NextDecade
Posted 2 months ago
Scheduler, Maintenance
Brownsville, TXOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Scheduler for Maintenance coordinates and optimizes maintenance schedules for an LNG facility, collaborating with maintenance, operations, and engineering to minimize downtime and ensure safety and reliability.
About this role
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 Scheduler, Maintenance is responsible for developing and coordinating maintenance schedules to ensure the efficient execution of preventive, corrective, and shutdown maintenance activities in an LNG facility. This role involves collaborating with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to optimize resource allocation, minimize downtime, and maintain compliance with safety and reliability standards. The Scheduler plays a key role in maintaining asset integrity and operational efficiency. This position is located at the RGLNG site in Brownsville, TX.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintenance Scheduling & Coordination
• Develop and manage detailed maintenance schedules for routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with operations, reliability, and engineering teams to minimize disruptions to LNG production.
• Ensure work orders are prioritized based on safety, criticality, and operational impact.
• Monitor schedule adherence and adjust plans to accommodate changes in operational conditions.
• Develop and manage detailed maintenance schedules for routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with operations, reliability, and engineering teams to minimize disruptions to LNG production.
• Ensure work orders are prioritized based on safety, criticality, and operational impact.
• Monitor schedule adherence and adjust plans to accommodate changes in operational conditions.
Workforce & Resource Optimization
• Coordinate labor, materials, and equipment availability to optimize maintenance execution.
• Ensure proper allocation of technicians and contractors based on workload and priority.
• Monitor and track work progress, identifying potential bottlenecks and delays.
Compliance & Safety Standards
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with LNG industry safety regulations, OSHA, API, and company policies.
• Support risk assessments, permit-to-work processes, and job hazard analyses (JHA).
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance schedules and work history.
Reporting & Continuous Improvement
• Generate reports on maintenance performance, schedule compliance, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Analyze maintenance trends and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Assist in optimizing the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS such as SAP 4 HANA, Prometheus or similar platforms).
Minimum Requirements:
• Journeyman or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation and Controls, Project Management, Maintenance Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in maintenance within LNG, oil & gas, or petrochemical industries.
• Proficiency in CMMS software (SAP, Prometheus, MS Project, P6) for scheduling and work order management.
• Strong knowledge of LNG plant maintenance processes, reliability practices, and equipment types.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Understanding of predictive and preventive maintenance strategies.
• Eligible to be issued Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC) are required.
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in maintenance within LNG, oil & gas, or petrochemical industries.
• Proficiency in CMMS software (SAP, Prometheus, MS Project, P6) for scheduling and work order management.
• Strong knowledge of LNG plant maintenance processes, reliability practices, and equipment types.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Understanding of predictive and preventive maintenance strategies.
• Eligible to be issued Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC) are required.
Preferred Requirements:
• Certification in maintenance planning (e.g., SMRP, PMP, or SAP PM Module Certification).
• Experience with shutdown/turnaround planning in LNG or process facilities.
• Experience with shutdown/turnaround planning in LNG or process facilities.
Other Duties:
Shutdown & Turnaround Planning
• Assist in planning and scheduling major maintenance shutdowns and turnarounds.
• Ensure all shutdown activities are properly sequenced, resourced, and aligned with operational needs.
• Work with procurement and logistics teams to ensure the availability of spare parts and equipment.
• Assist in planning and scheduling major maintenance shutdowns and turnarounds.
• Ensure all shutdown activities are properly sequenced, resourced, and aligned with operational needs.
• Work with procurement and logistics teams to ensure the availability of spare parts and equipment.
Skills
Asset IntegrityCMMSCMMS AdministrationData ReportingJHAKPIsLNG Plant MaintenanceMaintenance SchedulingMS ProjectP6Permit To WorkPredictive MaintenancePreventive MaintenancePrometheusReliability PracticesRisk AssessmentsSAPSchedulingShutdown/Turnaround PlanningWork Order Management
