Sr. Engineer, Mechanical (Rotating Equipment) (Ref ID: 1011)

ABOUT NEXTDECADE CORPORATION NextDecade Corporation is an energy company accelerating the path to a net-zero future. Leading innovation in more sustainable LNG and carbon capture solutions, NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to cleaner energy. Through our subsidiaries Rio Grande LNG and NEXT Carbon Solutions, we are developing a 27 MTPA LNG export facility in South Texas and have proposed a carbon capture and storage project at the site. We remain committed to advancing and lowering the cost of utilizing carbon capture and storage and helping companies reduce their facility emissions and achieving their clean energy goals.. 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 

NextDecade is currently seeking a Senior Engineer, Mechanical Rotating Equipment to join our multi-discipline Engineering and Construction team which is responsible for executing the Rio Grande LNG (RGLNG) project and which supports our Next Carbon Solutions (NCS) carbon capture venture. This role is responsible for oversight of the design, specification, installation, commissioning, start up and operation of rotating equipment on RGLNG and NCS projects. This position is responsible for oversight of the EPC contractor’s activities during project execution, initially in detailed design, through to mechanical installation on site, to start up and into operations. The position will initially be in Houston, Tx. then requires mobilization to the RGLNG site in Brownsville, TX.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as NextDecade’s rotating equipment subject matter expert during FEED, detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning, start-up, and operation of NextDecade projects.
• Collaborates with the Next Decade Engineering team to ensure that Next Decade facilities are designed to be safe, fit-for-purpose, and meet the specified operational standards.
• Reviews EPC contractor deliverables including data sheets, design bases, specifications, engineering calculations, vendor documents, engineering studies, reports, and scopes of work.
• Ensure projects align with the organization's safety standards, meet quality benchmarks, and are within cost and schedule.
• Contributes to the creation of mechanical data sheets, drawings, material requisitions, technical evaluations, and equipment specifications for all rotating equipment, such as compressors, pumps, seals, blowers, and motors.
• Participates in technical evaluations, including process hazard analyses, 3D model reviews, and constructability reviews.
• Facilitates rotating equipment related technical discussions with partners such as equipment suppliers, regulators, and technology partners.
• Oversee the creation of comprehensive equipment monitoring and preservation programs and ensures their successful implementation to ensure target facility reliability and availability.
• Supervises EPC contractor rotating equipment installation activities such as machinery field balancing and alignment.
• Participates in commissioning activities such as walk-downs, inspections, and pre-start-up safety reviews.
• Diagnosis and troubleshooting of operational and performance issues with turbomachinery based on operating and vibration data.
• Supervises the EPC contractor on-site to ensure rotating equipment is delivered and maintained in accordance with project standards and specifications, design, and contractual terms. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 10+ years' experience in a similar role at an EPC contractor or operator.
• 3+ years' experience during execution phase on a LNG liquefaction project.
• Comprehensive understanding of the design, installation, and operation of rotating equipment such as Centrifugal Compressors, Gas Turbines, Dry Gas Seals, Process Pumps, Mechanical Seals, and Lubrication Systems.
• Experience with Rotating Equipment design engineering studies/analysis/deliverables like Thermodynamic, Aerodynamic, Rotor dynamic Analysis reports, Technical Bid Evaluation, Material specification, Specialty component like bearings and seal specification, driver/coupling data sheets, Equipment layout, Compressor Dynamic Simulation, Reciprocating Machines Pulsation analysis, (Static and Dynamic analysis, Vibration analysis, Condition monitoring, and Performance analysis), and Rotating Equipm