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ABOUT NEXTDECADE

NextDecade Corporation is an energy company accelerating the path to a net-zero future. Leading innovation in more sustainable LNG and carbon capture solutions, NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to cleaner energy. Through our subsidiaries Rio Grande LNG and NEXT Carbon Solutions, we are developing a 27 MTPA LNG export facility in South Texas and have proposed a carbon capture and storage project at the site. We remain committed to advancing and lowering the cost of utilizing carbon capture and storage and helping companies reduce their facility emissions and achieving their clean energy goals.. 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.

JOB SUMMARY

The Process Engineer ensures that the proper process design is employed for the engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup of NextDecade projects. This position is crucial in overseeing the EPC contractor's activities across multiple projects. Responsibilities include ensuring the development of comprehensive and safe process scopes, validating the suitability of process design deliverables, and overseeing the safe and efficient completion and execution of commissioning and startup plans. The position is based in Houston, TX initially then will require mobilization to the RGLNG site in Brownsville, TX to support construction, commissioning and start-up, and early post-handover operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Key member of the process engineering team which supports the interface across all engineering disciplines to ensure the design intent of the process and supporting utilities are met.
• QA/QC review of all applicable calculations by EPC contractor, and provide comments and guidance as appropriate.
• Validate content of drawings and specifications from EPC contractor to ensure that they meet the Scope of Work and Basis of Design
• Write new Owner process equipment and piping specifications, develop new details, as required for project.
• Analyze process systems and develop methods for de-bottlenecking.
• Prepare technical documents (P&ID’s, PFD’s) for Hazards Analysis and lead HAZOPs and other formal safety reviews.
• Review control philosophies and sequence of operations for processes.
• Review Designer’s quality on RFI answers, and submittal review
• Write studies and reports for process systems on projects.
• Perform economic evaluations for processes.
• Perform front-end loading of process systems.
• Review and monitor process design and engineering of LNG liquefaction plant
• Coordinate process technology licensor activities
• Provide timely review of Contractor process engineering deliverables including PFD, PID, HMB, Datasheets, equipment sizing, DPDT, hydraulic calculations, Process descriptions etc.
• Supports risk management activities such as LOPA and HAZOP
• Provide support to operations readiness, commissioning and start-up activities
• Resolve process engineering issues with EPC contractor, consultants, operations, maintenance and others including responses to FERC

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering
• 5+ years' experience in similar positions on large capital development projects or brownfield projects
• 3+ years' experience in LNG, ethylene, cryogenics, or refinining projects
• Knowledge of applicable process specifications and requirements.
• Strong Knowledge of major industry regulations, codes and standards
• Experience with process simulation programs such as HYSYS, Unisim, PRO II, ProMax etc. required with demonstrated real world model validation and application.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years' experience in LNG projects
• Has a thorough and in-depth understanding of APCI liquefaction process.
• Uses 3D model software such as SmartPlant Review or Navisworks to review the physical design of a plant.
• EIT in the State of Texas

Work Environment & Physical Demands with or without reasonable accommodations

• Operates in a complex construction environment.
• Work is performed both in controlled room environment and in the field in sometimes challenging weather conditions for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to wear all mandatory/necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions.
• Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, including being physically capable of traveling to a designed muster point during emergency situations.
• Must be able to clearly communicate with others via radio, phone, and verbal methods.

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.

DOT Requirements: The US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the company have adopted regulations governing the control of drug use by persons in certain job classifications. This position is subject to the Federal Pipelines Regulation; and is stipulated in the 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 40 that requires drug and alcohol testing and must meet the testing standards. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy.

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.

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 people and thought. It takes people with different strengths, ideas, and cultural backgrounds to make our company succeed.