Specialist, Rotating Equipment

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. NextDecades 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 Specialist, Rotating Equipment reporting to the Manager Reliability provides frontline specialist technical expertise in rotating equipment Operations and Maintenance. The Specialist, Rotating Equipment will support Reliability Engineers, Specialist - Condition Monitoring and Rotating Equipment Engineers to ensure optimum rotating equipment performance and quality of maintenance execution. The position will be based in Brownsville, TX., permanently. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate with the Rotating Equipment Engineering team, the improvements in Rotating Equipment Maintenance Strategies and Work instructions.
• Lead Turnaround and major maintenance planning of rotating equipment.
• Lead management of Long Term Service Contracts, Service Bulletins, and Rotating Equipment special tools, with the support from the Rotating equipment engineers.
• Develop and optimize Rotating Equipment Turnaround work scopes with support from Maintenance and discipline engineers.
• Develop and maintain Maintenance QA/QC plans / records for Turnarounds, Corrective and Planned Maintenance for Rotating Equipment.
• Oversee Rotating equipment alignment and execution. Validate alignment, clearances during and post-maintenance in line with the QA /QC plans.
• Support Maintenance Execution team for the repair/overhaul and refurbishment of Rotating Equipment during normal plant operations and plant Outages.
• Manage Rotating Equipment Spare parts preservation quality assurance.
• Interpret OEM manuals, technical drawings, and support BOM development, ensure correct part numbers and monitor inventory to align with maintenance strategies.
• Drive Vendor workshop quality assurance, with the support from Discipline Rotating equipment engineers.
• Provide field support for unplanned events or equipment upsets.
• Support management of Company Condition Monitoring programs for Rotating equipment.
• Participate and contribute in RCA studies and RCM workshops
• Support the efforts geared to achieving Key Performance targets for the RGLNG Reliability Team.

MINUMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering discipline or Trade certification or equivalent industry experience.
• 10+ years of hands on Rotating Equipment Operations and Maintenance support experience with an OEM or plant Operator.
• 3+ years LNG experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Maintenance and Operations support in the upstream or midstream oil and gas or downstream petrochemical sectors.
• RCA facilitation experience.

PREFFERED REQUIREMENTS:

• SAP S4 HANA Experience

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 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.