Engineer, Brownfield Projects Mechanical

NextDecade • Brownsville, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

NextDecade is seeking a full-time Engineer, Brownfield Projects Mechanical to support the long-term operations of the Rio Grande LNG facility near Brownsville, Texas. The role is for a specialist project engineer with a Mechanical Engineering background, particularly in vessels, piping, and valves, and basic knowledge of other engineering disciplines, including process, process safety, rotating equipment, electrical, instrumentation and control systems, telecommunications, civil and structural, HVAC, welding, and materials.

The engineer will ensure that FEED and/or EPCC activities for assigned projects are performed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with applicable technical requirements. The position coordinates project activities among contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and NextDecade stakeholders, typically on projects focused on mechanical and rotating equipment. The role has no direct reports and reports to the Sr. Manager, Brownfield Projects.

Requirements

• B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a similar field.
• 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.
• Mechanical Engineering background, particularly in vessels, piping, and valves.
• Basic knowledge of process, process safety, rotating equipment, electrical, instrumentation and control systems, telecommunications, civil and structural, HVAC, welding, and materials.
• Able to meet stated physical demands, including lifting up to 40 pounds unassisted and pushing or pulling with up to 50 pounds of force.
• Able to wear necessary personal protective equipment and work in a complex construction environment.
• Able to drive to other company work locations as required and move throughout the facility, including to a designated muster point during emergencies.
• Able to clearly communicate by radio, phone, and verbally.
• May be required to enter confined spaces and work at elevated heights or access elevated structures without assistance.

Nice To Haves

• 15 or more years in the oil and gas industry.
• 10 or more years as a Project Engineer in the oil and gas industry, in greenfield and/or brownfield projects.
• 5 or more years in project or operations work in the LNG or refinery industries.
• Advanced skills in project management and planning 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 and stakeholder management; project budgeting, estimating, and cost control; SIMOPS management; project quality requirements; and project engineering information management.
• Basic skills in Permit to Work systems and operational Management of Change.

Responsibilities

• Ensure contractors’, subcontractors’, and vendors’ FEED and/or EPCC activities for assigned projects are completed safely, on schedule, on 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 analysis of technical proposals.
• Participate in technical clarifications with contractors and vendors.
• Issue NextDecade SME comments on contractor and vendor deliverables 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 HSE, schedule, budget, quality, and compliance KPIs.
• Develop and monitor recovery plans as required.
• Process and close Technical Deviation Requests (TDRs) and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Conduct inspections and factory acceptance tests at vendor premises, and site acceptance tests at the plant.
• Ensure contractors and vendors properly implement NextDecade SIMOPS procedures and Permit to Work system requirements.
• Coordinate NextDecade personnel walkdowns and witnessing of key mechanical completion and commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with the NextDecade Management of Change (MOC) process.
• Handover new facilities and equipment from contractors to NextDecade.
• Issue project close-out reports, including lessons learned.
• Prepare warranty claims, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level