Manager, Quality (LNG Tanks)

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 

This position will serve as the NextDecade interface with the EPC Contractor, the city of Brownsville and regulatory authorities to provide quality oversight during the execution of the construction, commissioning, startup, and operations for the Rio Grande LNG project. This position is in Brownsville, TX at the RGLNG site.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as Owner’s representative and subject matter expert (SME) for LNG Tanks. 
• Maintain complete accountability for quality oversight of the LNG Tanks, including, but not limited to, the construction, commissioning, initial cool down and start-up. This includes all civil, mechanical (rotating and piping), electrical and controls.  
• Ensure the EPC contractor and subcontractors deliver the LNG Tanks in accordance withlocal, Federal (e.g., FERC) requirements, RGLNG Project specifications and contractual requirements.  
• Possess complete understanding of, and act as technical authority for LNG Tank specifications, codes, and standards. 
• Monitor day-to-day quality activities, including inspection and test plans (ITPs), inspection reports, surveillance data, inspection packages, mechanical completion, system handover and documentation turnover, for accuracy, compliance and completeness.  
• Ensure welding processes (particularly for 9% Ni steel) comply with contractual requirements, including oversight of personnel performing welding and testing.  
• Witness and review critical inspection NDE tests (hydro, vacuum box testing, RT, UT, tank settlement monitoring, concrete formwork pours and compression testing, etc.)  
• Verify installation of insulation, heat tracing, tensioning cables, deluge systems, etc. are performed in accordance with project specifications. 
• Review contractor’s inspection and surveillance reports. Provide feedback as necessary to ensure compliance with specification requirements.   
• Support EPC contractor by identifying Non-conformances (NCR’s), collaborate on Root Cause Analysis (RCA) reports, and identify potential Corrective Action Reports (CARs) during systemic issues. Verify that any of these are properly documented, proposed resolutions implemented and closed.   
• Ensure efficient communication with the EPC Contractor, operational and functional support team members. 
• Provide thorough and efficient documentation review, comments, and follow-up in a timely manner. 
• Develop reporting and quality metrics for site and home office management.  
• Support Engineering, Regulatory and other functions as necessary.  
• Contribute to the project Lessons Learned database. 
• Interact with team members from all parties embracing the One Team approach. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering, or equivalent degree.  
• 10+ years of experience working on major oil & gas projects 
• Knowledge and experience of construction methods of full containment LNG tank construction which includes knowledge of carbon steel, aluminum, and 9% Ni plate erection and welding, roof construction, and hydrotesting. 
• Understanding specifications, vendor procedures, instructions & codes with working knowledge of API-650, API-620, API-625. 
• Knowledge of welding processes such as SMAW, FCAW, SAW and the use of Automatic Girth Welders, Down Flat Tractors, and automated isolation machines. 
• Technical knowledge of LNG tank building equipment and tools. 
• Knowledge of requirements for cryogenic insulation (e.g., perlite). 
• Must be proficient in