Maintenance Supervisor, Control Systems

NextDecade; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Maintenance Supervisor, Controls, where you'll lead a dedicated team in ensuring the safety and efficiency of control systems at a major LNG export facility. This role emphasizes proactive safety leadership and continuous improvement, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on operational excellence. With a focus on compliance and quality, you'll oversee critical maintenance activities and develop your team's skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. If you're passionate about driving safety and performance in the energy sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Training and Development Programs

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• 5+ years LNG Export Facility experience in a supervisory role.
• Subject Matter Expert for Control System activities.
• Exceptional knowledge of CMMS systems and MOC processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead control system maintenance execution activities.
• Ensure safety and compliance in maintenance operations.
• Coach and mentor maintenance team members.

Skills

Control Systems Management

Safety Critical Elements Testing

Engineering Drawings Interpretation

CMMS Systems (SAP)

Leadership and Team Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical Degree in Control Systems

Tools

Integrated Control & Safety Systems (DCS/SIS)

PLC Systems

Flow Computers

Job description

ABOUT NEXTDECADE CORPORATION

NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to reliable, lower carbon energy. We are focused on delivering secure, low-cost, and sustainable energy solutions through the safe and efficient development and operation of natural gas liquefaction and carbon capture and storage infrastructure. Through our subsidiaries, we are developing and constructing the Rio Grande LNG natural gas liquefaction and export facility near Brownsville, Texas, with approximately 48 MTPA of potential liquefaction capacity currently under construction or in development. We are also developing a potential carbon capture and storage project at the facility that is expected to make meaningful impacts toward a lower carbon future. NextDecade's common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol "NEXT." NextDecade is headquartered in Houston, Texas. For more information, please visit www.next-decade.com.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

The Maintenance Supervisor, Controls provides leadership and oversight of all control system maintenance execution activities including personnel, with the objective of ensuring safe, quality work practices while maximizing availability of equipment across the facility. This position is located in Brownsville, TX. Check out our RGV Spotlight Videoto learn more about Brownsville and the Rio Grande Valley!

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proactive safety leadership to the Maintenance team.
• Responsible for the safety and well-being of the Controls team, leads by example to set and maintain a positive safety culture of compliance and continuous improvement.
• Coach, mentor and lead maintenance team members to reach their full potential.
• Ensure competent labor availability to cover critical activities.
• Oversee and maintain team training and competency requirements.
• Stakeholder in the development, implementation and ongoing support of the Integrated Activity Planning & Scheduling process for RGLNG
• Lead the control system activities for all SCE control and function testing, in line with Statutory, and Federal Regulations and manage associated compliance processes including deferrals, backlog etc.
• Responsible for the Control System maintenance execution activities.
• Provide support to the leadership of the Turnaround Team prior and during Turnarounds
• Lead Controls Systems teams in the execution of the major maintenance of plant and unit shutdowns.
• Responsible to safely complete all planned activities on the locked schedule, maximizing tool time and minimizing cost & deferrals.
• Stakeholder in the review of materials and parts optimization.
• Demonstrate continuous improvement, value adding programs and cost saving intiatives.
• Ensure NextDecade control system protocols are followed with respect to Bridging/Forcing and MOC procedures.
• Provide coverage for the maintenance superintendent as required.
• Deliver the required maintenance execution meetings, including HSSE meetings, pre-starts, work allocation tasks, toolboxes etc.
• Attend execution work fronts on a daily basis
• Assess and maintain tooling inventory and calibration equipment as required

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years LNG Export Facility experience in a Control Systems lead role, supervising maintenance personnel, with 10+ years' experience in LNG/Oil & Gas/Petrochemical industries in a supervisory position.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all Control System activities.
• Competent at interpreting Engineering Drawings and Documentation i.e. P&ID, ISO, GA, Logic, Control Narratives, Cause & Effect, Loop & Wiring, etc.
• Must have experience with the function testing and inspection of Safety Critical Elements (SCE), to meet Statutory and Federal Regulatory compliance.
• Experience in writing and reviewing/updating Safety Critical functional testing procedures.
• Experience in GOAL setting and performance management.
• Exceptional working knowledge of CMMS systems (SAP or Similar)
• Experience developing critical Maintenance procedures.
• Exceptional working knowledge of an MOC process.
• Experience in frontline leadership during Turnarounds.
• Relevant Control Systems LNG maintenance experience including Integrated Control & Safety Systems (DCS / SIS), PLC's is a must. ABB 800xa DCS and Mark VI is desirable
• Knowledge of flow computers, analyzers, gas turbines, fire & gas detection systems, control valves, anti-surge control, and field instrumentation knowledge is required.
• Knowledge of communication network protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus RTU or TCP, OPC, HART, etc.
• Must be experienced in Permit to Work systems and processes.
• Must be experienced in writing/reviewing/endorsing Work Instructions
• Ability to get a Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC).

Preferred Requirements

• Technical degree in Control Systems or similar.

Job Site Work Environment

* Must be able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions.

* Operates in a complex construction environment.

* Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions.

* Not necessarily protected from weather and temperature changes. Possible exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions.

* Exposure to moving mechanical parts and electrical circuits.

* Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds of a pitch level sufficient to cause marked distraction.

* Routinely uses standard office and field communications equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers w/scanner and fax, and radios.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with ADA-recognized disabilities to perform the essential functions for the job.

* Ability to drive to other Company work locations as required.

* Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, including being physically capable of traveling to a designed muster point during emergency situations.

* Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift.

* The incumbent is required to have fully mechanical motion and usage of all extremities.

* Physically able to walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle, and lift items weighing up to 20 lbs. without assistance.

* Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

* Must be able to clearly communicate with others via radio, phone, and verbal methods.

* May be required to enter confined spaces.

* May be required to work at elevated heights and access elevated structures without assistance.

If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

*In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

NEXTDECADE VALUES

* Safety - We make safety a priority. Everything we do relies on the safety of our people and the communities around us.

* Integrity - We do the right thing, and are open, ethical, and fair. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in all that we do.

* Honesty - We value truth and honesty in ourselves and others. We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions.

* Respect - We listen, and respect people, the environment, and the communities in which we live and work.

* Transparency - Transparency builds trust. We promote open communication with our people, our customers, and all our stakeholders.

* Diversity - We value diversity of people and thought. It takes people with different strengths, ideas, and cultural backgrounds to make our company succeed.

NextDecadeprovides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NextDecadecomplies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.