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LNG Optimization Process Engineer

United States·BrownsvilleFull-timemid

EngineeringProcess Engineer

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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.

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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. 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 Optimization Process Engineer role will collaborate with several departments to optimize the value chain safely, reliably, and sustainably. This includes developing tools, monitoring production, identifying opportunities, and providing technical guidance during commissioning, start-up, and steady state operations. This position will work a normal dayshift schedule but must be available to provide off-hour support as needed. This position is located at the RGLNG facility near Brownsville, TX.

Maintain a ‘Safety First’ attitude and be a safety leader.

Reviewing and monitoring performances, deviations and developing tools.

Providing technical guidance to safely and sustainably optimize the value chain; feed gas supply, units, production, ship loading, power usage, and minimize emissions.

Reviewing production events and maintaining the loss database, identifying opportunities, and validating emission events.

Contributing towards planning activities and benchmarking exercises.

Maintaining the Production Databook.

Ensuring compliance with all RGLNG procedures and policies.

Updating and maintaining documents and procedures related to plant optimization and loss management.

Adhering to the Operations Department Operations Management System.

Working closely with the Engineering department in identifying and implementing improvement initiatives, processes, and projects.

Providing inputs into MOCs relating to production optimization, reductions in production risks and ensuring they are within the RGLNG Safe Operating Envelope.

Utilizing the dynamic simulator to validate process improvement recommendations.

Recommending and facilitating performance tests.

May require travelling for meetings and/or training.

Engineering degree or extensive engineering experience with a focus on process engineering or operations.

Minimum 5 years of LNG experience

Ability to acquire Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC)

Experience in plant optimization

Extensive natural gas and LNG process operations experience

Experience in influencing, motivating, mentoring, coaching, and supporting a diverse team.

Knowledge of APCI liquefaction process

Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulations.

Ability to troubleshoot complex issues.