15 Oil and Gas Industry Jobs - NextDecade
Company Profile
NextDecade is an energy company focused on LNG (liquefied natural gas) export projects and carbon capture solutions. Based in Texas, the company is committed to providing cleaner energy to the world through its Rio Grande LNG facility. NextDecade emphasizes innovation, environmental stewardship, and community engagement while aiming to be a leader in the global transition toward sustainable energy systems.
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1. Board Operator, Rover
Job Description:
- Monitor and control plant processes via the Distributed Control System (DCS).
- Adjust operational parameters to ensure safety and production targets.
- Respond to alarms and emergency situations according to established protocols.
- Coordinate with field operators to execute manual equipment adjustments.
- Analyze trends and process data to optimize plant performance.
- Maintain accurate electronic logs of all shifts and operational changes.
- Conduct regular handovers to ensure continuity of operations.
- Ensure all activities comply with environmental and safety regulations.
- Participate in startup and shutdown activities of the LNG facility.
- Review and update operational procedures for the control room.
2. Lab Technician
Job Description:
- Perform chemical and physical analysis on natural gas and LNG samples.
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment like gas chromatographs.
- Ensure all testing meets industry quality and safety standards.
- Record and validate analytical results in the laboratory database.
- Perform routine calibration of lab instruments to ensure accuracy.
- Support the operations team by providing real-time quality data.
- Manage laboratory chemical inventory and hazardous waste disposal.
- Investigate any sample deviations or quality non-conformances.
- Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment.
- Follow all site-specific HSE guidelines for chemical handling.
3. OSBL Field Operator
Job Description:
- Operate and monitor Outside Battery Limits (OSBL) equipment.
- Perform routine field inspections of storage tanks and piping.
- Manually adjust valves and pumps for product transfer.
- Prepare equipment for maintenance through lockout/tagout procedures.
- Monitor utility systems including water, air, and nitrogen.
- Report any leaks, abnormal noises, or equipment vibrations.
- Collect field samples for laboratory analysis.
- Participate in emergency response and fire-fighting teams.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping in assigned field areas.
- Coordinate with the Board Operator for system startups.
4. Maintenance Technician, Instrumentation
Job Description:
- Install and repair control valves, transmitters, and sensors.
- Perform preventive maintenance on critical plant instrumentation.
- Troubleshoot electronic and pneumatic control loops.
- Calibrate instruments according to manufacturer specifications.
- Read and interpret P&IDs and electrical loop drawings.
- Document maintenance activities in the Computerized Maintenance Management System.
- Ensure all tools and test equipment are properly certified.
- Identify opportunities to improve instrument reliability.
- Assist in the commissioning of new instrumentation systems.
- Work closely with the operations team to resolve technical issues.
5. Sr. Manager, Training
Job Description:
- Develop and oversee the technical training strategy for the facility.
- Manage the design of curriculum for plant operators and technicians.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory training and certification requirements.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through assessments.
- Manage the training budget and external vendor relationships.
- Implement professional development plans for site personnel.
- Utilize Learning Management Systems (LMS) to track progress.
- Coordinate emergency response and safety drills training.
- Mentor internal trainers and technical subject matter experts.
- Align training initiatives with the company’s long-term growth goals.
6. Maintenance Specialist, Metering & Sampling
Job Description:
- Oversee the maintenance of custody transfer metering systems.
- Verify the accuracy of flow meters and sampling equipment.
- Coordinate with third-party auditors for measurement verification.
- Troubleshoot complex issues in gas and liquid sampling systems.
- Maintain compliance with international measurement standards.
- Analyze data from online analyzers and flow computers.
- Develop maintenance procedures for specialized metering tools.
- Lead the installation of upgraded measurement technologies.
- Ensure environmental monitoring equipment is functioning correctly.
- Collaborate with the commercial team on product measurement data.
7. Maintenance Senior Technician, Electrical
Job Description:
- Maintain high and medium voltage electrical distribution systems.
- Perform troubleshooting on switchgear, motors, and transformers.
- Execute preventive maintenance tasks on electrical protective relays.
- Manage electrical system upgrades and equipment replacements.
- Ensure all electrical work meets the National Electrical Code (NEC).
- Lead electrical safety audits and inspections.
- Analyze electrical failures to prevent future occurrences.
- Support the maintenance of UPS systems and emergency generators.
- Mentor junior electrical technicians in safe work practices.
- Review electrical schematics for accuracy and updates.
8. Facility Risk Engineer
Job Description:
- Conduct Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) for plant operations.
- Lead Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) and risk assessments.
- Evaluate the impact of changes through the MOC process.
- Identify potential safety risks within the facility design.
- Collaborate with engineering to implement risk mitigation measures.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM).
- Monitor facility risk profiles and report to senior management.
- Investigate process-related incidents to identify root causes.
- Review safety instrumented systems (SIS) for reliability.
- Facilitate risk-based decision making across departments.
9. Engineer, Instrumentation & Controls
Job Description:
- Provide engineering support for DCS and PLC systems.
- Design control logic and human-machine interface (HMI) graphics.
- Manage projects for the upgrading of control systems.
- Develop technical specifications for new instrumentation.
- Analyze process control performance and tune control loops.
- Ensure cyber-security standards are applied to control networks.
- Support the commissioning of advanced process control (APC).
- Review vendor drawings and technical documentation.
- Provide expert troubleshooting for complex system failures.
- Coordinate with the IT department on industrial network integrity.
10. Maintenance Senior Technician, Instrumentation
Job Description:
- Lead complex instrumentation repair and maintenance projects.
- Serve as a technical resource for junior instrument technicians.
- Coordinate daily maintenance work orders with operations.
- Manage the inventory of critical instrumentation spare parts.
- Oversee the calibration program for all site sensors.
- Implement reliability-centered maintenance for control devices.
- Ensure all instrumentation work is documented accurately.
- Conduct root cause analysis for recurring instrument failures.
- Verify that instrumentation installations meet project standards.
- Enforce safety protocols during all instrumentation activities.