Specialist, Condition Monitoring

About Nextdecade Corporation
NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to reliable, lower-carbon energy. We are focused on delivering secure and cost-effective energy through the safe and efficient development and operation of natural gas liquefaction capacity at Rio Grande LNG. Through our subsidiaries, we are developing and constructing the Rio Grande LNG natural gas liquefaction and export facility near Brownsville, Texas, with approximately 48 MTPA of potential liquefaction capacity currently under construction or in development, sufficient space at the site for up to 10 liquefaction trains, and a potential carbon capture and storage project. NextDecade’s common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol “NEXT.” NextDecade is headquartered in Houston, Texas. For more information, please visit www.next-decade.com.

Summary Of The Role
The Specialist, Condition Monitoring is to support the Manager, Reliability in overseeing the condition monitoring program. The Specialist, Condition Monitoring will provide leadership for Condition Monitoring Technicians and support Reliability and Discipline Engineers, Condition Monitoring Technicians and Laboratory team. The position will be based in Brownsville, TX.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for the Condition Monitoring Service Contract, working closely with Rotating Equipment Discipline Engineers
• Serve as the Condition Monitoring Subject Matter Expert during Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) studies to enhance equipment reliability and optimize maintenance costs
• Partner with Discipline Engineering and Condition Monitoring teams to implement and sustain the company’s Condition Monitoring Program for facility equipment
• Review and validate condition monitoring recommendations prior to creating corrective work notifications
• Utilize advanced diagnostic tools and techniques—such as vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermal imaging, ultrasonic testing, and trend data—to support Rotating Equipment Engineers in identifying and predicting potential equipment failures
• Manage the Condition Monitoring Contract and coordinate with Maintenance and Engineering teams to execute preventive maintenance programs
• Optimize condition monitoring intervals in collaboration with Engineering and Rotating Equipment disciplines
• Identify and implement optimal lubrication sampling locations to ensure effective lube oil analysis
• Establish and refine condition monitoring routes (lubrication, thermography, vibration)
• Drive adoption of remote sensors and digitalization for enhanced condition monitoring data collection
• Provide technical support for continuous improvement of Condition Monitoring and Maintenance strategies
• Contribute to achieving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and reliability targets for the RGLNG Reliability Team
• Develop, maintain, and document procedures and records for Condition Monitoring data
• Participate in equipment failure investigations and provide technical insight to prevent recurrence
  
  
  
  

Minumum Requirements

• Trade certification or equivalent hands-on industry experience
• Certified Vibration Analyst – Category II (minimum)
• Certified Machine Lubrication Analyst (MLA Cat II) or Machine Lubrication Engineer (MLE) certification
• Working knowledge of Bently Nevada System 1 or equivalent condition monitoring systems (preferred)
• Skilled in thermal imaging, including data capture and basic report generation
• Minimum 5 years of condition monitoring experience within petrochemical, LNG, or heavy industrial operations, performing both data collection and analysis
• Minimum 10 years total experience in maintenance, reliability, or other technical roles
• Prior participation in RCM workshops and demonstrated application of reliability improvement strategies
  
  
  
  

Preffered Requirements

• Experience with SAP S4 HANA maintenance or reliability modules
• 5 years of experience in an LNG facility or similar heavy industrial environment in a condition monitoring role
• Demonstrated experience in optimizing condition monitoring routes and leveraging digital technology or analytics tools to enhance equipment reliability and performance
  
  
  
  

Job Site Work Environment

• Must be able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions
• Operates in a complex construction environment
• Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions
• Not necessarily protected from weather and temperature changes. Possible exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts and electrical circuits
• Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds of a pitch level sufficient to cause marked distraction
• Routinely uses standard office and field communications equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers w/scanner and fax, and radios
  
  
  
  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with ADA-recognized disabilities to perform the essential functions for the job.

• 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
  
  
  
  

If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at recruiting@next-decade.com.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• 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
  
  
  
  

NEXTDECADE VALUES

• Safety – We make safety a priority. Everything we do relies on the safety of our people and the communities around us
• Integrity – We do the right thing, and are open, ethical, and fair. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in all that we do
• Honesty – We value truth and honesty in ourselves and others. We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions
• Respect – We listen, and respect people, the environment, and the communities in which we live and work
• Transparency – Transparency builds trust. We promote open communication with our people, our customers, and all our stakeholders
• Diversity – We value diversity of experiences and thoughts. It takes people with different strengths and backgrounds to make our company succeed
  
  
  
  

NextDecade provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NextDecade complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.