LNG Metering & Sampling Technician

NextDecade; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NextDecade is seeking an experienced Maintenance Specialist, Metering and Sampling in Brownsville, TX. You will ensure daily metering, analysis, and sampling maintenance supports safe, compliant operations and high equipment availability for critical analytical systems that monitor gas composition and process efficiency.

You will lead and collaborate with multiple disciplines, interpret engineering documents, and maintain instrumentation such as gas chromatographs and analyzers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-qualification experience
• SME for metering, analyser and sampling activities
• Experience with testing and inspection of Safety Critical Elements (SCE) and regulatory compliance
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and documentation
• Experience with GOAL setting and performance management
• Knowledge of Ethernet/IP, Modbus, OPC, HART protocols
• TWIC eligibility or ability to obtain TWIC
• LNG facility experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proactive safety attitude at all times
• Maintain metering, analyser and sampling systems to ensure accuracy and reliability
• Coordinate with Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical and other teams to support maintenance
• Review and implement Preventative and Corrective Maintenance Plans
• Support documentation review and redlining of WI, JSA, SWMMs and permits
• Perform maintenance on analyzers and sampling systems
• Complete planned activities on schedule, minimize costs and deferrals
• Suggest materials optimization and cost-saving ideas
• Participate in HSSE meetings and toolbox talks

Skills

Metering expertise

Analyser & sampling

CMMS knowledge (SAP or similar)

Engineering drawings interpretation

SCE testing & regulatory compliance

GOAL setting & performance management

Flow computers & custody metering

Gas chromatography & spectroscopy

TWIC possession

Education

Bachelor’s or associate degree in Instrumentation/Electrical Engineering or Analytical Technology

Tools

P&ID, ISO, GA, Logic, Control Narratives

Job description

NextDecade is seeking an experienced Maintenance Specialist, Metering and Sampling in Brownsville, TX. You will ensure daily metering, analysis, and sampling maintenance supports safe, compliant operations and high equipment availability for critical analytical systems that monitor gas composition and process efficiency.

You will lead and collaborate with multiple disciplines, interpret engineering documents, and maintain instrumentation such as gas chromatographs and analyzers.