Lead, Maintenance Services

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 

Lead, Maintenance Services provides leadership and operational oversight for maintenance support activities across facilities. This role ensures that all maintenance work is performed safely, efficiently, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement in facilities maintenance. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate proactive safety leadership to the Maintenance Support Services team.
• Responsible for the safety and wellbeing of the Maintenance Services execution team, leads by example to set and maintain a positive safety culture of compliance and continuous improvement.
• Ensure competent labor availability to cover critical facilities maintenance activities.
• Provide oversight and leadership to all maintenance disciplines as required, not just the Services team, including Instrument & Controls, Electrical, Mechanical, Specialist Vendors and Contractors upholding the One-Team approach
• Stakeholder in the development, implementation, and ongoing support of the Integrated Activity Planning & Scheduling process for RGLNG
• Provide input and continued review of Preventative & Corrective Maintenance Plans aligned to the equipment selected for this facility.
• Lead the execution activities for all SCE, Statutory, and Federal Regulations and manage associated compliance processes including deferrals, backlog etc.
• Accountable for the Maintenance Support Services execution activities of all breakdown, corrective and preventative maintenance in the facility (grounds, janitorial, HVAC, elevators, buildings)
• Provide support to the leadership of the Turnaround Team prior and during Turnarounds
• Lead site teams in the execution of the Major Maintenance of plant and unit shutdowns
• Responsible to safely complete all planned activities on the locked schedule, maximizing tool time and minimizing cost & deferrals.
• Stakeholder in the review of materials and parts optimization ensuring compliance with environmental requirements.
• Demonstrate continuous improvement, value adding programmes, and cost saving initiatives.
• Provide coverage for the Maintenance Superintendent as required.  
• Deliver the required maintenance execution meetings, including HSSE meetings, pre-starts, work allocation tasks, toolboxes etc.  
• Attend execution Workfront's on a daily basis 
• Participate as a member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) to support on-site emergencies. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• HS Diploma/GED
• Minimum 10 years of maintenance experience in LNG, Oil & Gas, or Petrochemical industries, with at least 5 years in a maintenance execution leadership role.
• Proven track record leading Maintenance Support Services teams across multiple disciplines (building maintenance, civil, grounds, Janitorial, HVAC, elevators)
• Strong understanding of maintenance compliance programs, including Safety Critical Elements (SCE), Statutory, and federal requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead safe work execution in a live operating environment.
• Experience managing integrated maintenance schedules and coordinating across Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering functions.
• Proficiency with CMMS systems (SAP or similar) and understanding of maintenance planning processes.
• Competent in reading and interpreting technical drawings (P&ID, Isometrics, GA).
• Experience in applying MOC, FMEA/FMECA, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Physically able to meet the role’s demands, including field presence and ERT participation.

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