Engineer, Brownfield Projects I&C

NextDecade•Brownsville, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

NextDecade is seeking a full-time Engineer, Brownfield Projects I&C, to support long-term operations of the Rio Grande LNG facility near Brownsville, Texas. The role is for a specialist project engineer with an Instrumentation and Controls engineering background and basic knowledge of other engineering disciplines, including Process, Process Safety, Rotating Equipment, Electrical, Mechanical, and Telecom, to support project management. The engineer coordinates FEED and/or EPCC activities performed by contractors, subcontractors, and vendors, ensuring that work is carried out safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with applicable technical requirements. The position has no direct reports and reports to the Sr. Manager, Brownfield Projects, under the leadership of the Sr. Director Engineering and the Sr. Vice President of Operations. The role typically coordinates instrumentation-, controls-, and telecom-focused project activities among contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and NextDecade stakeholders. Work includes preparing project and tender documents; coordinating reviews, clarifications, surveys, inspections, testing, and site activities; monitoring project performance and recovery plans; managing deviations, non-conformances, and change processes; supporting safe execution and facility handover; and completing project close-out and warranty activities. The role is based in a complex construction environment and involves office and field work, indoor and outdoor conditions, required PPE, and possible exposure to weather, moving mechanical parts, electrical circuits, and distracting noise. Travel or driving to other company work locations may be required. The position may require confined-space entry and access to elevated structures. Physical requirements include mobility around the facility, standing or sitting for a full shift, frequent movement and climbing, and lifting or moving items as described in the posting.

Requirements

B.S. or higher in Instrumentation and Controls Engineering or a similar discipline.
At least 5 years as a Brownfield Projects Engineer in the oil and gas industry, including exposure to SIMOPS and turnarounds.
Professional Engineering License or eligibility for registration.
Advanced skills in project management and planning for brownfield project delivery.
Intermediate skills in Project Completion Systems (such as Win PCS or Smart Completion), 3D model software (such as Smart Plant and Navisworks), contractor management, project budgeting, estimating and cost control, managing SIMOPS, project quality requirements, and engineering information management for projects.
Basic skills in Permit to Work systems and Operational Management of Change.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting up to 40 pounds unassisted and pushing or pulling with up to 50 pounds of force; gripping objects with up to 50 pounds of force; and frequent standing, walking, balancing, and climbing stairs and ladders.
Ability to wear required PPE and move throughout the facility, including to a designated muster point during emergencies.
Ability to stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift, with full mechanical motion and use of all extremities.
Visual acuity, corrected as needed, to perform job functions, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision and focus adjustment.
Ability to communicate clearly by radio, phone, and verbally.
Ability to drive to other company work locations as required.
May be required to enter confined spaces and work at elevated heights or access elevated structures without assistance.

Nice To Haves

15+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry.
10+ years as a Project Engineer in the oil and gas industry, in greenfield and/or brownfield projects.
5+ years in Project or Operations in the LNG or refinery industries.

Responsibilities

Ensure contractors', subcontractors', and vendors' FEED and/or EPCC activities are performed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with applicable technical requirements.
Coordinate preparation of BODs and FEED technical work packages.
Coordinate preparation of the technical portions of EPC tenders and analyze technical proposals.
Participate in technical clarifications with contractors and vendors.
Ensure NextDecade SME comments on contractor and vendor deliverables are issued on time.
Coordinate NextDecade SME participation in reviews such as HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, and QRAs, and follow up on action closure.
Coordinate HSE orientation training for contractors' and vendors' personnel working at the plant site.
Prepare and execute site surveys.
Develop and monitor KPIs for HSE, schedule, budget, quality, and compliance.
Develop and monitor recovery plans as required.
Process and close TDRs (Technical Deviation Requests) and NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports).
Coordinate inspections and FATs at vendor premises and SATs at the plant site.
Ensure contractors and vendors properly implement NextDecade SIMOPS procedures and PTW system requirements.
Coordinate NextDecade personnel walkdowns and witnessing of mechanical completion and commissioning key activities.
Ensure compliance with the NextDecade MOC process.
Coordinate handover of new facilities and equipment from contractors to NextDecade.
Issue project close-out reports, including lessons learned.
Prepare warranty claims, if any.