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Sr. Advisor, HSSE (Ref ID: 541)
NextDecadeBrownsville, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Jul 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
As a Sr. HSSE Advisor, you will develop, implement, and manage safety and health programs for operations and maintenance at the Rio Grande LNG Facility in Brownsville, TX, while leading efforts in incident management, investigation, and root cause analysis. The incumbent will lead HSSE initiatives, ensure compliance with regulations, company standards and assist functional leads to ensure requirements are properly integrated and be responsible for overall project HSE execution. Your expertise will help achieve HSE performance expectations, compliance, and continuous improvement.
This position will be the focal point for all site HSSE Incidents & Incident Management. The role will ensure that all incidents are properly reported, classified, investigated, and analyzed to ensure that incident do not reoccur. The incumbent will need to be well versed in risk ranking, Actual and Potential as well as Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis Techniques.
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
As a Sr. HSSE Advisor, you will develop, implement, and manage safety and health programs for operations and maintenance at the Rio Grande LNG Facility in Brownsville, TX, while leading efforts in incident management, investigation, and root cause analysis. The incumbent will lead HSSE initiatives, ensure compliance with regulations, company standards and assist functional leads to ensure requirements are properly integrated and be responsible for overall project HSE execution. Your expertise will help achieve HSE performance expectations, compliance, and continuous improvement.
This position will be the focal point for all site HSSE Incidents & Incident Management. The role will ensure that all incidents are properly reported, classified, investigated, and analyzed to ensure that incident do not reoccur. The incumbent will need to be well versed in risk ranking, Actual and Potential as well as Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis Techniques.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- HSSE Guidance and Compliance:
- Develop, implement, and maintain HSSE programs and procedures in alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant HSSE regulations, company policies, and procedures.
- Lead and participate in HSSE audits, inspections, and assessments to identify hazards and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
- Foster a leadership commitment to safety throughout the organization and inspire our team to pursue safety progress through life-saving rules and process safety fundamentals. Empower all employees and contractors with Stop Work authority.
- Cultivate a safety culture that promotes open reporting of incidents and near misses, driving continuous improvement in safety practices.
- Risk Management:
- Conduct risk assessments and hazard identification and program needs in support our Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams.
- Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and control measures.
- Monitor and track HSSE performance indicators (KPIs) and identify areas for continuous improvement.
- Emergency Response:
- Assist in the development and implementation of emergency response plans and procedures.
- Participate in emergency response drills and exercises.
- Investigate incidents and near misses to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Training and Communication:
- Provide HSSE training and coaching for employees and contractors.
- Communicate HSSE information and concerns effectively to all stakeholders.
- Promote a strong HSSE culture within the organization.
- Other Responsibilities:
- Work closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to ensure HSSE considerations are integrated into all aspects of LNG operations.
- Participate in project planning and execution, providing HSSE input and guidance.
- Stay abreast of industry best practices and regulatory changes related to LNG operations.
- Act as a subject matter expert and is a recognized on-site leader. Coaches site teams and employees on how to identify and eliminate hazards.
- Assures that HSE requirements are properly interpreted and integrated in planning documents, design criteria, and operational plans, schedules, training programs, and subcontract documents.
- Applies application of Company’s HSE Management System and standards to achieve, maintain, and continually improve HSE program execution.
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