Engineer, Brownfield Projects Mechanical

NextDecade Corporation; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NextDecade Corporation in Brownsville, TX seeks a Senior Engineer for Brownfield Projects Mechanical to support the Rio Grande LNG facility. You will oversee FEED/EPCC activities, coordinate contractors, perform HAZID/HAZOP reviews, and ensure safe, on-schedule delivery of mechanical upgrades.

The role requires 15+ years in oil and gas, 10+ years as a Project Engineer, and strong planning, contractor management and SIMOPS experience. A PE license is preferred and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering.
• 15+ years in oil and gas.
• 10+ years as Project Engineer in oil and gas.
• 5+ years in Brownfield projects.
• PE license or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Prepare FEED and technical Work Packages (BODs).
• Prepare EPC tenders (technical part) and analyze proposals.
• Participate in technical clarifications with Contractors and Vendors.
• Issue comments on deliverables and track action closures.
• Participate in HAZID/HAZOP/SIL/QRAs reviews and actions follow-up.
• HSE orientation training for Contractors and Vendors on site.
• Site surveys preparation and execution.
• Develop and monitor KPIs (HSE, schedule, budget, quality).
• Develop and monitor recovery plans as required.
• Process TDRs and NCRs and close out non-conformances.
• Inspections and FATs at Vendors and SATs on site.
• Implement NEXTDECADE SIMOPS and PTW requirements.
• Walkdowns and witnessing mechanical completion/commissioning activities.
• Handover of new facilities/equipment from Contractors to NEXTDECADE.
• Prepare warranty claims if any.

Skills

Project management

Brownfield engineering

Contractor management

SIMOPS

HAZOP/HAZID participation

3D modeling

Planning

Stakeholder management

Welding and materials

Education

B.S./Higher in Mechanical Engineering

PE license or eligibility

Tools

Smart Plant

Navisworks

WinPCS

Job description

**SUMMARY OF THE ROLE**NextDecade is seeking a full-time Engineer, **Brownfield Projects Mechanical**, to support long-term operations of the Rio Grande LNG facility located near Brownsville, Texas. The successful candidate shall be a specialist project engineer, with a background in Mechanical Engineering (vessels, piping, valves) and a good basic knowledge of other engineering disciplines (Process, Process Safety, Rotating Equipment, Electrical, Instrument and Control System, Telecom, Civil & Structural, HVAC, Welding and Materials).* The incumbent will report to the Sr. Manager, Brownfield Projects, under the leadership of the Sr Director Engineering and the Sr. Vice President of Operations.* The role has no direct reports.**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**For the Projects under their responsibility, the Engineer, Brownfield Projects Mechanical shall ensure that FEED and/or EPCC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning) activities by Contractors, Sub-Contractors and Vendors, are executed safely, on schedule, on budget and in line with the applicable technical requirements. **KEY ACTIVITIES TO BE COORDINATED**The Sr Engineer, Brownfield Projects Mechanical shall coordinate the following activities, typically for mechanical and rotating equipment focused projects, among the different parties involved (Contractors, Sub-Contractors, Vendors, NEXTDECADE stakeholders):* Preparation of BODs and FEED technical Work Packages* Preparation of EPC Tenders (technical part) and analysis of technical proposals* Participation in technical clarifications with Contractors and Vendors* Issue on time of NEXTDECADE SMEs comments to Contractors and Vendors deliverables* Participation of NEXTDECADE SMEs to specific reviews (HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, QRAs, etc...), and follow-up of actions closure* HSE orientation training of Contractors and Vendors personnel working on the plant site* Site surveys preparation and execution* Development and monitoring of KPIs (HSE, schedule, budget, quality, compliance)* Development and monitoring of recovery plan(s) as required* Processing and closure of TDRs (Technical Deviation Requests) and NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports)* Inspections and FATs at Vendors premises and SATs on the plant site* Proper implementation by Contractors and Vendors of NEXTDECADE SIMOPS procedures & PTW system requirements* Walkdowns and witnessing by NEXTDECADE personnel of mechanical completion and commissioning key activities* Compliance with NEXTDECADE MOC process* Handover of new facilities/equipment from Contractors to NEXTDECADE* Issue of Project close-out report including lessons learnt* Preparation of warranty claims (if any)**EDUCATION, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, & COMPETENCIES****Basic Requirements:*** B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering (or similar).* 5+ years as Brownfield Projects Engineer in the oil and gas industry (including exposure to SIMOPS and Turn Arounds)* A Professional Engineering License or eligibility for registration.**Preferred Requirements:****Experience*** 15+ years in the oil and gas industry* 10+ years as a Project Engineer in the oil and gas industry (Green and/or Brownfield)* 5+ years in Project or Operations in the LNG or refinery industries**Advanced skills in the following:*** Project management* Planning for brownfield project delivery**Intermediate skills in the following:*** Project Completion Systems (Win PCS, Smart Completion, etc...)* 3D model software (Smart Plant & Navisworks)* Contractor management* Stakeholder management* Budgeting, estimating and cost control for projects* Managing SIMOPs* Quality requirements in projects* Engineering information management for projects**Basic skills in the following:*** Permit to Work systems* Operational Management of Change**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.**