Reliability Specialist

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 Reliability Specialist supports the Lead Reliability Specialist in overseeing and executing the Reliability Improvement process, including Threats & Opportunities Management (TOM), for NextDecade’s Rio Grande LNG (RGLNG) facilities. This role contributes to achieving plant reliability and availability targets by assisting in the implementation of reliability strategies, processes, and performance initiatives. The Reliability Specialist works as an integral member of the Reliability team and plays a key supporting role in driving continuous improvement across plant operations. The position will be based in Brownsville, TX. 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 [email protected]. 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. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Provide direct support to the Lead Reliability Specialist in the execution of reliability and asset performance initiatives. Assist in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Reliability Improvement Process under the direction of the Lead Reliability Specialist. Support the management of plant/production-impacting events, ensuring proper tracking, analysis, and follow-up actions. Assist the Lead Reliability Specialist in facilitating the Threats & Opportunities Management (TOM) process. Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) processes and help facilitate RCA workshops. Support and contribute as an SME in Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) studies to enhance equipment reliability and optimize maintenance costs. Assist in the optimization of equipment maintenance strategies in coordination with cross-functional teams. Support the operation and maintenance of the Asset Performance Management (APM) system. Apply reliability engineering tools and methodologies to analyze reliability, availability, and failure trends, and recommend improvement opportunities. Work with Engineering and Operations teams to support the implementation of condition monitoring programs. Contribute to achieving Reliability team Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and business targets. Provide analytical and technical support to reliability initiatives led by the Lead Reliability Specialist. MINUMUM REQUIREMENTS: Trade certification or equivalent industry experience required (Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline preferred). Minimum of one (1) implementation of a Reliability Management function in Oil & Gas, LNG, Petrochemical, or Refining industries. Minimum of three (3) years of LNG experience in a reliability engineering role. Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in reliability, maintenance, or asset integrity engineering within upstream, midstream, or downstream sectors. Experience supporting or facilitating RCM workshops. Experience supporting or facilitating RCA processes. PREFFERED REQUIREMENTS: SAP S4 HANA Experience

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