Day Operations Coordinator – Permit to Work (PTW)

NextDecade • Brownsville, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to reliable, lower-carbon energy. We are focused on delivering secure and cost-effective energy through the safe and efficient development and operation of natural gas liquefaction capacity at Rio Grande LNG. Through our subsidiaries, we are developing and constructing the Rio Grande LNG natural gas liquefaction and export facility near Brownsville, Texas, with approximately 48 MTPA of potential liquefaction capacity currently under construction or in development, sufficient space at the site for up to 10 liquefaction trains, and a potential carbon capture and storage project. 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.

The Day Operations Coordinator – PTW is responsible for executing and coordinating the site’s Permit-to-Work (PTW) system while supporting LNG operations, including truck loading and unloading activities. This role ensures all permits, isolations, and safety requirements are properly implemented and maintained in alignment with operational and regulatory standards.The position serves as a key link between field operations and control processes, supporting safe and efficient execution of work in a startup environment. This is a hands-on role requiring strong operational discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to operate effectively between field activities and coordination responsibilities. The position will be based in Brownsville, TX.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 3+ years of experience in LNG, oil & gas, or industrial operations
• Experience with PTW systems, isolations, and field execution required
• Strong understanding of PTW, LOTO, and safe work practices
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and SOPs
• Solid operational awareness (valves, piping, process systems)
• Strong communication and coordination skills across multiple teams
• High attention to detail—this role will catch mistakes others miss
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

Nice To Haves

• Technical certification in Process Technology, LNG Operations, or Safety preferred
• Experience in truck loading, terminal operations, or cryogenic systems preferred

Responsibilities

• Administer and control the site PTW system, including issuance, validation, and closure of permits (hot work, confined space, LOTO, line breaks, etc.).
• Verify isolations, energy control measures, and field conditions prior to permit approval.
• Maintain PTW logs, tracking systems, and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate daily permit meetings with Operations, Maintenance, and Contractors.
• Ensure all permit conditions are clearly communicated and adhered to in the field.
• Support audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance activities related to work execution.
• Support Day Operations team in providing operations excellence to the Production Operations shift teams:
• Hose management and tracking
• Auditing of Next Decade’s Safe Systems of Work
• Development of Temporary Work Instructions
• QA/QC of Operating Procedures within the eProcedure tool
• Support Operations Maintenance Coordinator in operations readiness for maintenance tasks as required.
• Complete ad hoc Operational tasks as directed by the Operations Specialist
• Maintaining critical operations registers such as leaks, passing valves, hoses and out of service equipment
• Updating Visual Management Boards
• Support truck loading and delivery activities:
• Conduct pre-load inspections of truck loading systems, including hoses, grounding, and safety interlocks.
• Support truck loading and unloading activities, including connection/disconnection of transfer systems.
• Verify driver documentation, safety compliance, and readiness prior to loading.
• Complete required loading documentation such as Bills of Lading and safety checklists.
• Act as a field presence to ensure safe execution of permitted work and loading operations.
• Enforce site safety standards, Life-Saving Rules, and PPE requirements.
• Participate in emergency response activities and drills.
• Maintain situational awareness of concurrent operations to prevent SIMOPS conflicts.
• Support incident investigations and reporting as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees