Engineer, Brownfield Projects Mechanical

NextDecade Payroll Services, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NextDecade is seeking a full‑time Engineer, Brownfield Projects Mechanical, to support long‑term operations of the Rio Grande LNG facility near Brownsville, Texas. Candidate will specialize in mechanical engineering for vessels, piping, and valves, with broader knowledge of process, safety, and rotating equipment. Reports to Sr.

Manager, Brownfield Projects, under senior leadership. Responsibilities include coordinating FEED/EPCC activities, coordinating with Contractors and Vendors, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or higher in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years as Brownfield Projects Engineer in oil and gas, including SIMOPS/Turnarounds.
• P.E. license or eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure FEED/EPCC activities are safe, on schedule and on budget.
• Coordinate with Contractors and Vendors; drive technical clarifications.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Brownfield projects

SIMOPS

Vessels & piping

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Smart Plant

Navisworks

WinPCS

Job description

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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

• 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.

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 be 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.