daily mechanical maintenance execution activities, ensuring safe, quality work practices are maintained while maximizing availability of equipment across the facility. This position is located in Brownsville, TX.
+ Demonstrate proactive safety attitude at all times. + 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 Apprentices and Contractors + Engages and communicates effectively with other departments such as Engineering, Operations, Safety, Procurement, Training, Planning, Specialist Vendors and Contractors upholding the One-Team approach + Initial support and continued review of preventative & corrective Maintenance Plans. + Participate in the reviewing of maintenance documentation, such as WI’s, JSA’s and SWMMs, Permitting, red lining of documents. + Participate in the mechanical maintenance execution activities of all breakdowns, corrective, and preventative maintenance in the facility. + Provide support to turnarounds as required. + Responsible to safely complete all assigned activities to a high standard. + Perform Permit Holder requirements for the execution of work at RGLNG. + Maintain personal training and competency compliance. + Actively participate and actively all the required maintenance meetings, including HSSE meetings, prestart, tailgates, etc.
+ High school diploma or GED. + Experienced in the execution of mechanical maintenance activities. + Competent at interpreting Engineering Drawings and Documentation. + Exceptional working knowledge of CMMS systems (SAP or Similar) + Experience developing and reviewing critical Maintenance procedures. + Exceptional working knowledge of an MOC process. + Experience in frontline leadership during Turnarounds. + Relevant LNG Mechanical Pipefitter maintenance experience including Fabrication and/or repair of piping, etc. using various welding processes as required (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW) Blinding of pipes, vessels, tanks, exchangers, etc. to prepare equipment for operations and maintenance. + Mechanical LNG experience including Turbo machinery, compressors, loading arms, PSV’s, pumps, motors, vessels, valves, actuators, fin fans and flange management a must. + Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. + Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. + Must have a “hands-on” method of working. + Ability to get Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC).
+ Technical degree in Industrial Mechanical or similar and NCCER (Millwright/Pipefitter/Boilermaker). + 5+ years Hydrocarbon/Petrochemical experience in a Mechanical Maintenance Technician role.
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.
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.
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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