Sr. Coordinator, LDAR & Air Compliance

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 

Sr. Coordinator, LDAR and Air Compliance will be responsible for managing the facility’s Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) program and supporting overall air compliance, including emissions inventories and compliance testing. This role ensures adherence to all applicable federal and state regulations (EPA, TCEQ) and site-specific permits. The successful candidate will lead the LDAR program, coordinate compliance testing activities, manage reporting obligations, and serve as a subject matter expert on fugitive emissions and air compliance programs at the Rio Grande LNG Facility. 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:

• Lead and manage the site’s LDAR program to comply with applicable federal (NSPS, MACT) and state (TCEQ 30 TAC 115, 28 VHP) requirements.
• Maintain and oversee the LDAR equipment inventory, monitoring schedules, and compliance documentation.
• Oversee third-party contractors for Method 21 monitoring, data management, repairs, and re-monitoring.
• Manage LDAR software (e.g., LeakDAS, Guideware) and ensure accurate data entry, QA/QC, and reporting.
• Prepare and submit LDAR-related reports and notifications in accordance with permit and regulatory deadlines.
• Provide LDAR training to site personnel and contractors.
• Coordinate compliance testing activities (e.g., stack testing, performance tests, CEMS audits) to verify emissions control performance and permit compliance.
• Serve as the site point of contact for test protocols, contractor oversight, data validation, and reporting.
• Manage the site’s annual Emissions Inventory reporting (TCEQ EI) and ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain emission calculation methodologies, track changes in emissions factors, and ensure alignment with permits.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering on emissions testing schedules, regulatory interpretations, and compliance strategies.
• Collect relevant data from the site staff, contractors, and corporate staff to demonstrate compliance with the monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements. Provide technical support to operations staff to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and other related Federal and State air permitting requirements.
• Support the facilitation of continuous improvement initiatives to identify technology, equipment, or methods to lessen environmental impact of Company operations.
• Support the development and maintenance of the regulatory compliance systems and tools to drive continuous improvement of compliance performance and enable departmental efficiencies.
• Conduct Air Quality Compliance training for the site staff.
• Conduct internal site audits of Air Quality Compliance activities.
• Interpret the federal (e.g., NSPS, NESHAP) and the TCEQ regulatory requirements, as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering (civil, mechanical, environmental, or chemical), or related disciplines.
• 7 to 9 years of experience in compliance work, project coordination, and commissioning/operations within oil & gas, energy or LNG (LNG preferred)
•  Experience in interpretation and implementation of LDAR programs subject to applicable federal (NSPS, MACT) and state (TCEQ 30 TAC 115, 28 VHP) requirements
• Familiarity with the EPA and Texas Ai