Instrumentation Maintenance Technician – LNG Facility

Nextdecade; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NextDecade is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician - Instrumentation for its Brownsville, TX facility. You will execute instrumentation maintenance tasks with a strong focus on safety, quality, and equipment availability.

Responsibilities include reviewing maintenance plans, permits, and procedures, and collaborating across disciplines to ensure reliable operations. The role requires LNG/oil & gas experience, ability to interpret engineering drawings, and readiness to support

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED and technical instrumentation maintenance training.
• 5+ years LNG export facility instrumentation maintenance or 10+ years in LNG/oil & gas.
• Experience with GOAL setting, performance management, and CMMS systems.
• Familiar with SCE testing, permits, MOC processes, and safety standards.
• Ability to obtain NFPA 70E qualification and TWIC card.

Responsibilities

• Execute instrumentation maintenance tasks with safety and quality focus.
• Review and follow Work Instructions, JSA, and permit requirements.
• Maintain and review preventive and corrective maintenance plans.
• Support turnaround activities and emergency responses.
• Collaborate with Electrical, Mechanical, and Planning teams for One-Team execution.
• Interpret P&ID, ISO, GA, and control narratives for maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with LOTO, regulatory requirements, and safety culture.

Skills

Safety leadership

Analytical problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Reading engineering drawings

GOAL setting

MOC process knowledge

Emergency response teamwork

Instrumentation troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree in Industrial Maintenance Instrumentation

NCCER preferred

Tools

CMMS (SAP or Similar)

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Engineering drawings review tools

Job description

NextDecade is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician - Instrumentation for its Brownsville, TX facility. You will execute instrumentation maintenance tasks with a strong focus on safety, quality, and equipment availability.

Responsibilities include reviewing maintenance plans, permits, and procedures, and collaborating across disciplines to ensure reliable operations. The role requires LNG/oil & gas experience, ability to interpret engineering drawings, and readiness to support