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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
As the Senior Manager of Treasury at NextDecade, you will play a pivotal role in the financial operations of the Rio Grande LNG (RGLNG) complex—one of the largest energy infrastructure projects in the U.S. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Corporate Finance & Assistant Treasurer, you will have the unique opportunity to develop and scale the treasury function, ensuring financial stability and compliance for a multi-billion dollar enterprise. The successful candidate will be a proactive team player who combines independent, critical thinking with a meticulous attention to detail. Operating in a flexible, high-growth environment, you will solve complex financial problems through data-driven analysis to support the RGLNG complex. This role is a high-impact leadership position within a dynamic team, providing critical cash management, debt covenant monitoring, and strategic treasury services.
Responsibilities:
- Project Finance Administration: Lead the preparation and management of monthly borrowing packages for the multiple credit facilities at the RGLNG complex, ensuring seamless coordination with cross-functional teams
- Compliance & Governance: Manage all internal and external debt covenants, compliance monitoring, and reporting requirements; lead KYC and regulatory compliance matters
- Liquidity & Cash Operations: Oversee daily cash optimization, payment workflows, and wire operations to support the capital-intensive needs of the RGLNG complex and NextDecade
- Risk Mitigation: Execute and manage settlements related to interest rate hedges
- Operational Support: Provide end-to-end support for letters of credit and other instruments required for project operations
- Department Growth: Actively assist in building the treasury function, including the implementation of new processes and the mentorship of team members
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in finance, accounting, or related area
- Master’s degree or MBA preferred but not required
- 10+ years in a treasury, finance, or accounting function
- Experience at an LNG, pipeline, infrastructure, or petrochemical project/company highly desired
- Experience managing credit facilities for development companies in infrastructure projects highly desired
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced ability to manage multiple credit facilities simultaneously
- Tools: Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills for reporting and financial analysis
- Leadership: Proven ability to build a treasury function and establish scalable financial processes
- Strategic Communication: Capable of leading discussions with stakeholders across multiple disciplines
- Analytical Rigor: Possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills to navigate a complex project finance structure
- None required
- Professional designations such as CTP, CMA, CFA, or CPA are highly desirable
- Limited travel expected
Work Environment
This position operates in a professional office environment with occasional work within or outside of a complex construction environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers/fax, filing cabinets, etc. This is primarily a sedentary role; however, the incumbent must be able to stand and/or sit continuously to perform all essential job functions for a full shift.
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 lift up to 20 lbs. as required in order to lift files, boxes and office equipment as necessary
- Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending, standing on a stool, or climbing as necessary to perform these functions
- While performing the duties of this role, the incumbent may be required to talk or hear
- The incumbent is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms
- Ability to move throughout all areas of each office/site location and facilities
- Able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions
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.
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
As the Senior Manager of Treasury at NextDecade, you will play a pivotal role in the financial operations of the Rio Grande LNG (RGLNG) complex—one of the largest energy infrastructure projects in the U.S. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Corporate Finance & Assistant Treasurer, you will have the unique opportunity to develop and scale the treasury function, ensuring financial stability and compliance for a multi-billion dollar enterprise. The successful candidate will be a proactive team player who combines independent, critical thinking with a meticulous attention to detail. Operating in a flexible, high-growth environment, you will solve complex financial problems through data-driven analysis to support the RGLNG complex. This role is a high-impact leadership position within a dynamic team, providing critical cash management, debt covenant monitoring, and strategic treasury services.
Responsibilities:
- Project Finance Administration: Lead the preparation and management of monthly borrowing packages for the multiple credit facilities at the RGLNG complex, ensuring seamless coordination with cross-functional teams
- Compliance & Governance: Manage all internal and external debt covenants, compliance monitoring, and reporting requirements; lead KYC and regulatory compliance matters
- Liquidity & Cash Operations: Oversee daily cash optimization, payment workflows, and wire operations to support the capital-intensive needs of the RGLNG complex and NextDecade
- Risk Mitigation: Execute and manage settlements related to interest rate hedges
- Operational Support: Provide end-to-end support for letters of credit and other instruments required for project operations
- Department Growth: Actively assist in building the treasury function, including the implementation of new processes and the mentorship of team members
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in finance, accounting, or related area
- Master’s degree or MBA preferred but not required
- 10+ years in a treasury, finance, or accounting function
- Experience at an LNG, pipeline, infrastructure, or petrochemical project/company highly desired
- Experience managing credit facilities for development companies in infrastructure projects highly desired
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced ability to manage multiple credit facilities simultaneously
- Tools: Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills for reporting and financial analysis
- Leadership: Proven ability to build a treasury function and establish scalable financial processes
- Strategic Communication: Capable of leading discussions with stakeholders across multiple disciplines
- Analytical Rigor: Possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills to navigate a complex project finance structure
- None required
- Professional designations such as CTP, CMA, CFA, or CPA are highly desirable
- Limited travel expected
Work Environment
This position operates in a professional office environment with occasional work within or outside of a complex construction environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers/fax, filing cabinets, etc. This is primarily a sedentary role; however, the incumbent must be able to stand and/or sit continuously to perform all essential job functions for a full shift.
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 lift up to 20 lbs. as required in order to lift files, boxes and office equipment as necessary
- Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending, standing on a stool, or climbing as necessary to perform these functions
- While performing the duties of this role, the incumbent may be required to talk or hear
- The incumbent is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms
- Ability to move throughout all areas of each office/site location and facilities
- Able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions
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.
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Search Energy Jobs in TexasEnergy E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
Which energy companies sponsor E-3 visas in Texas?
Several large energy employers in Texas have a documented history of E-3 visa and H-1B visa sponsorship, which often indicates willingness to sponsor E-3 visas as well. These include ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, Schlumberger (SLB), Halliburton, and Baker Hughes, all of which have significant Texas operations. Smaller independents and renewable energy developers in Austin and Houston also sponsor, though less consistently than the majors.
Which cities in Texas have the most energy E-3 sponsorship jobs?
Houston accounts for the largest share of energy E-3 sponsorship jobs in Texas by a significant margin, given its concentration of oil and gas majors, energy services firms, and trading operations. Midland and Odessa see demand for field and reservoir engineering roles tied to Permian Basin activity. Austin has a growing renewable energy and cleantech presence, particularly for project development, policy, and software roles supporting the energy transition.
What types of energy roles typically qualify for E-3 sponsorship?
E-3 sponsorship requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning it must normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. In the energy sector, roles that commonly meet this standard include petroleum engineers, reservoir engineers, geoscientists, environmental engineers, chemical engineers, and energy analysts. Project management and HSE roles may qualify depending on how the employer structures the position and documents the degree requirement.
How do I find energy E-3 sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals seeking E-3 visa sponsorship and filters jobs by visa type, industry, and state. For energy E-3 jobs in Texas, you can browse roles tagged under the energy sector with Texas as the location, giving you a focused list of employers already open to E-3 sponsorship. This saves time compared to filtering through general job postings that rarely specify visa support upfront.
Are there any Texas-specific considerations for E-3 sponsorship in the energy industry?
Texas has no state income tax, which affects total compensation calculations but does not change E-3 eligibility or the sponsorship process itself. Energy employers in Texas, particularly those operating in the Permian Basin, often require candidates willing to work in remote or rotational field environments, which can affect how the role is classified for the Labor Condition Application. Australian engineers with international upstream experience are generally competitive for Texas-based roles given the Permian's active drilling environment.
What is the prevailing wage for E-3 energy jobs in Texas?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.