Field Operations Specialist Jobs in Texas

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.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

The Specialist, Field Services – Rotating Equipment, reporting to the Manager, Reliability, provides frontline, field-based technical expertise in rotating equipment operations and maintenance. This role is responsible for leading and supporting the safe and effective execution of maintenance activities, ensuring high-quality workmanship, equipment reliability, and adherence to established maintenance strategies.

The Specialist will work closely with Reliability Engineers, Condition Monitoring Specialists, and Rotating Equipment Engineers to ensure optimal equipment performance and consistent execution excellence in the field. This position requires a strong onsite presence and hands-on involvement during routine maintenance, turnarounds, and unplanned events.

The position will be based permanently in Brownsville, TX.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Coordinate and execute in the field with the Rotating Equipment Engineering team to implement improvements in maintenance strategies and work instructions.
- Lead field execution of turnaround and major maintenance activities for rotating equipment.
- Lead field management of Long-Term Service Contracts, Service Bulletins, and specialized rotating equipment tools, in coordination with Rotating Equipment Engineers.
- Develop and execute rotating equipment turnaround work scopes, ensuring readiness and effective field implementation.
- Develop and maintain Maintenance QA/QC plans and ensure field compliance during turnarounds, corrective maintenance, and planned maintenance activities.
- Oversee and validate rotating equipment alignment, installation, and clearances during and post-maintenance, ensuring adherence to QA/QC standards.
- Provide onsite field support for repair, overhaul, and refurbishment of rotating equipment during normal operations and plant outages.
- Ensure field-level quality assurance for rotating equipment spare parts preservation, handling, and installation.
- Interpret OEM manuals and technical drawings to ensure accurate field application, proper BOM validation, and material readiness.
- Drive vendor field execution quality and oversee workshop activities in coordination with rotating equipment engineers.
- Provide rapid field response and troubleshooting support during unplanned events or equipment upsets.
- Support execution of Company Condition Monitoring programs and ensure data quality and timely follow-up actions.
- Participate in and contribute to Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) workshops, providing field-based insights.
- Support initiatives aimed at achieving key performance targets for the Reliability Team through effective field execution and maintenance performance.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline, trade certification, or equivalent industry experience.
- 10+ years of hands-on, field-based experience in rotating equipment operations and maintenance, preferably with an OEM or operating company.
- 3+ years of LNG experience.
- 5+ years of experience supporting maintenance and operations within upstream, midstream oil & gas, or downstream petrochemical sectors.
- Experience facilitating or supporting Root Cause Analysis (RCA).

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

- Experience with SAP S/4HANA or similar maintenance management systems.

Job Site Work Environment

Must be able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions.
- Operates in a complex construction environment.
- Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions.
- Not necessarily protected from weather and temperature changes. Possible exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions.
- Exposure to moving mechanical parts and electrical circuits.
- Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds of a pitch level sufficient to cause marked distraction.
- Routinely uses standard office and field communications equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers w/scanner and fax, and radios.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with ADA-recognized disabilities to perform the essential functions for the job.
- Ability to drive to other Company work locations as required.
- Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, including being physically capable of traveling to a designed muster point during emergency situations.
- Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift.
- The incumbent is required to have fully mechanical motion and usage of all extremities.
- Physically able to walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle, and lift items weighing up to 20 lbs. without assistance.
- Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Must be able to clearly communicate with others via radio, phone, and verbal methods.
- May be required to enter confined spaces.
- May be required to work at elevated heights and access elevated structures without assistance.

If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at recruiting@next-decade.com.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

NEXTDECADE VALUES

- Safety – We make safety a priority. Everything we do relies on the safety of our people and the communities around us.
- Integrity – We do the right thing, and are open, ethical, and fair. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in all that we do.
- Honesty – We value truth and honesty in ourselves and others. We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions.
- Respect – We listen, and respect people, the environment, and the communities in which we live and work.
- Transparency – Transparency builds trust. We promote open communication with our people, our customers, and all our stakeholders.
- Diversity – We value diversity of experiences and thoughts. It takes people with different strengths and backgrounds to make our company succeed.

NextDecade provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NextDecade complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.