Senior Metering & Sampling Specialist

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

Job summary

NextDecade Corporation seeks a Maintenance Specialist, Metering and Sampling in Brownsville, TX. The role ensures accurate metering and sampling systems, reliability of gas composition analytics, and regulatory compliance.

You will perform preventative and corrective maintenance, review critical docs, and support safe, efficient plant operations. Applicants should have extensive LNG experience, expertise with gas chromatographs and flow systems, and the ability to work with cross-functional

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years post-qualification experience.
• Subject matter expert for metering, analyser and sampling activities.
• Able to interpret P&ID, ISO, GA, Logic, Control Narratives, etc.
• Experience with safety-critical element testing and regulatory compliance.
• Familiar with CMMS (SAP) and MOC processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain metering, analyser and sampling systems safely.
• Review maintenance docs, WI, JSA, SWMMs for accuracy.
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance per plan.
• Coordinate with Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical, and Contractors.
• Aim for maximum tooltime while minimizing cost and deferrals.
• Participate in HSSE, pre-starts, toolbox talks, and meetings.

Skills

Metering expertise

Gas chromatography

DCS/SIS/PLC knowledge

CMMS (SAP)

Reading P&ID/ISO documents

GOAL/maintenance processes

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Instrumentation / Electrical Engineering / Analytical Technology

Tools

SAP CMMS

GOAL management system

Ethernet/IP / Modbus / OPC

Control Narratives / Cause & Effect analysis

Job description

NextDecade Corporation seeks a Maintenance Specialist, Metering and Sampling in Brownsville, TX. The role ensures accurate metering and sampling systems, reliability of gas composition analytics, and regulatory compliance.

You will perform preventative and corrective maintenance, review critical docs, and support safe, efficient plant operations. Applicants should have extensive LNG experience, expertise with gas chromatographs and flow systems, and the ability to work with cross-functional