Competency Assessor

NextDecade Payroll Services, LLC; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NextDecade in Brownsville, TX, seeks an Operations Competency Assessor to support the CAMS program for LNG operations personnel. The role involves field assessments, competency verification for safety-critical tasks, and collaboration with the Senior Manager, Training to uphold competencies across the site.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in LNG/gas ops, 2+ years in training, strong instructional skills, and familiarity with competency-based assessment methodologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Operations experience with an owner/operator at LNG or gas processing facility.
• 2+ years experience with training and competency development.
• Strong understanding of LNG plant operations and processes.
• Experience with operations training and competency development.
• Knowledge of competency-based assessment methodologies.
• Strong instructional and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess the performance of operations personnel and their related knowledge across various tasks, ensuring demonstrated competence meets CAMS standards.
• Deliver technical training programs through classroom instruction and field-based training, such as LNG technology and plant operations, safety systems and emergency procedures.
• Support the development and maintenance of role competency profiles for operations personnel, including identification of safety-critical tasks.
• Conduct field assessments and observations to evaluate operator competency in areas such as normal field operations and emergency situations.
• Verify completion of required training curriculum as documented in individual training plans before conducting assessments.
• Document assessment results and provide detailed feedback on competency gaps identified.

Skills

Operations experience

Training and competency development

LNG plant operations knowledge

Instructional skills

Strong communication

MS Office

Learning management systems

Education

Associate's degree in related technical field

Formal assessor qualification

Technical certifications in operational areas

Training/assessment certification

Tools

TWIC credential

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

The Operations Competency Assessor supports and assists the Senior Manager, Training in implementing and maintaining the Competency Assurance Management System (CAMS) for RGLNG Operations personnel. The role is responsible for assessing the performance and competence of Operations personnel across various tasks and activities, ensuring they meet the requirements of competence assurance standards. The Assessor conducts field assessments and provides verification of competency for safety-critical tasks. The position will be in Brownsville, TX.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess the performance of operations personnel and their related knowledge across various tasks, ensuring demonstrated competence meets the requirements of CAMS standards.
• Deliver technical training programs through classroom instruction and field-based training, such as: LNG technology and plant operations Safety systems and emergency procedures Equipment and instrumentation Standard operating procedures
• Support the development and maintenance of role competency profiles for operations personnel, including identification of safety‑critical tasks
• Conduct field assessments and observations to evaluate operator competency in areas such as: Normal field operations Controlled start‑up and shutdown Emergency and abnormal situations Equipment preparation for maintenance Process and safety systems
• Verify completion of required training curriculum as documented in individual training plans before conducting competency assessments.
• Document assessment results and provide detailed feedback to personnel and supervisors on competency gaps identified.
• Support the Senior Manager, Training in quality assurance activities to maintain integrity of the competency assessment process.
• Assist in developing and maintaining assessment tools, guides and verification processes.
• Participate in pre‑commissioning and commissioning activities to assess operator readiness.
• Mentor and guide operations personnel in developing competency in their roles.
• Support continuous improvement of CAMS through feedback and recommendations.
• Perform operational duties as needed to support facility.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, & COMPETENCIES

Basic Requirements:

• 5+ years of Operations experience with an owner/operator at an LNG or gas processing facility.
• 2+ years experience with training and competency development.
• Strong understanding of LNG plant operations and processes.
• Experience with operations training and competency development.
• Knowledge of competency-based assessment methodologies.
• Strong instructional and presentation skills.
• Understanding of safety management systems and regulatory requirements.
• Strong observation and evaluation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with learning management systems.
• Strong planning and organizational capabilities.
• Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing status.

Preferred Requirements:

• Associate's degree in related technical field.
• Formal assessor qualification.
• Technical certifications in relevant operational areas.
• Training/assessment certification.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted and push/pull with up to 50 pounds of force.
• Required to grip objects with up to 50 pounds of force.
• Frequent standing, walking, balancing, climbing stairs and ladders.
• Regular reaching, bending, stooping, handling and spinal twisting.
• Use of hands, arms and legs to lift.
• Ability to push and pull machinery and other mechanical components.

Site Working Conditions & Physical Expectations

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.
• Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations: 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.

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 people and thought. It takes people with different strengths, ideas, and cultural 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. NextDecade will deliver reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy solutions. With approximately 48 million tonnes per annum of potential liquefaction capacity currently under construction and in development at its Rio Grande LNG site, NextDecade is positioned to one of the largest LNG liquefaction and export companies in the world. In addition, NextDecade through Rio Grande LNG, is creating thousands of jobs and driving economic growth in South Texas, supporting global energy security, and expanding U.S. energy dominance. 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.