Scheduler, Maintenance

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. For more information, please visit www.next-decade.com.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE 

The Scheduler, Maintenance is responsible for developing and coordinating maintenance schedules to ensure the efficient execution of preventive, corrective, and shutdown maintenance activities in an LNG facility. This role involves collaborating with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to optimize resource allocation, minimize downtime, and maintain compliance with safety and reliability standards. The Scheduler plays a key role in maintaining asset integrity and operational efficiency. This position is located at the RGLNG site in Brownsville, TX.

Maintenance Scheduling & Coordination
•    Develop and manage detailed maintenance schedules for routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance activities.
•    Coordinate maintenance activities with operations, reliability, and engineering teams to minimize disruptions to LNG  production.
•    Ensure work orders are prioritized based on safety, criticality, and operational impact.
•    Monitor schedule adherence and adjust plans to accommodate changes in operational conditions.

Workforce & Resource Optimization
•    Coordinate labor, materials, and equipment availability to optimize maintenance execution.
•    Ensure proper allocation of technicians and contractors based on workload and priority.
•    Monitor and track work progress, identifying potential bottlenecks and delays.

Compliance & Safety Standards
•    Ensure maintenance activities comply with LNG industry safety regulations, OSHA, API, and company policies.
•    Support risk assessments, permit-to-work processes, and job hazard analyses (JHA).
•    Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance schedules and work history.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement
•    Generate reports on maintenance performance, schedule compliance, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
•    Analyze maintenance trends and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency.
•    Assist in optimizing the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS such as SAP 4 HANA, Prometheus or similar platforms).

•    Journeyman or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation and Controls, Project Management, Maintenance Management, or a related field.
•    Minimum 5-10 years of experience in maintenance within LNG, oil & gas, or petrochemical industries.
•    Proficiency in CMMS software (SAP, Prometheus, MS Project, P6) for scheduling and work order management.
•    Strong knowledge of LNG plant maintenance processes, reliability practices, and equipment types.
•    Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
•    Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
•    Understanding of predictive and preventive maintenance strategies.
•    Eligible to be issued Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC) are required. 

•    Certification in maintenance planning (e.g., SMRP, PMP, or SAP PM Module Certification).
•    Experience with shutdown/turnaround planning in LNG or process facilities.

Shutdown & Turnaround Planning
•    Assist in planning and scheduling major maintenance shutdowns and turnarounds.
•    Ensure all shutdown activities are properly sequenced, resourced, and aligned with operational needs.
•    Work with procurement and logistics teams to ensure the availability of spare parts and equipment.

·  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. 

·  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. 

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.

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·   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.