LNG Facility Risk Engineer: Safety & Mitigation Lead

NextDecade; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NextDecade is seeking a Facility Risk Engineer to join the Brownsville, TX team. You will support safe operations by performing risk assessments, developing mitigations, and ensuring compliance with NextDecade risk procedures and applicable regulations.

You will be embedded in Production Shift teams, collaborating with Process Safety, Maintenance, Engineering, and HSSE, to guide risk-based decisions across shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, or related).
• 5+ years in Oil & Gas, Chemical or Petrochemical industries with risk assessment experience.
• Ability to obtain TWIC and familiarity with barrier management concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk assessments for SIMOPS, high-risk work permits, and deviations from SOPs.
• Support permit-to-work reviews and ensure adequate mitigations.
• Monitor implementation of risk controls and participate in toolbox talks.
• Collaborate with Process Safety, Maintenance, Engineering, and HSSE teams.
• Provide risk-based guidance for production and maintenance shift teams.

Skills

Risk assessment

Process safety

Barrier management

TWIC eligible

KPI tracking

Hazard analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

NextDecade is seeking a Facility Risk Engineer to join the Brownsville, TX team. You will support safe operations by performing risk assessments, developing mitigations, and ensuring compliance with NextDecade risk procedures and applicable regulations.

You will be embedded in Production Shift teams, collaborating with Process Safety, Maintenance, Engineering, and HSSE, to guide risk-based decisions across shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.