Laboratory Technician

NextDecade • Brownsville, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

NextDecade is seeking a full-time Laboratory Technician to support long-term operations for the Rio Grande LNG facility located near Brownsville, Texas. The position will be based in Brownsville.

The incumbent will report to the Laboratory Manager in the Operations Engineering Department, under the leadership of the Director of Engineering.

Work schedules during startup and commissioning may vary and are subject to operational requirements. The intended long-term schedule for this role is a rotating 7 on/7 off schedule with 12-hour shifts, alternating between days and nights; however, schedules may be modified at management discretion to meet business needs.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive laboratory experience in LNG, gas, or petrochemical industries.
• Expert knowledge of analytical techniques, LNG quality requirements, and laboratory systems; deep familiarity with ISO/ASTM standards.
• Demonstrated leadership within laboratory operations (mentoring, program ownership, quality and safety stewardship).
• Extensive experience supporting ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 compliance.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
• Master of Science in Chemistry
• 8+ years of progressive laboratory experience in LNG, gas, or petrochemical industries.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or ISO 17025 Auditor certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead laboratory operations and advanced troubleshooting of analytical methods and instrumentation; act as SME for LNG quality.
• Own method validation, investigations, and continuous improvement roadmaps; author/approve technical procedures and work instructions.
• Lead implementation and ongoing compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 17025; represent the lab during audits and technical reviews.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Reliability, PSM, Environmental, and Quality on complex technical issues and strategic initiatives.
• Oversee laboratory training and competency programs; mentor technicians across levels and assess proficiency.
• Establish and monitor laboratory KPIs (safety, quality, turnaround time, instrument uptime) and drive corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance to management on laboratory strategy, capability development, and performance.

What This Job Offers

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