LNG Operations Competency Specialist

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

Job summary

NextDecade is seeking an Operations Competency Assessor in Brownsville, TX to support the Senior Manager, Training and administer the CAMS for Operations personnel. You will assess performance and verify competency for safety‑critical tasks through field observations.

This role involves delivering technical training, developing role competency profiles, documenting results, mentoring staff, and contributing to continuous improvement of CAMS, including tools, guides, and verification processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of operations experience at LNG/gas facilities.
• 2+ years in training and competency development.
• Strong understanding of LNG plant operations.
• Experience with training and competency development.
• Knowledge of competency-based assessment methodologies.
• Strong instructional and presentation skills.
• Understanding of safety management systems and regulatory requirements.
• Strong observation and evaluation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with learning management systems.
• Strong planning and organizational capabilities.
• TWIC card in good standing status.

Responsibilities

• Assess the performance of operations personnel and their related knowledge across various tasks, ensuring demonstrated competence meets CAMS standards.
• Deliver technical training programs through classroom instruction and field-based training, such as LNG technology and plant operations, safety systems, equipment and SOPs.
• Support the development and maintenance of role competency profiles for operations personnel, including identification of safety-critical tasks.
• Conduct field assessments and observations to evaluate operator competency in areas such as normal field operations, start-up/shutdown, emergencies, and maintenance prep.
• Verify completion of required training curriculum as documented in individual training plans before assessments.
• Document assessment results and provide detailed feedback to personnel and supervisors on competency gaps identified.
• Support Senior Manager, Training in quality assurance activities to maintain CAMS integrity.
• Assist in developing and maintaining assessment tools, guides and verification processes.
• Participate in pre-commissioning and commissioning activities to assess operator readiness.
• Mentor and guide operations personnel in developing competency in their roles.
• Support continuous improvement of CAMS through feedback and recommendations.
• Perform operational duties as needed to support facility.

Skills

Operations experience

Training and competency development

LNG plant operations

Safety management systems

Instructional and presentation skills

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Learning management systems

Education

Associate's degree in related technical field

Formal assessor qualification

Technical certifications in relevant operational areas

Training/assessment certification

Job description

NextDecade is seeking an Operations Competency Assessor in Brownsville, TX to support the Senior Manager, Training and administer the CAMS for Operations personnel. You will assess performance and verify competency for safety‑critical tasks through field observations.

This role involves delivering technical training, developing role competency profiles, documenting results, mentoring staff, and contributing to continuous improvement of CAMS, including tools, guides, and verification processes.