Competency Assessor, Control Room (Ref ID: 433)

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 Control Room Operations Assessor supports and assists the Training Director in implementing and maintaining the Competency Assurance Management System (CAMS) for LNG Control Room Operations personnel. The role is responsible for assessing the performance and competence of control room operators across various tasks and activities, ensuring they meet the requirements of competence assurance standards. The Assessor conducts control room assessments, simulator-based evaluations, and provides verification of competency for safety-critical tasks. The position will be in Brownsville, TX. 

• Assess the performance of control room operators and their related knowledge across various tasks, ensuring demonstrated competence meets CAMS standards and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver technical training programs through simulator-based instruction and classroom training, such as:
• -LNG process and plant operations
• -DCS and safety systems
• -Emergency response procedures
• -Control room operations and handover
• -Startup and shutdown procedures
• Support the development and maintenance of role competency profiles for control room operators, including identification of safety-critical tasks.
• Conduct simulator-based assessments and observations to evaluate operator competency in areas such as:
• -Normal control room operations
• -Plant startup and shutdown
• -Emergency and abnormal situations
• -Process upset handling
• -Safety system operations
• -Alarm management and response
• Planning/development and execution of simulator training.
• Support the development of detailed plans and scenarios for simulator activities, including scheduling and tracking.
• Lead and assess training of personnel in compliance with Training Programs.
• Verify completion of required training curriculum as documented in individual training plans before conducting competency assessments.
• Document assessment results and provide detailed feedback to personnel and supervisors on competency gaps identified.
• Support the Training Director in quality assurance activities to maintain integrity of the competency assessment process.
• Assist in developing and maintaining assessment tools, simulator scenarios, and verification processes.
• Participate in pre-commissioning and commissioning activities to assess operator readiness.
• Monitor the delivery of training according to regulations and customers' requirements.
• Support implementation of safety and security policies, procedures, and instructions for control room operations.
• Perform operational duties as needed to support facility.

• 7+ years' experience in LNG or gas processing facility control room operations.
• 5+ years' experience with operator training and competency development.
• Experience with control room simulator training and assessment.
• Experience with maintenance management systems and DCS platforms.
• Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing status.
• Expert understanding of LNG plant operations and control systems.
• Strong knowledge of DCS, safety systems, and alarm management.
• Experience with operator training and competency development.
• Knowledge of competency-based assessment methodologies.
• Strong instructional and presentation skills.
• Understanding of safety management systems and regulatory requirements.
• Strong observation and evaluation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience with learning management systems and simulator software.
• Strong planning and organizational capabilities. 

• Associate's degree in related technical field.
• Formal assessor qualification.
• Technical certifications in relevant operational areas.
• Training/assessment certification.

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 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. 

*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 people and thought. It takes people with different strengths, ideas, and cultural backgrounds to make our company succeed.

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.