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Maintenance Specialist, Control Systems

BrownsvilleFull-timemid

Maintenance SpecialistSkilled Trades & Field Services

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ABOUT NEXTDECADE CORPORATION NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to reliable, lower-carbon energy.

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Maintenance SpecialistSkilled Trades & Field Services

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.

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.

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).

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.