Engineer, Process

Engineer, Process

ABOUT NEXTDECADE CORPORATION NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to reliable, lower-carbon energy. We are focused on delivering secure and cost-effective energy through the safe and efficient development and operation of natural gas liquefaction capacity at Rio Grande LNG. 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, sufficient space at the site for up to 10 liquefaction trains, and a potential carbon capture and storage project. NextDecades 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

NextDecade is seeking a full-time Process Engineer to support long-term operations for the Rio Grande LNG facility located near Brownsville, Texas . The incumbent will report to the Senior Manager, Process Engineering in the Operations Engineering Department, under the leadership of the Director of Process Engineering. The position will be located in Brownsville, TX. Check out our RGV Spotlight Video to learn more about Brownsville and the Rio Grande Valley!

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Support day-to-day plant operations and optimize plant performance for maximum production and efficiency, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Conduct equilibrium, non-equilibrium and dynamic simulation efforts and associate heat and material balance to predict the behavior of LNG processes and identify potential improvements.
• Participate in risk assessment to ensure safety and reliability during operations.
• Continuously monitor and optimize LNG processes to improve production efficiency and reduce costs. Analyze process data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Propose and implement initiatives for continuous improvement in LNG processes and procedures.
• Maintain detailed documentation of process designs, simulations, and operational procedures.
• Ensure Key Process Indicators (KPIs) for process unit operations are monitored including fouling freezing in process units thermal efficiency, etc.
• Participation in PHA / HAZOP and safety case procedures for recommended process design and / or operational modifications.
• Investigate process-related incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure that all process deliverables conform to industry regulatory compliance standards and recommended practices for safety, environmental and process design.
• Ensure all processes comply with environmental, health and safety regulations.
• Conduct process design effort for process improvements, plant debottlenecking and expansion studies, including developing process design basis and functional specifications, scope of work.
• Ensure process engineering for intercompany teams, such as Operations, Maintenance, Process Control, Reliability, Quality, Process Safety Management (PSM), Management of Change (MOC), Document Control, etc.
• Work closely with other engineering disciplines, operations and maintenance teams to ensure seamless troubleshooting or projects executions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

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 recruiting@next-decade.com.

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.

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.

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