NextDecade · 2 months ago
Lead, Maintenance Services
Brownsville, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expNextDecade Corporation is committed to providing reliable, lower-carbon energy through the development of natural gas liquefaction capacity. The Lead, Maintenance Services role involves overseeing maintenance support services, ensuring safety and compliance, and leading maintenance execution activities across various disciplines.
EnergyIndustrialNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Demonstrate proactive safety leadership to the Maintenance Support Services team
Responsible for the safety and wellbeing of the Maintenance Services execution team, leads by example to set and maintain a positive safety culture of compliance and continuous improvement
Ensure competent labor availability to cover critical activities
Provide oversight and leadership to all maintenance disciplines as required, not just the Services team, including Instrument & Controls, Electrical, Mechanical, Specialist Vendors and Contractors upholding the One-Team approach
Stakeholder in the development, implementation, and ongoing support of the Integrated Activity Planning & Scheduling process for RGLNG
Provide input and continued review of Preventative & Corrective Maintenance Plans aligned to the equipment selected for this facility
Lead the execution activities for all SCE, Statutory, and Federal Regulations and manage associated compliance processes including deferals, backlog etc
Accountable for the Maintenance Support Services 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 site 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 initiatives
Develop, review, and implement processes for lifting operations, ensuring compliance with all safety protocols and regulations
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
Participate as a member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) to support on-site emergencies
Qualification
Required
HS Diploma/GED
Minimum 10 years of maintenance experience in LNG, Oil & Gas, or Petrochemical industries, with at least 5 years in a maintenance execution leadership role
Proven track record leading Maintenance Support Services teams across multiple disciplines (crane & rigging, scaffolding, fabric maintenance, rope access)
Strong understanding of maintenance compliance programs, including Safety Critical Elements (SCE), Statutory, and federal requirements
Demonstrated ability to lead safe work execution in a live operating environment
Experience managing integrated maintenance schedules and coordinating across Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering functions
Proficiency with CMMS systems (SAP or similar) and understanding of maintenance planning processes
Competent in reading and interpreting technical drawings (P&ID, Isometrics, GA)
Experience in applying MOC, FMEA/FMECA, and continuous improvement methodologies
Physically able to meet the role's demands, including field presence and ERT participation
NCCCO certification or equivalent credential
Preferred
Prior experience in an LNG export or large-scale energy infrastructure facility
Leadership experience during plant Turnarounds or major maintenance shutdowns
Background in contractor management and vendor performance oversight
Experience developing and implementing lifting procedures and equipment management systems
Knowledge of reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) principles and asset optimization strategies
Demonstrated success driving cost-saving and value-adding maintenance initiatives
Advanced knowledge of inspection techniques, materials management, and procurement processes
Recognized qualification in leadership, project management, or maintenance management
Active participation in Emergency Response Teams (ERT) or site safety committees
Company
NextDecade
NextDecade is an LNG development company focusing on LNG export projects and associated pipelines.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$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
Leadership Team
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Chief Operating Officer
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