Security Manager

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

This position is a member of the Health, Safety, Security & Environmental and Sustainability (HSSE&S) team and will report to the Head of Corporate Security. The Security Manager will be responsible for ensuring effective and efficient security programs throughout NextDecade. This includes the development and implementation of security programs at a corporate and field level and supporting and partnering with the associated internal projects and operations to formulate policies, procedures, processes and training to maintain compliance and effectiveness.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Develops, updates and audits security programs submitted to government authorities

- Develops, updates and reviews security training programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulations

- Manages security incidents ensuring swift resolution, minimal disruption, and identifying lessons to improve processes and responses continually.

- Builds partnerships with internal stakeholders to enable their work and to maintain a secure work environment.

- Acts as First Point of Contact for escalation of issues on Physical Security and responds accordingly.

- Ensures compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

- Identifies crime trends/issues, potential risks and security hot topics and develops effective mitigations and response

- Creates close working relationships with Federal, State and Municipal law enforcement agencies and intelligence agencies to glean and assess intelligence information that could impact the company or its personnel

- Assists and performs physical security risk assessments, audits, and inspections of NextDecade locations and makes appropriate recommendations to improve the protection of assets.

- Develops professional relationships with departmental stakeholders, security service providers and regulators to review assigned security programs and drive continuous compliance improvement

- Performs regular outreach visits and audits to ensure compliance with applicable security regulations at all NextDecade locations

- Develops data driven reporting to show compliance and performance trends for responsible programs

- Formulates and tracks KPI’s to measure security and guard force performance

- Works with internal and external partners to ensure tools (e.g. systems, reporting, performance monitoring, process aids, etc.) are in place to ensure efficient and compliant implementation of required measures

- Represents NextDecade at industry trade association meetings as requested

- Develops briefing materials on program status and presents to senior leadership

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

- Minimum of 10 years' experience appropriate for the knowledge and skills demanded by the position (e.g., armed forces security, military police, federal law enforcement, or corporate security).

- Ability to obtain and maintain a US Driving License.

- Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Private Sector Security clearance.

- A high level of interpersonal skills and social sensitivity are required. The candidate encounters employees at all levels of the organization. The candidate is a resource to the organization and must be an effective listener and communicator. The candidate must set an example in attitude, behavior, and work ethic.

- Demonstrates supervisory proficiency as it relates to performance monitoring, coaching, and performance review.

- Capable of interacting with executive staff, other company employees, clients, and vendors (as may be necessary for the completion of assigned duties).

- Demonstrates command of private security operations.

- Possesses advanced computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite, etc.) necessary for report writing, interdepartmental communication, PowerPoint presentations and records management.

- Advanced understanding and experience with Physical Security Technology Systems and Software.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study

- Federal law enforcement experience working with critical infrastructure and MTSA

- Experience managing a global access control system

- Experience with assessing corporate security risks

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.