NextDecade · 2 months ago
Maintenance Technician, Mechanical
Brownsville, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expNextDecade is committed to providing the world access to reliable, lower-carbon energy. The Maintenance Technician, Mechanical is responsible for conducting safe mechanical maintenance activities, including breakdowns and preventative maintenance at the RGLNG facility.
EnergyIndustrialNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Demonstrate proactive safety leadership to the entire Maintenance team
Responsible for the safety and wellbeing of execution team, leads by example to set and maintain a positive safety culture of compliance and continuous improvement
Maintain a positive HSSE reporting culture ensuring that all occurrences provide a learning and improvement opportunity
Be an active and engaged team member ensuring a One-Team approach
Proactively engages and supports all RGLNG personnel including Production, Engineering, Instrument & Controls, Electrical, Plant Services, Specialist Vendors and Contractors upholding the One-Team approach
Safely execute all mechanical maintenance activities at the RGLNG facility including breakdowns, corrective and preventative maintenance
Perform Permit Holder requirements for the execution of work at RGLNG
Complete all required maintenance reporting, including updating the CMMS system as following company work processes
Ensure personal training and competency is up to date
Provide support during the Major Maintenance Turnaround events as required
Participate as a member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) to support on-site emergencies
Qualification
Required
Technical degree in Industrial Mechanical or similar or NCCER (Millwright/Pipefitter/Boilermaker)
5+ years of mechanical experience required
5+ years Industrial Facility experience in Maintenance role preferred
Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted and push/pull with up to 50 pounds of force
Required to grip objects with up to 50 pounds of force
Frequent standing, walking, and balancing, including climbing stairs and ladders
Regular reaching, bending, stooping, handling, and spinal twisting
Use of hands, arms, and legs to lift, push, and pull machinery and mechanical components
Preferred
Experienced in the execution of mechanical maintenance activities
Competent at interpreting Engineering Drawings and Documentation
Exceptional working knowledge of CMMS systems (SAP or Similar)
Experience developing and reviewing critical Maintenance procedures
Exceptional working knowledge of an MOC process
Experience in frontline leadership during Turnarounds
Relevant LNG Mechanical Pipefitter maintenance experience including Fabrication and/or repair of piping, etc. using various welding processes as required (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW) / Blinding of pipes, vessels, tanks, exchangers, etc. to prepare equipment for operations and maintenance
Mechanical LNG experience including Turbo machinery, compressors, loading arms, PSV's, pumps, motors, vessels, valves, actuators, fin fans and flange management a must
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
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
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Chief Operating Officer
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