Sr. Engineer, Process and Control (Ref ID: 225)

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 

NextDecade is seeking a full-time Senior Process and Control Engineer to support long-term operations for the Rio Grande LNG facility located near Brownsville, Texas. The incumbent will report to the Process Manager in the Operations Engineering Department, under the leadership of the Director of Engineering. This position will be located in Brownsville, TX 

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• Conduct equilibrium, non-equilibrium, and dynamic simulations to optimize LNG processes. 
• Participate in risk assessments to ensure safety and reliability. 
• Assist Production with tuning process control parameters and troubleshooting equipment or control system issues. 
• Develop and implement regulatory and advanced process control strategies for efficiency and stability. 
• Create and utilize steady-state and dynamic process models to enhance performance. 
• Collaborate with engineers, operators, and control teams to define and implement Advanced Process Control (APC) strategies. 
• Identify and prioritize units for APC based on operational data while ensuring compliance with safety constraints. 
• Perform real-time data analysis to enhance control system responsiveness. 
• Maintain documentation for process designs, simulations, and operational procedures. 
• Integrate new technologies and automation systems for improved control and performance. 
• Ensure Key Process Indicators (KPIs) for process control and APC modules meet targets. 
• Analyze operational data to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement. 
• Investigate process control incidents and implement corrective actions. 
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and industry regulations. 
• Support intercompany teams (Operations, Maintenance, Process Control, Reliability, etc.) with process engineering expertise. 
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for troubleshooting and project execution. 
• Train plant personnel on process control systems and best practices. 
• Travel periodically to Houston and other U.S. locations. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering 
• 10+ years as a Process Engineer in LNG, gas, petrochemical, or energy industries. 
• Experience with APCI Propane Precooled Mixed Refrigerant Process (C3MR). 
• Expertise in regulatory and advanced process control (APC) models. 
• Proficiency in dynamic simulation software (HYSYS or similar). 
• Strong background in acid gas removal, molecular sieve dehydration, mercury removal, hydrocarbon fractionation, and refrigeration. 
• Proven troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills. 
• Experience developing steady-state simulations and heat/material balances. 
• Knowledge of Management of Change (MOC), HAZID, PHA, and HAZOP processes. 
• Familiarity with LNG industry standards, regulatory codes, and best practices. 
• Strong collaboration, leadership, and communication skills. 
• Detail-oriented with excellent documentation and metadata management. 
• Ability to work under pressure and effectively liaise with Operations, Safety, and Engineering teams. 

• Ability to perform installed gain analysis. 
• Knowledge of control valve and trim selection criteria 
• Knowledge of Equation Oriented (EO) Models. 

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.