Maintenance Specialist, Control Systems

ABOUT NEXTDECADE CORPORATION

NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to reliable, lower-carbon energy. We are focused on delivering secure and cost-effective energy through the safe and efficient development and operation of natural gas liquefaction capacity at Rio Grande LNG. 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, sufficient space at the site for up to 10 liquefaction trains, and a potential carbon capture and storage project. 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 Specialist, Controls is responsible for conducting the safe execution of Control Systems activities, including breakdowns, corrective and preventative maintenance, at the RGLNG facility. All work is to be completed with safety and quality as a priority, ensuring the safe and sustainable operation of the Asset. This position is located in Brownsville, TX.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate proactive safety in all aspects of the role.
• 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 Graduates and Contract employees
• Communicates and works with all maintenance disciplines as required, not just the Controls team, including Electrical, Mechanical, Plant Services, Planning, Specialist Vendors and Contractors upholding the One-Team approach
• Execute 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.
• Write, review and update Safety Critical functional testing procedures as required
• Ensure NextDecade control system protocols are followed with respect to Bridging/Forcing and MOC procedures
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all Control System activities.
• Diagnose and resolve faults in control systems, instruments, and communication networks.
• Assist in system upgrades, migrations, and modifications to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Work with operations and process engineers to optimize control loops and automation strategies.
• Support tuning of PID controllers and other control algorithms
• Coordinate with vendors and engineering teams for software updates and hardware replacements.
• Initial support and continued review of Preventative & Corrective Maintenance Plans aligned to the equipment selected for this facility.
• Participate in the reviewing of maintenance and controls documentation, such as WI's, JSA'a and SWMMs, Permitting, red-lining of documents.
• Safely execute all Controls related maintenance activities at the RGLNG facility including breakdowns, corrective and preventative maintenance.
• Complete all required maintenance reporting, including updating the CMMS system as following company work processes.
• Ensure personal training and competency is up to date.
• Provide support during the Major Maintenance Turnaround events as required.
• Attend all the required maintenance execution meetings, including HSSE meetings, pre-starts, work allocation tasks, toolboxes etc.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 5+ years of post qualification experience.
• 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.
• Strong knowledge of SIS and emergency shutdown systems (ESD).
• Relevant working knowledge of CMMS systems (SAP or Similar)
• Experience developing Safety Critical Maintenance procedures.
• Exceptional working knowledge of an MOC process.
• Relevant Control Systems LNG maintenance experience including Integrated Control & Safety Systems (DCS / SIS), PLC's, ABB 800xa and MarkVI is a must.
• 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
• Ability to get a Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC).

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Automation, or a related field.
• 5+ years LNG Export Facility experience in a Controls Maintenance Technician role.
• 10+ years' experience in Oil & Gas/Petrochemical industries.

Job Site Work Environment

• Must be able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions.
• Operates in a complex construction environment.
• Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions.
• Not necessarily protected from weather and temperature changes. Possible exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts and electrical circuits.
• Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds of a pitch level sufficient to cause marked distraction.
• 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.

• Ability to drive to other Company work locations as required.
• Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, including being physically capable of traveling to a designed muster point during emergency situations.
• Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift.
• The incumbent is required to have fully mechanical motion and usage of all extremities.
• 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.
• 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.
• Must be able to clearly communicate with others via radio, phone, and verbal methods.
• May be required to enter confined spaces.
• 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.

• 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 \u2013 We make safety a priority. Everything we do relies on the safety of our people and the communities around us.
• Integrity \u2013 We do the right thing, and are open, ethical, and fair. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in all that we do.
• Honesty \u2013 We value truth and honesty in ourselves and others. We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions.
• Respect \u2013 We listen, and respect people, the environment, and the communities in which we live and work.
• Transparency \u2013 Transparency builds trust. We promote open communication with our people, our customers, and all our stakeholders.
• Diversity \u2013 We value diversity of experiences and thoughts. It takes people with different strengths and backgrounds to make our company succeed.

NextDecade provides 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. NextDecade complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.