Maintenance Technician, Mechanical

Next Decade; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Decade is seeking a Maintenance Technician, Mechanical in Brownsville, Texas. This role is crucial for executing safe mechanical maintenance, including breakdowns and preventative actions at the RGLNG facility.

The ideal candidate will have a technical degree, significant mechanical experience, and a commitment to safety. Responsibilities include leading safety initiatives, engaging with teams across functions, and supporting emergency responses. The position requires physical capability for various tasks and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical experience required.
• Experience in executing mechanical maintenance activities.
• Exceptional working knowledge of an MOC process.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proactive safety leadership.
• Safely execute mechanical maintenance activities.
• Participate as a member of the Emergency Response Team.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Leadership

Safety management

Education

Technical degree in Industrial Mechanical

NCCER (Millwright/Pipefitter/Boilermaker)

Tools

CMMS systems (SAP or similar)

Job description

Summary of the Role

The Maintenance Technician, Mechanical is responsible for conducting the safe execution of mechanical maintenance activities, including breakdowns, corrective and preventative maintenance, at the RGLNG facility. This position is located in Brownsville, TX.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proactive safety leadership to the entire Maintenance team.
• Be responsible for the safety and well‑being of the execution team, leading by example to maintain a positive safety culture of compliance and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a positive HSSE reporting culture ensuring that all occurrences provide a learning and improvement opportunity.
• Be an active and engaged team member, ensuring a One‑Team approach.
• Proactively engage and support all RGLNG personnel—including Production, Engineering, Instrument & Controls, Electrical, Plant Services, Specialist Vendors and Contractors—upholding the One‑Team approach.
• Safely execute all mechanical maintenance activities at the RGLNG facility, including breakdowns, corrective and preventative maintenance.
• Perform Permit Holder requirements for the execution of work at RGLNG.
• Complete all required maintenance reporting, including updating the CMMS system as per company processes.
• Ensure personal training and competency is up to date.
• Provide support during Major Maintenance Turnaround events as required.
• Participate as a member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) to support on‑site emergencies.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in Industrial Mechanical or similar, or NCCER (Millwright/Pipefitter/Boilermaker).
• 5+ years of mechanical experience required.
• 5+ years of industrial facility experience in a maintenance role preferred.
• Experience in executing mechanical maintenance activities.
• Competent at interpreting engineering drawings and documentation.
• Exceptional working knowledge of CMMS systems (SAP or similar).
• Experience developing and reviewing critical maintenance procedures.
• Exceptional working knowledge of an MOC process.
• Experience in frontline leadership during turnarounds.
• Relevant LNG mechanical pipefitter maintenance experience—including fabrication and/or repair of piping, using various welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW)—and blinding of pipes, vessels, tanks, exchangers to prepare equipment for operations and maintenance.
• Mechanical LNG experience—including turbo machinery, compressors, loading arms, PSV’s, pumps, motors, vessels, valves, actuators, fin fans, and flange management—required.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted and push/pull with up to 50 pounds of force.
• Required to grip objects with up to 50 pounds of force.
• Frequent standing, walking, and balancing, including climbing stairs and ladders.
• Regular reaching, bending, stooping, handling, and spinal twisting.
• Use of hands, arms, and legs to lift, push, and pull machinery and mechanical components.
• 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.

Job Site Work Environment

• Must wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions.
• Operates in a complex construction environment.
• Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions.
• 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, fax, and radios.
• 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.
• 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.

Job Details

Location: Brownsville, Texas.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

NextDecade provides 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. NextDecade complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.