NextDecade · 2 hours ago
Engineer, Control Systems
Brownsville, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expNextDecade is committed to providing the world access to reliable, lower-carbon energy. The Control Systems Engineer will support long-term operations for the Rio Grande LNG facility, focusing on optimizing control systems and ensuring reliable plant operations.
EnergyIndustrialNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Lead support for the following equipment, systems, and processes:
Equipment: Distributed Control System (DCS), equipment control systems (e.g., PID controllers, Sequential logic control, Opticomp, turbine controls, local control panels, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), etc.)
Systems and Processes: Support alarm management and alarm response through control system optimization, overrides, and inhibits, software change management, DCS support, Operational Technology security / Process Control Domain (PCD) security, and control system obsolescence management
Lead the control systems engineering efforts for the RGLNG facility to support both day-to-day plant operations and long-term reliability and availability targets
Lead frontline support to operations to investigate control logic issues, causes of trips, and equipment downtime, and work proactively to maximize facility availability
Develop and monitor control systems Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure reliable, safe, and efficient operation
Coordinate DCS support engineers
Work closely with rotating equipment engineers and contractor turbine controls engineers for reliable performance of gas turbine driven compressor strings
Participate in risk assessments, PHAs, HAZOP, SIL, and SIF reviews as required
Ensure the Management of Change (MOC) procedures (including Software Change Requests) are followed and documentation for instruments and control systems is up to date
Develop and ensure adherence to all discipline specifications, standards, procedures, and guidelines
Monitor and report on the condition and performance of all control barriers to major accident events. Manage barrier impairment risks to As Low As Reasonably Practicable to support safe continued operations
Provide integral interaction and support for other intercompany teams, such as Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Process Safety Management (PSM), and Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE)
Prepare, execute, and maintain control systems related software licensing contracts and service agreements
Provide input into the instrumentation, control & safety systems budget for the Facilities Engineering Team
Qualification
Required
B.S. or higher in Chemical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree
10+ years of control systems engineering experience
5+ years of instrumentation and control systems engineering experience in an LNG operating facility or equivalent
Willingness to travel, domestically & internationally, as needed (approximately 10-15%)
Ability to work collaboratively and foster a collaborative work environment
Ability to lead by example, perform under pressure, and deliver against targets
An eye for detail to ensure complete documentation and associated metadata
Excellent organization, planning, and time management skills to ensure timely execution of work tasks
Highly motivated self-start mentality with focus on timely, consistent, and accurate results
Ability to accept responsibility with determination to consistently meet and exceed expectations
Ability to liaise effectively with other departments such as operations, safety, and engineering
Communicates effectively at all levels of the organization to ensure clarity in expectations requirements, and deliverables
Excellent analytical skills
Preferred
Advanced skills in troubleshooting and problem-solving control system issues, including following equipment or facility trips and supporting the operations team to return equipment into service
Intermediate skills in the application of LNG facility applicable industry standards, regulatory codes, and recommended practices
Compressor performance & anti-surge controls
Control theory & analysis
ABB Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and Fire and Gas Systems (FGS) or equivalent platforms such as Honeywell or Emerson DCS and SIS
Programmable logic controllers from multiple manufacturers and their associated interfaces with Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
MkVIe Turbine Controls and MkVIeS Safety System
Basic / beginner skills in Process Safety Management (PSM) and operational risk management
Management of Change (MOC)
Operational Technology (OT) / Process Control Domain (PCD) security
Root cause investigations
Managing interfaces and working closely with Project and Operations teams during detailed design, construction, commissioning, startup, and post-startup operations
Company
NextDecade
NextDecade is an LNG development company focusing on LNG export projects and associated pipelines.
201-500 employees
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Funding
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2025-09-10Post Ipo Equity· $1.7B
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