Senior LNG Maintenance Scheduler & Planner

Nextdecade; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NextDecade is seeking a Sr. Scheduler, Maintenance for its LNG facility in Brownsville, TX. You will develop, coordinate, and optimize maintenance schedules for preventive, corrective, and shutdown activities, working with operations, reliability, and engineering teams to maximize uptime.

The role requires 5–10 years in LNG/oil & gas maintenance, strong CMMS skills (SAP/Prometheus/MS Project/P6), and TWIC eligibility. The position emphasizes safety, compliance, and asset integrity.

Qualifications

• Journeyman or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation and Controls, Project Management, Maintenance Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in maintenance within LNG, oil & gas, or petrochemical industries.
• Proficiency in CMMS software (SAP, Prometheus, MS Project, P6) for scheduling and work order management.
• Strong knowledge of LNG plant maintenance processes, reliability practices, and equipment types.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Eligible to be issued Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC).
• Preferred: Working knowledge of Concur and Workday.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed maintenance schedules for routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with operations, reliability, and engineering teams to minimize disruptions to LNG production.
• Ensure work orders are prioritized based on safety, criticality, and operational impact.
• Monitor schedule adherence and adjust plans to accommodate changes in operational conditions.
• Coordinate labor, materials, and equipment availability to optimize maintenance execution.
• Ensure proper allocation of technicians and contractors based on workload and priority.
• Monitor and track work progress, identifying potential bottlenecks and delays.
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance schedules and work history.
• Generate reports on maintenance performance, schedule compliance, and KPIs.
• Assist in optimizing the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS such as SAP 4 HANA, Prometheus or similar platforms).

Skills

CMMS scheduling

Scheduling

Stakeholder coordination

Problem solving

Time management

Under pressure

Education

Journeyman or bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, instrumentation and controls, project/maintenance management, or related field

Tools

SAP

Prometheus

MS Project

P6

Job description

NextDecade is seeking a Sr. Scheduler, Maintenance for its LNG facility in Brownsville, TX. You will develop, coordinate, and optimize maintenance schedules for preventive, corrective, and shutdown activities, working with operations, reliability, and engineering teams to maximize uptime.

The role requires 5–10 years in LNG/oil & gas maintenance, strong CMMS skills (SAP/Prometheus/MS Project/P6), and TWIC eligibility. The position emphasizes safety, compliance, and asset integrity.