Sr. Advisor, Safety - Commissioning & Startup

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 Sr. Advisor, Safety - Commissioning & Startup will support a large-scale LNG project in the Rio Grande Valley, providing safety leadership throughout pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up phases of the facility. This role is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance and managing high-risk hazards associated with cryogenic systems, hazardous materials, and complex industrial processes.   Initially reporting to the Project HSSE Manager, the role will later transition to Operations HSSE and serve as the HSSE representative across construction, commissioning, and operations activities. The Sr. Advisor will act as a key interface between contractors, engineering, construction, vendors, and operations to ensure consistent implementation of CSU and HSSE strategies, procedures, and best practices.   The role supports start-up readiness through active participation in testing, hazard elimination, workforce training, and safety compliance. The position requires strong field presence, technical knowledge (electrical and mechanical systems), and the ability to support teams ranging from field specialists to management.   The position will be based in Brownsville, TX. Check out our RGV Spotlight Video to learn more about Brownsville and the Rio Grande Valley!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Commissioning (CSU) / HSSE Compliance:
• Lead, Participate, & serve as a Technical Expert in the development, implementation, and management of CSU / HSSE Management Plans & Procedures in compliance with Company’s HSSE Management System, standards, and contract and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, Develop, Implement & maintain CSU & HSSE programs and procedures and serve as a technical resource to provide direction on the safe execution of work, following all CSU / HSSE programs / procedures, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Lead, Participate, & serve as a Technical Expert in CSU / HSSE audits, inspections, and assessments to identify hazards and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
• Risk Management:
• Lead, Participate, & serve as a Technical Expert in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) risk assessments and hazard identification in support of E&C, CSU, & Operations.
• Lead, Participate, & serve as a Technical Expert in SIMOPs risk reviews, Permit to Work activities, and Control of Hazardous Energy / Lock out Tag out.
• Process Safety Management (PSM) & SIMOPs: Intermediate or above knowledge level to Develop, Implement, and Management of Process Safety Management (PSM) elements / HSSE programs, processes, and procedures.  Interface strategically with Construction, Owner, and the SIMOPS Coordinator for necessary permits, work authorizations, and Lockout/Tagout, ensuring appropriate System Engineer involvement.
• Verify field-level execution and documentation of critical safety systems such as:  Permit-to-Work (PTW) and LOTO, Confined space entry, Hot work controls, Control of Hazardous Energy / LoTo, Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), Management of Change (MoC)
• Regulatory Compliance: Administer and ensure compliance with relevant federal, state, and local regulations including OSHA, USCG, DOT, and the Railroad Commission of Texas, as applicable.
• Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment: Conduct hazard identification (HAZID), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), and "what-if" scenarios to identify risks and develop appropriate mitigation measures.
• Procedure Review & Implementation: R