Maintenance Supervisor, Instrumentation

NextDecade
United States, Texas, Brownsville
Jan 24, 2025
ABOUT NEXTDECADE CORPORATION NextDecade Corporation is an energy company accelerating the path to a net-zero future. Leading innovation in more sustainable LNG and carbon capture solutions, NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to cleaner energy. Through our subsidiaries Rio Grande LNG and NEXT Carbon Solutions, we are developing a 27 MTPA LNG export facility in South Texas and have proposed a carbon capture and storage project at the site. We remain committed to advancing and lowering the cost of utilizing carbon capture and storage and helping companies reduce their facility emissions and achieving their clean energy goals. 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 Supervisor, Instrumentation provides leadership and oversight of instrumentation maintenance execution activities including personnel, with the objective of ensuring safe, quality work practices while maximizing availability of equipment across the facility. This position is located in Brownsville, TX. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Demonstrate proactive safety leadership to the Maintenance team. Responsible for the safety and well being of the Instrumentation Execution team, leads by example to set and maintain a positive safety culture of compliance and continuous improvement. Coach, mentor and lead maintenance team members to reach their full potential. Ensure competent labor availability to cover critical activities. Oversee and maintain team training and competency requirements. Stakeholder in the development, implementation and ongoing support of the Integrated Activity Planning & Scheduling process for RGLNG Lead the execution activities for all SCE, Statutory, and Federal Regulations and manage associated compliance processes including deferals, backlog etc. Responsible for the instrumentation maintenance execution activities of all breakdown, corrective and preventative maintenance in the facility Provide support to the leadership of the Turnaround Team prior and during Turnarounds Lead Instrumentation teams in the execution of the major maintenance of plant and unit shutdowns. Responsible to safely complete all planned activities on the locked schedule, maximizing tooltime and minimizing cost & deferrals. Stakeholder in the review of materials and parts optimization Demonstrate continuous improvement, value adding programmes and cost saving intiatives Provide coverage for the maintenance superintendent as required. Deliver the required maintenance execution meetings, including HSSE meetings, pre-starts, work allocation tasks, toolboxes etc. Attend execution workfronts on a daily basis Assess and maintain tooling inventory and calibration equipment as required MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or GED. 5+ years LNG Export Facility experience in an Instrumentation Maintenance Execution lead role, supervising Maintenance personnel, with 10+ years' experience in LNG/Oil & Gas/Petrochemical industries in a supervisory position. Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all Instrumentation Maintenance activities. Competent at interpreting Engineering Drawings and Documentation i.e. P&ID, ISO, GA, Logic, Control Narratives, Cause & Effect, Loop & Wiring, etc Must have experience with the function testing and inspection of Safety Critical Elements (SCE), to meet Statutory and Federal Regulatory compliance. Familiar with NEC, NEMA, NFPA and Hazardous Area Standards Experience in GOAL setting and performance management. Exceptional working knowledge of CMMS systems (SAP or Similar) Experience developing critical Maintenance procedures. Exceptional working knowledge of an MOC process. Experience in frontline leadership during Turnarounds. Relevant instrumentation LNG maintenance experience including Integrated Control & Safety Systems (DCS / SIS), PLC's. ABB 800xa DCS an advantage. Relevant Instrumentation LNG maintenance experience including flow computers, analyzers, gas turbines, fire & gas detection systems, control valves, anti-surge control, and field instrumentation is a must. Knowledge of communication network protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus RTU or TCP, OPC, HART, etc. Must be experienced in Permit to Work systems and processes. Must be experienced in writing/reviewing/endorsing Work Instructions Ability to get a Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC). Preferred Requirements Technical degree in Industrial Instrumentation Maintenance or similar. 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. Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations: * 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.