OSBL Board Operator SLU

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 Board Operator Storage and Loading primary responsibility is to ensures all Distributed Control System (DCS) controlled RGLNG OSBL sections are operated safely and efficiently, within defined operational and integrity limits specified in the RGLBG Process Operating Guideline and  Master Alarm Data Base. The Board Operator will monitor DCS parameters and anticipate deviations in accordance with RGLNG Ensure Safe Production standards, as well as execute safe startup, shutdown, and emergency procedures while assisting maintenance and other support groups for optimal facility reliability, availability, and utilization. The Board Operator will interact directly with a large group of stakeholders from various asset disciplines (Maintenance, Engineers, HSSE, C&P), contractors, and vendors, necessitating the completion of leadership, HSSE, and soft skills-specific training. 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

• Monitor OSBL plant operating parameters (LNG storage, loading, and utility units) on the DCS to identify potential threats to production, and opportunities for improvements in a timely manner.
• Execute OSBL unit objectives to meet the overall safety and production goals. The OSBL sections include (ground flare units, refrigerants storage units, LNG storage and loading units, condensate loading unit. plant and instrument air unit, Nitrogen generation unit, potable, fire, and demi-water units).
• Proactively monitor all plant equipment to quickly identify changes to equipment health, and communicate changes, and concerns to the Control Room Supervisors.
• Follow up on all laboratory testing and results in a timely manner to ensure all operating parameters are maintained within limits and take appropriate steps to correct any deviations.
• Follow the plant start-up and shut-down schedule, including maintenance, equipment availability, and safety.
• Adhere to operations manuals/procedures and ensure using the approved operating procedures/checklists for process troubleshooting, the safe start-up, and shutdown of equipment.
• Respond to emergency situations under direction of the production Shift Manager and Control Room Supervisors to provide first-line emergency response in accordance with emergency procedures.
• Participate in emergency response drills and trainings.
• Work closely with field operators, including guiding them on critical tasks and being attentive to the field operator’s observations and comments.
• Provide direction, knowledge and insights to peers who are troubleshooting abnormal plant situations.
• Assist in developing operation lessons learned. Read and comprehend all RGLNG operating lessons learned. Share applicable industry lessons learned with the RGLNG teams.
• Display a strong positive attitude to manage and support change and improvement in our dynamic processes, ways of working, and our overall performance as we evolve into a fully operating asset post Commissioning Start-up and Ramp-up (CSU).

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5 years in LNG storage and loading production operations control room experience at a large-scale LNG facility.
• In-depth knowledge of Ship/Shore interface with LNG Carriers.
• In-depth knowledge of Utility units’ operation and wastewater treatment units.