NextDecade

Sr. Planner Maintenance - Electrical

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

The Sr. Planner Maintenance - Electrical is responsible for developing and managing detailed maintenance plans to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of an LNG facility. This role involves detailed task planning for preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities while ensuring compliance with Next Decade safety and industry standards. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in maintenance planning and work management processes in an LNG or similar industrial environment.


Key Responsibilities:

Develop detailed work plans for maintenance activities, including scope, labor estimates, materials, tools, and special equipment and access requirements
Collaborate with operations, engineering, maintenance execution and procurement teams to ensure smooth execution of maintenance plans
Manage an assigned log of planning work in a way that ensures business priorities are met
Plan and optimize the allocation of manpower, materials, and tools for maintenance tasks
Identify opportunities to reduce downtime and improve cost efficiency through effective planning
Ensure spare parts and materials are planned and available before maintenance tasks are required to be scheduled
Ensure all maintenance activities comply with industry standards (e.g., API, ASME, NFPA) and regulatory requirements
Participate in safety reviews, including risk assessments and job hazard analysis
Maintain accurate records of maintenance history and performance in the CMMS
Analyze data to identify trends, recommend improvements, and support reliability initiatives


Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Direct hands-on experience in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Mechanical work is strongly preferred
Minimum 7-10 years of experience in maintenance planning within the LNG, oil & gas, or petrochemical industry
Proven experience with CMMS tools (Preferably SAP 4 HANA and Prometheus) and scheduling software (e.g., Primavera, MS Project)
Strong knowledge of maintenance practices, work processes, and equipment used in LNG facilities
Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, P&IDs, and technical manuals
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders
Experience in planning and executing large-scale turnarounds or shutdowns
Knowledge of root cause analysis (RCA), reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), and failure modes analysis (FMEA)


Preferred Requirements

Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) or equivalent
HSE certifications (e.g., OSHA, Confined Space Entry)


Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment with occasional work within or outside of a complex construction environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers/fax, filing cabinets, etc.This is primarily a sedentary role; however, the incumbent must be able to stand and/or sit continuously to perform all essential job functions for a full shift.

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 lift up to 20 lbs. as required in order to lift files, boxes and office equipment as necessary
Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending, standing on a stool, or climbing as necessary to perform these functions
While performing the duties of this role, the incumbent may be required to talk or hear
The incumbent is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms
Ability to move throughout all areas of each office/site location and facilities
Able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions

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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