Sr. Engineer, Rotating Equipment (Ref ID: 316)

ABOUT NEXTDECADE

NextDecade Corporation is an energy company accelerating the path to a net-zero future and leading innovation in more sustainable LNG and carbon capture solutions, NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to cleaner energy. Through our wholly owned subsidiaries Rio Grande LNG and NEXT Carbon Solutions, we are developing a 27 MTPA LNG export facility in South Texas along with one of the largest carbon capture and storage projects in North America. We are also working with third-party customers around the world to deploy our proprietary processes to lower the cost of carbon capture and storage and reduce CO2 emissions at their industrial-scale facilities. By combining emissions reduction associated with our carbon capture and storage project, responsibly sourced gas, and our pledge to use net-zero electricity, Rio Grande LNG is expected to produce a lower carbon-intensive LNG for the world.

NextDecade's common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol "NEXT." NextDecade is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

NextDecade is seeking a full-time Sr. Rotating Machinery Engineer to support long-term operations for the Rio Grande LNG facility located near Brownsville, Texas. The position will require work from Houston during early job phases before transitioning to Brownville, Texas prior to commissioning and startup.

• The incumbent will report to the Facilities Manager in the Operations Department, under the leadership of the Sr. Director of Engineering.

• Peer level personnel will include the Ready for Operations team, Sr. Electrical Engineer, Sr. Facilities Integrity Engineer, Sr. Process Control Systems Engineer, Sr. Reliability Engineer, Sr. Process Engineer, Laboratory Supervisor, MOC Coordinator, Brownfield Project Engineers, and Equipment Warranty Engineer.

• The Sr. Rotating Machinery Engineer will mentor and help develop a minimum of two less experienced Rotating Machinery Engineers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor, analyze, and provide rotating machinery subject matter expertise to establish and ensure continued safe, stable, reliable, and efficient performance.

• Provide technical support & troubleshooting as necessary.

• Track and report equipment & system Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

• Coordinate and/or support Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) as necessary.

• Support Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) activities.

• Coordinate with Maintenance Department regarding Preventive Maintenance (PM) requirements and scheduling.

• Coordinate and conduct gas fired turbine inspections (hot gas path, combustion section, Borescope, minor and major overhauls, etc.)

• Coordinate with the Reliability Engineering team to monitor & inspect compressors, expanders, pumps, and associated seals, couplings, gear boxes and auxiliaries.

• Manage and coordinate rotating machinery alignment and associated measurements.

• Review project PHA and HAZOP results associated with rotating machinery and champion and/or participate in PHA, HAZOP and MOCs for ongoing operations.

• Ensure gas fired turbine Dry Low NOx (DLN) tuning provides efficient operation and meets with regulatory compliance requirements.

• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) of major rotating machinery and turbine/compressor string tests as required.

• Coordinate with the Reliability Engineering team regarding conditioning monitoring requirements, evaluations and assist with managing technical aspects of related contracts.

• Maintain rotating machinery related "bad actors" and "opportunistic maintenance" lists. Coordinate corrections and improvements during planned maintenance intervals and as practical during unplanned outages.

• Manage and coordinate rotating machinery equipment and component repairs and replacements as required.

• Manage rotating machinery engineering effort for improvements, debottlenecking, and expansion studies, including reviewing, revising, and/or developing specifications and providing oversight for Scope of Work (SOW) documents, cost estimates, Approval for Expenditures (AFEs), evaluating consultants, HAZOPs, bid development and support for brownfield project construction tender documents.

• Serve as Technical Authority (TA) for rotating machinery management level decisions.

• Establish and maintain equipment specifications, design and reliability standards and procedures.

• Prepare, execute, and maintain facilities engineering related software licensing contracts and service agreements.

• Manage core rotating machinery engineering and technical proficiencies for the team. Identify and oversee associated training and development.

• Deliver on rotating machinery assigned activities of the Operations Management System (OMS) obligations during the FEED and detailed engineering project phases.

• Provide integral interaction and support for other intercompany teams, such as Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Quality, Process Safety Management (PSM), and Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE).

• Assist in selection of capital and operating spares and parts.

• Provide input into developing and managing Long Term Service Agreements (LTSAs)

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum experience requirements:

• Experience in leading and motivating less experienced rotating machinery engineers with proven ability to guide, mentor, and inspire

• Demonstrated troubleshooting, problem solving, and analytical skills

• Substantial experience with implementing and managing Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Condition Monitoring programs

• Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) and Management of Change (MOC) processes

• Experience with Hazard Identification studies (HAZIDs), Process Hazards Analyses (PHAs), and Hazard and Operability studies (HAZOPs)

• Knowledge and experience with applicable industry standards, regulatory codes, and API Recommended Practices

• Proven experience with managing interfaces and working closely with Project and Operations teams during FEED, detailed design, construction, commissioning, startup and post-startup operations

• Demonstrated experience with identifying and managing critical success factors and risks

• Demonstrated commitment to safety and environmental guidelines and experience leading by example and working within intercompany HSSE standards

Required attributes:

• Ability to work collaboratively & foster a collaborative work environment

• Strong oral & written communication & interpersonal skills

• Ability to lead by example & deliver against targets

• Ability to perform under pressure

• Ability to challenge others in a constructive manner and negotiate with internal peers and other stakeholders to influence decisions and work processes

• Excellent organization, planning and time management skills to ensure timely delivery of multiple work streams

Personal and behavioral traits:

• Highly motivated self-start mentality

• Focus on timely & consistently accurate results

• Excellent listening & communication skills

• Willingness to accept & take responsibility

• Determination to consistently meet & exceed expectations

• Willingness to travel, domestically & internationally

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required:

• 10+ years of senior rotating machinery engineering experience

• 5+ years in rotating machinery experience in an LNG operating facility

• 15+ years within the oil & gas industry

• Significant experience with gas fired turbine and associated auxiliary systems operation and maintenance

• Knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards & regulations

• Knowledge of compressor performance & anti-surge controls

• Knowledge and experience with aerodynamic & rotodynamic principles & analysis

• Experience with both gas & liquid expanders

• Experience with submerged & non-submerged pumps

• Experience with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & vibrational analysis

• Experience with Condition Monitoring & Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)

• Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) and Management of Change (MOC) requirements

Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Experience with Baker Hughes Frame 7EA Gas Turbines w/ starter/helper motors

• Experience with Mark VI gas fired turbine control systems

• Experience with Allen Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

• APCI liquefaction facility design and operations experience

Required education & certifications:

• B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and/or demonstrated work experience

Preferred education & certifications:

• Professional Engineer, TX (or equivalent)
• 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.