NextDecade

Permit to Work Superintendent

Brownsville, TX

full_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 Permit to Work Superintendent’s primary responsibility is to lead the implementation of the PtW work process and ensure all aspects of the system are in place, including the risk assessments, mitigation plans, isolation and LOTO plans and ensure that controls are in line with the NextDecade RGLNG PtW manuals, procedures, and local regulations. The Permit to Work Superintendent will interact directly with a large group of stakeholders from various asset disciplines (Maintenance, Engineering, HSSE, C&P), contractors, and vendors. This will require the completion of leadership, HSSE, and soft skills-specific training. This position is located in Brownsville, TX. Check out our

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Key Responsibilities

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Act as the Owner of Next-Decades RGLNG PtW and safe isolation work processes and look for opportunities for continuous improvement, which includes development, implementation and updating all PTW related procedures and certificates

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Develop the plan to resource the PtW system to meet the needs of the Production and Maintenance teams and anticipate when additional PtW materials, processing, and issuing resources may be needed as the PtW workload increases

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Develop guidelines for integrating PtW systems with various HSSE/operation systems, including Barrier Management, Management of Change, Inhibit, and Override systems

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Lead the work to define the specifications for the LOTO hardware procurement enabling timely outfitting of the PtW office, field, and substations

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Lead the efforts to develop PtW and safe isolation specific training and refreshers for asset personnel as well as contractor staff as and when required

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Support Operations training lead and operations trainers to identify PtW and safe isolation training requirements and develop and deliver training material

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Develop a regular audit process for all safe work practices to track the efficiency of the process flow and monitor and publish PtW process key performance indicators (KPIs) in frequent bases.

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Carry out audits on PtW user’s compliance to the PtW manual and elevate gaps in compliance to respective leads

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Be the custodian of the portable gas detector equipment and make sure that all equipment is accounted for in a register and in test date

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Setup and implement Next-Decade’s transition PtW plan to be used during early operation, and handover from EPC contractor’s PtW system

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Own and conduct a PtW readiness plan and assessment applying a test environment that can serve to ensure the CSU roll-out will go smooth in context of the lessons learnt from previous mega projects

Minimum Requirements

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High school diploma or GED

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In depth understanding of PtW safe isolation, LOTO work processes, process safety fundamentals, and appreciation for overall job execution workflow

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Demonstrate proficiency in various risk assessment techniques.

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Ability to get a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

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Time Management and effective communication skills

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Adaptability to manage changes in work environment in regard to adhering to updated deadlines or unexpected delays

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Electronic PtW system and computer literate including proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Requirements

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5 + years experience in leadership role(s) in plant operations at Gas Processing facilities/LNG plant or Refining operations

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Previous experience in similar role and with implementation of electronic PtW system, especially in LNG or large scale refinery/manufacturing complex

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Experience in mega projects and CSU phase.

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Knowledge of Barrier Management model

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In depth understanding of Risk Assessment Processes

Job Site Work Environment

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Must be able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions

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Operates in a complex construction environment

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Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions

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Not necessarily protected from weather and temperature changes. Possible exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions

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Exposure to moving mechanical parts and electrical circuits

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Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds of a pitch level sufficient to cause marked distraction

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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.

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Ability to drive to other Company work locations as required

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Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, including being physically capable of traveling to a designed muster point during emergency situations

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Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift

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The incumbent is required to have fully mechanical motion and usage of all extremities

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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

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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

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Must be able to clearly communicate with others via radio, phone, and verbal methods

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May be required to enter confined spaces

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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.

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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

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

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Integrity – We do the right thing, and are open, ethical, and fair. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in all that we do

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Honesty – We value truth and honesty in ourselves and others. We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions

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Respect – We listen, and respect people, the environment, and the communities in which we live and work

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Transparency – Transparency builds trust. We promote open communication with our people, our customers, and all our stakeholders

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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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