LNG Operations Specialist

ABOUT NEXTDECADE CORPORATION

NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to reliable, lower carbon energy. We are focused on delivering secure, low-cost, and sustainable energy solutions through the safe and efficient development and operation of natural gas liquefaction and carbon capture and storage infrastructure. 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. We are also developing a potential carbon capture and storage project at the facility that is expected to make meaningful impacts toward a lower carbon future. NextDecade's 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

The LNG Operations Specialist ensures safe, efficient, and reliable operations across LNG assets. This role supports daily production, improves operational practices, and strengthens collaboration between Operations, Engineering, HSSE, and Environment. Responsibilities include coaching field operators, developing procedures, and driving continuous improvement aligned with NextDecade's Operations Management System. With a strong focus on HSSE, asset integrity, and operational excellence, the specialist supports the safe and efficient delivery of the RGLNG project. The role offers growth opportunities in a dynamic, collaborative environment and requires strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Champion and uphold RGLNG HSSE standards, Life Saving Rules, and Process Safety Fundamentals.
• Maintain close coordination with Operations Supervisors and the Operations Maintenance Coordinator to manage short- and medium-term priorities and risks.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination of daily operations activities with shift teams and relevant engineering or technology stakeholders.
• Plan and organize daily engineering and operations activities in the Process area, aligning priorities with the Production Director, Daylight Operations Manager, and other key stakeholders.
• Act as the Operations focal point and stage gate owner for Management of Change (MoC) processes; own and manage MoCs initiated by the operations team.
• Provide operational input into Leak Detection programs.
• Support the design and approval of non-standard isolations.
• Review and improve critical operating procedures (e.g., start-up, defrost, purging, draining).
• Lead coordination of plant operating trials and manage daily and standing instructions.
• Review and maintain Temporary Work Instructions and operator rounds (routine and ad hoc).
• Provide operations support to Engineering, HSSE, and Projects, including participation in risk assessments, PHAs, RCAs, and investigations.
• Audit and enhance key operational practices and registers (e.g., shift handover, lock open / closed valves, inhibits / overrides, leaks and seeps, LOTO).
• Support the review and update of operations procedures to ensure compliance with standards and guidelines.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives and implement feedback from shift teams.
• Maintain and share operations lessons learned across teams.
• Provide leadership and expertise during commissioning, start-up, and turnarounds; may require working a shift roster for short periods.
• Deliver Operating Modes Assessments, ensuring adequate controls, mitigations, and procedures are in place for safe and stable operations.

MINUMUM REQUIREMENTS

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS :

Job Site Work Environment

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.

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 VALUES

NextDecadeprovides 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. NextDecadecomplies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.