Next Decade2mo ago

Manager, Regulatory Development

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

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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 Regulatory Manager will monitor and advise senior management and operating units on federal and state regulatory requirements for NextDecade’s natural gas assets as well as regulatory requirements to maintain NextDecade’s “license to operate.” This position will oversee the Company’s development of internal regulatory policies by monitoring internal practices and collaborating with stakeholders to comply with government regulations. The Regulatory Manager also interfaces with government agencies to address concerns regarding the business.

Advise Company on Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) process and provide strategic guidance on navigating from development through execution.

Lead the FERC application process for facility expansions, including prefiling and development of FERC Resource Reports.

Review, submit, and manage regulatory applications, documentation, and implementation plans.

Act as a liaison with FERC Staff, company personnel, and other agency representatives during various stages of the project.

Lead technical or subject matter expertise on FERC applications, impact assessment deliverables, and overall quality control review.

Knowledge of Natural Gas Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act, Rivers and Harbors Act, National Historic Preservation Act, and Endangered Species Act.

Oversee and track FERC Order compliance filings and requirements, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), and the United States Coast Guard (USCG).

Assist with development of Company regulatory plans, procedures, and standards for compliance and assurance programs.

Lead regulatory compliance assurance program necessary for site audits and agency construction inspections, as necessary.

Collaborate with other Business Units to prepare compliance documentation for business assets.

Provide timely updates to project team on regulatory matters that may impact schedule.

Identify, assess, and mitigate regulatory risks to Company assets.

Track and monitor changes to federal regulatory requirements.

Manage one (1) to three (3) team members, as needed.

Be solution-oriented to a dynamic regulatory environment.

Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree preferably in Environmental Engineering or Science field.

Must have strong written and verbal skills (English language).

Minimum 10 years of related experience; preferred 7 years in LNG industry.