NextDecade · 8 hours ago
Specialist, Condition Monitoring
Brownsville, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expNextDecade is committed to providing the world access to reliable, lower-carbon energy, focused on developing natural gas liquefaction capacity at Rio Grande LNG. The Specialist, Condition Monitoring will support the Manager, Reliability by overseeing the condition monitoring program, providing leadership for technicians, and collaborating with engineers to enhance equipment reliability.
EnergyIndustrialNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and oversight for the Condition Monitoring Service Contract, working closely with Rotating Equipment Discipline Engineers
Serve as the Condition Monitoring Subject Matter Expert during Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) studies to enhance equipment reliability and optimize maintenance costs
Partner with Discipline Engineering and Condition Monitoring teams to implement and sustain the company’s Condition Monitoring Program for facility equipment
Review and validate condition monitoring recommendations prior to creating corrective work notifications
Utilize advanced diagnostic tools and techniques—such as vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermal imaging, ultrasonic testing, and trend data—to support Rotating Equipment Engineers in identifying and predicting potential equipment failures
Manage the Condition Monitoring Contract and coordinate with Maintenance and Engineering teams to execute preventive maintenance programs
Optimize condition monitoring intervals in collaboration with Engineering and Rotating Equipment disciplines
Identify and implement optimal lubrication sampling locations to ensure effective lube oil analysis
Establish and refine condition monitoring routes (lubrication, thermography, vibration)
Drive adoption of remote sensors and digitalization for enhanced condition monitoring data collection
Provide technical support for continuous improvement of Condition Monitoring and Maintenance strategies
Contribute to achieving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and reliability targets for the RGLNG Reliability Team
Develop, maintain, and document procedures and records for Condition Monitoring data
Participate in equipment failure investigations and provide technical insight to prevent recurrence
Qualification
Required
Trade certification or equivalent hands-on industry experience
Certified Vibration Analyst – Category II (minimum)
Certified Machine Lubrication Analyst (MLA Cat II) or Machine Lubrication Engineer (MLE) certification
Skilled in thermal imaging, including data capture and basic report generation
Minimum 5 years of condition monitoring experience within petrochemical, LNG, or heavy industrial operations, performing both data collection and analysis
Minimum 10 years total experience in maintenance, reliability, or other technical roles
Prior participation in RCM workshops and demonstrated application of reliability improvement strategies
Preferred
Working knowledge of Bently Nevada System 1 or equivalent condition monitoring systems (preferred)
Experience with SAP S4 HANA maintenance or reliability modules
5+ years of experience in an LNG facility or similar heavy industrial environment in a condition monitoring role
Demonstrated experience in optimizing condition monitoring routes and leveraging digital technology or analytics tools to enhance equipment reliability and performance
Company
NextDecade
NextDecade is an LNG development company focusing on LNG export projects and associated pipelines.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$8.76BKey Investors
General AtlanticMUFG BankTotalEnergies
2025-09-10Post Ipo Equity· $1.7B
2025-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $5.18B
2025-01-06Post Ipo Debt· $175M
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