Sr. Scheduler, Maintenance

NextDecade•Brownsville, TX

48d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Scheduler, Maintenance develops and coordinates maintenance schedules to support efficient preventive, corrective, and shutdown maintenance at an LNG facility. The position works with maintenance, operations, reliability, engineering, procurement, and logistics teams to optimize resource allocation, minimize production downtime, maintain asset integrity, and meet safety and reliability standards. It is based at the RGLNG site in Brownsville, Texas. The Scheduler plans routine maintenance and major shutdowns and turnarounds, coordinates labor, materials, equipment, and contractors, tracks schedule progress and compliance, and adjusts plans as operating conditions change. The role also supports regulatory and company safety requirements, accurate maintenance records, performance reporting, continuous improvement, and optimization of the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). The work takes place in a complex construction environment, with indoor and outdoor exposure to changing weather, mechanical parts, electrical circuits, and potentially distracting noise. The employee must be able to use required personal protective equipment and meet the described mobility, communication, vision, and physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodation. Driving to other company work locations may be required, as may entry into confined spaces and access to elevated structures.

Requirements

Journeyman qualification or a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, instrumentation and controls, project management, maintenance management, or a related field.
5–10 years of maintenance experience in LNG, oil and gas, or petrochemical industries.
Proficiency with CMMS software and scheduling/work-order platforms such as SAP, Prometheus, MS Project, or P6.
Strong knowledge of LNG plant maintenance processes, reliability practices, and equipment types.
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
Understanding of predictive and preventive maintenance strategies.
Eligibility to be issued a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
Ability to wear necessary PPE and work in a complex construction environment with indoor and outdoor exposure to changing weather, mechanical parts, electrical circuits, and potentially distracting noise.
Ability to travel around the facility, reach a designated muster point during emergencies, and stand and/or sit continuously while performing job functions for a full shift.
Full mechanical motion and use of all extremities; ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, and handle items.
Ability to lift items weighing up to 20 pounds without assistance.
Visual acuity, corrected as needed, to perform job functions, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to communicate clearly by radio, phone, and verbally.
May be required to enter confined spaces and work at elevated heights or access elevated structures without assistance.
Verification of identity and eligibility to work in the United States and completion of the required employment eligibility verification document upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Concur and Workday.
Additional computer/software training and/or demonstrable prior work experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage detailed schedules for routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance activities.
Coordinate maintenance with operations, reliability, and engineering teams to minimize disruptions to LNG production.
Prioritize work orders based on safety, criticality, and operational impact.
Monitor schedule adherence and revise plans as operating conditions change.
Coordinate labor, materials, and equipment to support maintenance execution.
Allocate technicians and contractors based on workload and priority.
Track work progress and identify potential bottlenecks and delays.
Ensure maintenance activities comply with LNG industry safety regulations, OSHA, API, and company policies.
Support risk assessments, permit-to-work processes, and job hazard analyses (JHA).
Maintain accurate maintenance schedules and work-history documentation.
Generate maintenance performance, schedule-compliance, and KPI reports.
Analyze maintenance trends and recommend efficiency improvements.
Assist in optimizing CMMS platforms such as SAP 4 HANA, Prometheus, or similar systems.
Assist with planning and scheduling major maintenance shutdowns and turnarounds.
Ensure shutdown activities are sequenced, resourced, and aligned with operational needs.
Coordinate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure spare parts and equipment are available.
Drive to other company work locations as required.
Wear necessary PPE and meet the stated physical and communication demands of the role.