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Director, Marine Operations
NextDecadeBrownsville, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Sept 2025
About the role
ABOUT NEXTDECADE CORPORATION NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to reliable, lower carbon energy. We are focused on delivering secure, low-cost, and sustainable energy solutions through the safe and efficient development and operation of natural gas liquefaction and carbon capture and storage infrastructure. 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. We are also developing a potential carbon capture and storage project at the facility that is expected to make meaningful impacts toward a lower carbon future. 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 Director, Marine Operations is responsible for the safe and effective execution of all marine operations enterprise activities. This role will ensure that the personnel, processes, and procedures are in place and adequate to meet the annual delivery plan as well as Reasonable and Prudent Operator (RPO) expectations. In addition to general management of day-to-day activities, the Director Marine Operations is also responsible for determining long-term marine operations strategies to effectively meet corporate objectives. This role will work closely with RGLNG department heads, Managers and Directors as part of routine operations planning and alignment on strategic issues. The Director Marine Operations is also responsible for maintaining strong relationships with critical external stakeholders such as the USCG, Port of Brownsville, Army Corp of Engineers, Tug Contractor, and Customer Marine Representatives. This position is located in Brownsville, TX. Check out our RGV Spotlight Video to learn more about Brownsville and the Rio Grande Valley!
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
The Director, Marine Operations is responsible for the safe and effective execution of all marine operations enterprise activities. This role will ensure that the personnel, processes, and procedures are in place and adequate to meet the annual delivery plan as well as Reasonable and Prudent Operator (RPO) expectations. In addition to general management of day-to-day activities, the Director Marine Operations is also responsible for determining long-term marine operations strategies to effectively meet corporate objectives. This role will work closely with RGLNG department heads, Managers and Directors as part of routine operations planning and alignment on strategic issues. The Director Marine Operations is also responsible for maintaining strong relationships with critical external stakeholders such as the USCG, Port of Brownsville, Army Corp of Engineers, Tug Contractor, and Customer Marine Representatives. This position is located in Brownsville, TX. Check out our RGV Spotlight Video to learn more about Brownsville and the Rio Grande Valley!
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Liaise with RGLNG engineering staff on marine matters relative to terminal development and during construction phase
- Liaise with RGLNG’s operations staff on marine matters related to the development of operational and emergency procedures
- Initiate and develop the necessary contacts with shippers, governmental authorities, and other third-party stakeholders, and support existing contacts
- Provides residentmarineexpertiseand advicetoRGLNG Project Team and EPC Contractor leading tocommissioningandfull operation of the terminal
- Implementsandmaintainsoperationalprocedures for:
- o MarineTerminalInformation andRegulations.
- o OperationsProcedureManualincludingShore/ShipInterface.
- o Marine terminal security(jettyandforeshore).
- o MarineVetting Operations(LNGCarriers nominated, allMarine Service Providervessels).
- o Marinemaneuveringactivities(Berthing,Un-berthing).
- o Linehandlingprocedures for berthing, un-berthing,andemergencydepartureofLNG Carrier.
- o LNG CarrierGasup,Cooldown andloadingactivities.
- o Handling and response to all marine related incidents relating to the terminal
- o Marine Jetty Spill response coordination.
- o LNG Carrier compliance with Terminal/Port Regulations.
- Manage all dredge activities related to terminal turning basin.
- Monitor and provide oversight of the day-to-day marine aspects of commercial agreements with capacity holders, with particular attention to ship loading performance and HSSE requirements of vessels.
- Assist in the development of the annual delivery plan and 90-day schedules.
- Provide oversite of scheduling of pilots and tugs.
- Ensure proper and timely communication with vessels, agents, pilots, and tugs.
- Maintains the Marine Terminal Manual, coordinating any changes with NextDecade Commercial and RGLNG Customers who have consent rights.
- ManagesandmaintainstheLNGvesselassuranceandvettingprogramforvesselscallingat RGLNG.
- Managestugservicesagreements,includingbilling,KPIs and auditingoftheTugServiceProvider.
- Operational liaisonwithlocalgovernmentalentitiesrelatedtomarinematters.
- Operational liaison with shippers andmarineservicesproviders.
- Workinglevelcommunicationswithtechnicalandspecialistconsultants.
- Represent RGLNG in various marine forums.
- Develop and assi
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