Sr. Manager, Environmental CSU

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 Senior Environmental Manager, CSU is responsible for overseeing Rio Grande LNG’s transition from Construction through Commissioning phases to the turnover to Operations, ensuring adherence to local, state, and federal environmental and safety regulations by conducting audits, inspections, training employees, managing permits, and collaborating with various departments to identify and mitigate environmental & safety risks, ultimately minimizing potential legal and financial consequences related to regulatory issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and publish applicable plans and procedures for the onsite air, waste and water programs (CAA, NPDES, RCRA, CERCLA, EPRCA, etc) for Commissioning and transition these to the Operating Facility
• Draft and publish applicable plans and procedures for the onsite FERC, PHMSA, USCG, and CSB regulatory programs, including internal governance and external reporting procedures and transition these to the Operating Facility
• Provide guidance and technical support to the CSU and Operations teams
• Work closely with Operations Compliance team to ensure a smooth transition from Commissioning to Operations
• Deliver training to a broad range of CSU and Operations Staff on key regulatory issues, environmental requirements, and compliance
• Ensure that environmental requirements are integrated within CSU plans and schedules
• Prepare, or help prepare, Environmental Management Plans and associated plans, and awareness and training programs
• Emphasize and use risk assessment and data analysis to help track and achieve continual improvement.
• Conduct inspections, monitoring, and sampling to assess compliance
• Track permit compliance and closeout, and guides implementation of project-specific mitigation plans
• Advise and implement fit-for-purpose tools for regulatory and environmental compliance tracking
  
  
  
  

Basic Requirements

• Education: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field
• Certification in environmental management is a plus
• Experience: 10 years in environmental waste management or environmental/regulatory compliance within the oil and gas, pipeline, or similar industries.
• Four or more years of experience specifically in water and waste management
• Ability to draft and update procedures in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with other individuals, teams, customers, and stakeholders of the business, at various levels of the organization, in a businesslike and professional manner.
• Verbal and written English communication skills.
• Ability to maintain detailed records to ensure compliance with all company policies as well as all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, make recommendations and find cost-effective solutions to meet business demand.
• A Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card and a valid driver’s license are required
• Must be able to work in hot and humid environments, outdoors, and lift up to 50 pounds
  
  
  
  

Preferred Requirements

• Research skills to stay updated on emerging environmental issues, technology, and regulation changes
• 7 onsite LNG operational experience
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Proficiency in reading engineering drawings, P&IDs, specifications, and site plans
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and make informed decisions under pressure
• Familiarity with industry standards, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance in LNG
• Understanding of process relevant to LNG and major hazards working on an Operational site
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Experience with transitioning environmental management and compliance plans from the construction phase and team to the operational phase and team
  
  
  
  

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.