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Sr. Maintenance Technician, Mechanical

BrownsvilleFull-timesenior

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ABOUT NEXTDECADE CORPORATION NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to reliable, lower-carbon energy.

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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 Maintenance Technician, Mechanical, conducts daily mechanical maintenance execution activities, ensuring safe, quality work practices are maintained while maximizing availability of equipment across the facility. The Senior Technician is part of the Mechanical extended leadership team and will have to provide coverage and support to the Supervisor during times of absence or high volume. This position is located in Brownsville, TX. Check out our RGV Spotlight Video to learn more about Brownsville and the Rio Grande Valley!

Demonstrate proactive safety attitude at all times.

Always uses safe work practices and follows NextDecade lifesaving rules and permitting processes.

Maintains a high focus on safety and wellbeing of execution team, leads by example to set and maintain a positive safety culture of compliance, and continuous improvement for Apprentices and Contractors

Engages and communicates effectively with other departments such as Engineering, Operations, Safety, Procurement, Training, Planning, Specialist Vendors and Contractors upholding the One-Team approach

Initial support and continued review of preventative & corrective Maintenance Plans.

Participate in the reviewing of maintenance documentation, such as WI’s, JSA’s and SWMMs, Permitting, red lining of documents.

Participate in the mechanical maintenance execution activities of all breakdowns, corrective, and preventative maintenance in the facility.

Provide support to turnarounds as required.

Responsible to safely complete all assigned activities to a high standard.

Perform Permit Holder requirements for the execution of work at RGLNG.

Maintain personal training and competency compliance.

Actively participate and actively all the required maintenance meetings, including HSSE meetings, prestart, tailgates, etc.

High school diploma or GED.

Experienced in the execution of mechanical maintenance activities.

Competent at interpreting Engineering Drawings and Documentation.

Exceptional working knowledge of CMMS systems (SAP or Similar)

Experience developing and reviewing critical Maintenance procedures.

Exceptional working knowledge of an MOC process.

Experience in frontline leadership during Turnarounds.

Relevant LNG Mechanical Pipefitter maintenance experience including Fabrication and/or repair of piping, etc. using various welding processes as required (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW) Blinding of pipes, vessels, tanks, exchangers, etc. to prepare equipment for operations and maintenance.

Mechanical LNG experience including Turbo machinery, compressors, loading arms, PSV’s, pumps, motors, vessels, valves, actuators, fin fans and flange management a must.

Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Must have a “hands-on” method of working.

Participate as a member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) to support on-site emergencies.

Ability to get Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC).

Technical degree in Industrial Mechanical or similar and NCCER (Millwright/Pipefitter/Boilermaker).

5+ years Hydrocarbon/Petrochemical experience in a Mechanical Maintenance Technician role.

Operates in a complex construction environment.

Work is conducted both in a controlled indoor environment using computer systems such as DCS, and outdoors in the field, often under challenging weather conditions for extended periods.

Must be able to wear all mandatory/necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions.

Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, including being physically capable of traveling to a designated muster point during emergency situations.

Must be able to clearly communicate, in the English language, with others via radio, phone, and verbal methods.

Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions.

Not necessarily protected from weather and temperature changes. Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions.

Exposure to moving mechanical parts. Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted and push/pull with up to 50 pounds of force.

Required to grip objects with up to 50 pounds of force.

Frequent standing, walking, and balancing, including climbing stairs and ladders.

Regular reaching, bending, stooping, handling, and spinal twisting.

Use of hands, arms, and legs to lift, push, and pull machinery and mechanical components.