Manager, Marine

NextDecade • Brownsville, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Marine Manager is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient execution of all marine activities at the RGLNG export terminal, including coordination of LNG carrier arrivals, berthing, mooring, cargo‑interface marine support, and departures. This role ensures all marine operations comply with U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) regulations, terminal procedures, and industry best practices, while providing effective leadership across marine logistics and day‑to‑day marine operations. The role is based in Brownsville, TX, and requires a valid TWIC.

Requirements

• 7–11 years of progressively responsible marine operations experience (U.S. Gulf LNG Terminal experience preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of USCG marine regulations, 33 CFR 127, and port operational practices.
• Experience with line handling, dedicated tug operations, berthing/unberthing, and mooring systems.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills in high‑consequence marine environments.
• High situational awareness in dynamic marine conditions.
• Skilled decision‑maker in time‑critical marine operations.
• Strong relationship‑builder with internal and external marine stakeholders.
• Commitment to safety, operational discipline, and regulatory compliance.
• Effective organizer and communicator under pressure.
• Solid understanding of industry standards, marine contracts, and ship/shore operations.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Capable of preparing accurate, comprehensive, and timely reports.
• Self-starter with minimal direction and strategic thinking.
• Detail-oriented and focused on meeting performance goals and deadlines.
• Fluent in English, with strong communication and analytical skills.
• Flexible with responsibilities to ensure successful project completion.
• Adaptable to changing deadlines and unexpected delays.
• Willing to be on-call, work after hours, and handle emergency duties.
• Open to travel as required.
• Must be able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions.
• Ability to drive to other Company work locations as required.
• Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, including being physically capable of traveling to a designed muster point during emergency situations.
• Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift.
• The incumbent is required to have fully mechanical motion and usage of all extremities.
• Physically able to walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle, and lift items weighing up to 20 lbs. without assistance.
• Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to clearly communicate with others via radio, phone, and verbal methods.
• May be required to enter confined spaces.
• May be required to work at elevated heights and access elevated structures without assistance.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• U.S. Gulf LNG Terminal experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all marine activities associated with LNG carrier arrivals, approaches, berthing, mooring, unmooring, and departures.
• Maintain operational readiness of berths, navigation aids, mooring systems, and waterside infrastructure.
• Make real‑time marine operational decisions based on weather, tides, currents, and environmental limits.
• Ensure smooth coordination between the terminal, ship agents, pilots, tugs, line handlers, and vessel crews.
• Serve as a key interface with the U.S. Coast Guard, port authority, and state/local marine agencies for all waterside activities.
• Ensure compliance with 33 CFR Part 127, MTSA requirements, and applicable marine safety/security regulations.
• Support USCG inspections, drills, audits, and regulatory reporting.
• Coordinate pilot scheduling, tug assignments, and all marine service provider activities.
• Ensure marine contractor performance aligns with terminal standards and safety expectations. Participate in contractor performance reviews and improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate hydrographic surveys, bathymetry reviews, and dredging support as required.
• Oversee marine aspects of simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) during LNG loading, cooldown, maintenance, or other terminal activities.
• Coordinate with terminal departments / PICs regarding marine implications of cargo operations.
• Ensure safe marine interface during cargo arm connection and LNG transfer preparations.
• Maintain the Marine Terminal Manual, USCG Operations & Emergency Manuals, and marine procedures.
• Track marine KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare incident reports, performance summaries, and regulatory submissions as required.
• Supports RGLNG expansion projects on all marine related matters during terminal development and commissioning.
• Supervise, train, and mentor Persons in Charge (PICs) of loading and mooring, act as backup to PICs. Create ship loading planning and cargo related documentation.
• Collaborate with the Marine Director to build relationships with the government, contractors, and external stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees