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 OSBL Field Operator plays a critical role in ensuring the safe and effective operation of shipping, loading, and utility systems at the RGLNG facility. This position is field based, with a strong focus on LNG ship loading, marine operations, utility systems, and storage tank support. The OSBL Field Operator is responsible for executing operational tasks, performing equipment checks and isolations, coordinating with marine loading personnel, and supporting maintenance activities. The role requires a thorough understanding of utility systems (water, air, nitrogen, steam, fuel gas, etc.) and marine terminal operations.
The OSBL Field Operator works closely with Maintenance, Engineering, HSSE, contractors, and third-party vendors. This role demands strong leadership, communication, and HSSE skills, as well as a high level of situational awareness in a live marine terminal and utility operating environment. The successful candidate must reside within a 50-mile radius of Brownsville, TX. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.
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Understand and adhere to RGLNG HSSE standards, Life Saving Rules, and Process Safety Fundamentals.
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Monitor and operate OSBL systems including marine loading arms, berth support systems, flare systems, and utility units (e.g., steam, nitrogen, compressed air, water treatment).
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Assist in the preparation and execution of ship loading operations in compliance with Ship/Shore interface protocols.
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Support safe execution of pre-loading, loading, and post-loading activities including line-up, purging, and cooldown.
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Respond to alarms and operational deviations in shipping and utility areas; escalate and take corrective actions as needed.
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Perform routine field checks and equipment adjustments for OSBL systems, including pump skids, storage tanks, heat exchangers, and electrical distribution assets.
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Assist in maintenance planning by preparing isolations, supporting permits, and validating readiness for work.
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Lead or support OSBL-related activities during Turnarounds, outages, and campaign maintenance.
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Maintain accurate and detailed shift logs specific to SLU operations and ensure smooth shift handovers.
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Follow troubleshooting procedures and ensure the safety of all utility and marine-related activities.
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Maintain professional behavior, site housekeeping, and consumable levels for assigned areas.
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Participate in emergency drills and serve as part of the Emergency Response Team for marine and utility scenarios.
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Ensure OSBL operating procedures and standards are followed and propose improvements where applicable.
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Support commissioning, ramp-up, and performance optimization post start-up.
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Participate as a member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) to support on-site emergencies.
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High school diploma or GED.
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5+ years of experience in OSBL field operations, LNG, petrochemical, or gas plant environments.
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Experience in LNG ship loading, marine terminal operations, and utility systems.
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Strong understanding of gas and liquid utility systems (steam, air, nitrogen, water, etc.) and shipping infrastructure.
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Ability to interpret P&IDs, PFDs, control narratives, Cause & Effect Matrices, and equipment schematics.
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Demonstrated commitment to HSSE and process safety.
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Must reside within a 50-mile radius of Brownsville, TX. Relocation assistance provided for eligible candidates.
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Experience with LNG or cryogenic terminal ship loading and marine operations.
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LNG or gas processing commissioning and start-up experience.
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3+ years of field experience in OSBL roles within LNG or petrochemical facilities.
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Familiarity with APCI liquefaction processes and terminal operation protocols.
- Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted and push/pull with up to 50 pounds of force.
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Required to grip objects with up to 50 pounds of force.
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Frequent standing, walking, and balancing, including climbing stairs and ladders.
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Regular reaching, bending, stooping, handling, and spinal twisting.
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Use of hands, arms, and legs to lift, push, and pull machinery and mechanical components.
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 [email protected].
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.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
NEXTDECADE VALUES
- Safety – We make safety a priority. Everything we do relies on the safety of our people and the communities around us.
- Integrity – We do the right thing, and are open, ethical, and fair. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in all that we do.
- Honesty – We value truth and honesty in ourselves and others. We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions.
- Respect – We listen, and respect people, the environment, and the communities in which we live and work.
- Transparency – Transparency builds trust. We promote open communication with our people, our customers, and all our stakeholders.
- Diversity – We value diversity of experiences and thoughts. It takes people with different strengths and backgrounds to make our company succeed.
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.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
