NextDecade · 5 hours ago
LNG Optimization Process Engineer
Brownsville, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expNextDecade is committed to providing reliable, lower-carbon energy through the development of natural gas liquefaction capacity. The Optimization Process Engineer will collaborate with multiple departments to optimize the value chain, ensuring safe and sustainable operations while providing technical guidance during various phases of production.
EnergyIndustrialNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Maintain a ‘Safety First’ attitude and be a safety leader
Reviewing and monitoring performances, deviations and developing tools
Providing technical guidance to safely and sustainably optimize the value chain; feed gas supply, units, production, ship loading, power usage, and minimize emissions
Reviewing production events and maintaining the loss database, identifying opportunities, and validating emission events
Contributing towards planning activities and benchmarking exercises
Maintaining the Production Databook
Ensuring compliance with all RGLNG procedures and policies
Updating and maintaining documents and procedures related to plant optimization and loss management
Adhering to the Operations Department Operations Management System
Working closely with the Engineering department in identifying and implementing improvement initiatives, processes, and projects
Providing inputs into MOCs relating to production optimization, reductions in production risks and ensuring they are within the RGLNG Safe Operating Envelope
Utilizing the dynamic simulator to validate process improvement recommendations
Recommending and facilitating performance tests
May require travelling for meetings and/or training
Qualification
Required
Engineering degree or extensive engineering experience with a focus on process engineering or operations
Minimum 5 years of LNG experience
Ability to acquire Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC)
Experience in plant optimization
Extensive natural gas and LNG process operations experience
Experience in influencing, motivating, mentoring, coaching, and supporting a diverse team
Knowledge of APCI liquefaction process
Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulations
Ability to troubleshoot complex issues
Skilled knowledge in providing constructive feedback for continuous development of the tools
Highly motivated with time management and organizational skills along with excellent listening and communication skills
Computer literate including proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledgable of computer-based maintenance programs
Adaptability to manage changes in work environment in regard to adhering to updated deadlines or unexpected delays
Preferred
APCI experience highly preferred
Experience with dynamic simulations
Company
NextDecade
NextDecade is an LNG development company focusing on LNG export projects and associated pipelines.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.76BKey Investors
General AtlanticMUFG BankTotalEnergies
2025-09-10Post Ipo Equity· $1.7B
2025-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $5.18B
2025-01-06Post Ipo Debt· $175M
Leadership Team
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Tarik Skeik
Chief Operating Officer
James MacTaggart
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