LNG Facility Risk Engineer – SIMOPS & Barrier Mgmt

Nextdecade; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NextDecade is seeking a Facility Risk Engineer in Brownsville, TX, to support safe LNG train operations by analyzing risks and implementing mitigations. You will work with Production Shift teams and HSSE to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company procedures.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, barrier integrity, and incident-informed improvements, with a focus on SIMOPS, permits, and field safety leadership. Shift-based with days/nights/weekends expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, or related).
• 5+ years in Oil & Gas, Chemical, or Petrochemical industries.
• Experience in risk assessment processes and techniques.
• Ability to obtain TWIC credentials.
• Knowledge of Barrier Management and Bowties.
• Experience with KPI guidelines aligned to annual business plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk assessments for SIMOPS, high-risk work permits, SOP deviations, barrier impairment, maintenance deferrals, and emergency MOC’s.
• Coordinate and facilitate competency-based risk assessment meetings and obtain approvals.
• Review permits and isolation schemes for adequate mitigations within Permit to Work.
• Monitor implementation of control measures and highlight high-risk tasks in pre-start meetings.
• Collaborate with barrier owners to manage impaired Safety Critical Elements and deferrals.
• Audit compliance with NextDecade standards and processes across operations and HSSE.

Skills

Risk assessment

Process safety

Barrier management

PSM fundamentals

KPI tracking

TWIC access

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

NextDecade is seeking a Facility Risk Engineer in Brownsville, TX, to support safe LNG train operations by analyzing risks and implementing mitigations. You will work with Production Shift teams and HSSE to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company procedures.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, barrier integrity, and incident-informed improvements, with a focus on SIMOPS, permits, and field safety leadership. Shift-based with days/nights/weekends expectations.