LNG Facility Risk Engineer - Shift Operations

NextDecade Corporation; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NextDecade Corporation in Brownsville, TX, is seeking an Engineer, Facility Risk to support safe LNG train operations. The role involves risk assessments, mitigation planning, and ensuring compliance with company procedures and regulations.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5+ years in oil & gas or petrochemical industries, with TWIC eligibility and knowledge of barrier management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation or related)
• 5+ years’ experience in Oil & Gas, Chemical or Petrochemical industries
• Experience with Risk Assessment processes and techniques
• Ability to obtain TWIC credentials
• Knowledge of Barrier Management and Bowties
• Experience with KPI guidelines to track monthly requirements

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate risk assessments for SIMOPS, high-risk work permits, deviations from SOPs and barrier impairment.
• Support Permit to Work reviews with risk assessments and isolation schemes.
• Monitor implementation of operational controls and highlight high-risk tasks during pre-start meetings.
• Maintain data visualization inputs for alarm management, inhibits/overrides, and integrity elements.
• Audit compliance with NextDecade standards and conduct incident follow-up to support investigations.

Skills

Risk assessment

Barrier management

Bowties

TWIC

KPI tracking

Leadership

LNG knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

5+ years oil & gas experience

Job description

NextDecade Corporation in Brownsville, TX, is seeking an Engineer, Facility Risk to support safe LNG train operations. The role involves risk assessments, mitigation planning, and ensuring compliance with company procedures and regulations.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5+ years in oil & gas or petrochemical industries, with TWIC eligibility and knowledge of barrier management.