Superintendent, Mechanical Maintenance

NextDecade

Brownsville, TX

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Budgeting, Calendar Management, Change Management, Coaching, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Construction, Continuous Improvement, Copying Machines, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Depth Perception, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Diversity, Document Scanners, Documentation, Engineering Drawing, Equipment Selection, Equity Securities, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Fax Machines, Federal Compliance Regulations, Federal Laws and Regulations, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Leadership, Liquified Natural Gas (LNG), Maintenance - Electrical, Mechanical Maintenance, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Natural Gas, Oil and Gas, Operational Expenditure (OPEX), Operational Strategy, People Management, Performance Goal Setting, Performance Management, Petrochemicals, Physical Demands, Preventative Maintenance, Procedure Development, Pumps, SAP, Safety Compliance, Statutory Laws, Stock Market, Team Lead/Manager, Testing, Time Management, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Brownsville, TX

POSTED

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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 Superintendent, Mechanical Maintenance, provides leadership and oversight of mechanical maintenance execution activities including personnel, with the objective of maximizing availability of equipment across the facility. This role will be based in Brownsville, Texas.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrate proactive safety leadership to the Maintenance team.
Responsible for the safety and wellbeing of execution team, leads by example to set and maintain a positive safety culture of compliance and continuous improvement.
Coach, Mentor and Lead Maintenance team members to reach their full potential.
Ensure competent labor availability to cover critical activities.
Provide oversight and leadership to all maintenance disciplines as required, not just Mechanical, including Instrument & Controls, Electrical, Plant Services, Specialist Vendors and Contractors upholding the One-Team approach
Stakeholder in the development, implementation and ongoing support of the Integrated Activity Planning & Scheduling process for RGLNG
Support and continuously review Preventative & Corrective Maintenance Plans aligned with the equipment selected for the facility
Lead the execution activities for all SCE, Statutory, and Federal Regulations
Accountable for the mechanical maintenance execution activities of all breakdowns, corrective, and preventative maintenance in the facility
Provide support to the leadership of the Turnaround Team prior and during Turnarounds
Lead mechanical teams in the execution of the Major Maintenance of plant and unit shutdowns
Responsible to safely complete all planned activities on the locked schedule, maximizing tool time and minimizing cost & deferrals.
Stakeholder in the review of materials and parts optimization
Demonstrate continuous improvement, value adding programs and cost saving initiatives.
Assist in the development and control of the Maintenance Budget.
Incident investigation event ownership.
May require travelling for meetings and/or training.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in related field or industry related experience
5+ years LNG Export Facility experience in an Mechanical Maintenance Execution lead role, supervising Maintenance personnel
10+ years experience in LNG/Oil & Gas/Petrochemical industries in a supervisory position
Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Mechanical Maintenance activities.
Competent at interpreting Engineering Drawings and Documentation i.e. P&ID, ISO, GA, etc.
Must have experience with the testing and inspection of Safety Critical Elements (SCE), Statutory and Federal Regulatory compliance.
Ability to get a Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC)
Time Management and effective communication skills
Goal Setting and performance management skills
Exceptional working knowledge of CMMS systems (SAP or Similar)
Experience participating in FMEA or FMECA processes
Experience in developing critical maintenance procedures.
Working knowledge of an MOC process
Experience developing and reviewing a Maintenance Opex Budget.
Experience in frontline leadership during Turnarounds.
Mechanical LNG experience including Turbo machinery, compressors, loading arms, PSV's, pumps, motors, vessels, valves, actuators, fin fans and flange management
Adaptability to manage changes in work environment in regards adhering to updated deadlines or unexpected delays.
Computer literate including proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Requirements:

Technical degree in Industrial Maintenance Mechanical or similar and NCCER preferred.
Leadership experience of cross functional teams

Work Environment & Physical Demands with or without reasonable accommodations

Operates in a complex construction environment.
Work is performed both in control room environment, with computers including DCS, and in the field in sometimes challenging weather conditions for extended periods of time.
Must be able to wear all mandatory/necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions.
Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, including being physically capable of traveling to a designed muster point during emergency situations.
Must be able to clearly communicate with others via radio, phone, and verbal methods.

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 [email protected].

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 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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