Senior Control Systems Engineer – LNG

NextDecade Payroll Services, LLC

Brownsville (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

NextDecade is seeking a Specialist, Control Systems to safely execute control systems activities at the RGLNG facility in Brownsville, TX. You will work across disciplines, ensure safe and compliant operations, and support system upgrades and maintenance planning.

The role requires LNG facility experience, strong SIS/ESD knowledge, and hands-on maintenance of DCS/SIS and PLCs. You will collaborate with operations, vendors, and engineering to optimize control strategies and maintain safety.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; 5+ years post-qualification experience.
Experience interpreting Engineering Drawings and Documentation (P&ID, ISO, GA, Logic, etc).
Experience with Safety Critical Elements (SCE) testing to meet regulatory compliance.
Experience writing/updating Safety Critical testing procedures.
Strong knowledge of SIS and emergency shutdown systems (ESD).
CMMS knowledge (SAP or similar).
Experience with MOC processes and LNG maintenance in control systems (DCS/SIS, PLCs).
Familiarity with LNG export facility operations and field instrumentation.
Knowledge of network protocols: Ethernet/IP, Modbus RTU/TCP, OPC, HART.

Responsibilities

Safety-first execution of control system activities and maintenance.
Diagnose faults in control systems, instruments, and networks.
Assist in system upgrades, migrations, and modifications to improve reliability.
Coordinate with operations, engineering, vendors for updates and hardware replacements.
Support maintenance planning and review of documentation (WI, JSA, SWMM).
Participate in HSSE meetings and pre-starts for maintenance tasks.