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
Maintenance Supervisor, Mechanical provides leadership and oversight of mechanical maintenance execution activities including personnel, with the objective of ensuring safe, quality work practices while maximizing availability of equipment across the facility. This position is Located in Brownsville, TX. Check out our RGV Spotlight Video to learn more about Brownsville and the Rio Grande Valley!
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.
Oversee and maintain team training and competency requirements
Provide oversight and leadership to all maintenance disciplines as required, not just the Mechanical team, including Controls, Electrical, Mechanical, 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
Initial support and continued review of Preventative & Corrective Maintenance Plans aligned to the equipment selected for this facility.
Lead the execution activities for all SCE, Statutory, and Federal Regulations and manage associated compliance processes including deferrals, backlog etc.
Responsible 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
Provide coverage for the Maintenance Superintendent as required.
Deliver the required maintenance execution meetings, including HSSE meetings, pre-starts, work allocation tasks, toolboxes etc.
Attend execution Workfront's on a daily basis
Assess and maintain tooling inventory and calibration equipment as required
Minimum Requirements
High school diploma or GED
5+ years LNG Export Facility experience in a Mechanical Maintenance Execution lead role, supervising maintenance personnel, with 10+ years' experience in LNG/Oil & Gas/Petrochemical industries in a supervisory position
Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all Mechanical Maintenance activities.
Competent at interpreting Engineering Drawings and Documentation.
Must have experience with the function testing and inspection of Safety Critical Elements (SCE) to meet Statutory and Federal Regulatory compliance.
Experience in GOAL setting and performance management.
Exceptional working knowledge of CMMS systems (SAP or Similar)
Experience developing and reviewing critical Maintenance procedures.
Exceptional working knowledge of an MOC process.
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.
Relevant LNG Mechanical Pipefitter maintenance experience including Fabrication and/or repair of piping, etc. using various welding processes as required (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW) / Blinding of pipes, vessels, tanks, exchangers, etc. to prepare equipment for operations and maintenance.
Preferred Requirements
Technical degree in Industrial Mechanical or similar and NCCER (Millwright/Pipefitter/Boilermaker) preferred.
