Sr. Coordinator, LDAR & Air Compliance
Next Decade
Compliance / Regulatory
Brownsville, TX, USA
Posted on Jul 25, 2025
ABOUT NEXTDECADE CORPORATION
NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to reliable, lower carbon energy. We are focused on delivering secure, low-cost, and sustainable energy solutions through the safe and efficient development and operation of natural gas liquefaction and carbon capture and storage infrastructure. 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. We are also developing a potential carbon capture and storage project at the facility that is expected to make meaningful impacts toward a lower carbon future. 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
Sr. Coordinator, LDAR and Air Compliance will be responsible for managing the facility’s Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) program and supporting overall air compliance, including emissions inventories and compliance testing. This role ensures adherence to all applicable federal and state regulations (EPA, TCEQ) and site-specific permits. The successful candidate will lead the LDAR program, coordinate compliance testing activities, manage reporting obligations, and serve as a subject matter expert on fugitive emissions and air compliance programs at the Rio Grande LNG Facility. This position is located in Brownsville, TX. Check out our RGV Spotlight Video to learn more about Brownsville and the Rio Grande Valley!
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead and manage the site’s LDAR program to comply with applicable federal (NSPS, MACT) and state (TCEQ 30 TAC 115, 28 VHP) requirements.
- Maintain and oversee the LDAR equipment inventory, monitoring schedules, and compliance documentation.
- Oversee third-party contractors for Method 21 monitoring, data management, repairs, and re-monitoring.
- Manage LDAR software (e.g., LeakDAS, Guideware) and ensure accurate data entry, QA/QC, and reporting.
- Prepare and submit LDAR-related reports and notifications in accordance with permit and regulatory deadlines.
- Provide LDAR training to site personnel and contractors.
- Coordinate compliance testing activities (e.g., stack testing, performance tests, CEMS audits) to verify emissions control performance and permit compliance.
- Serve as the site point of contact for test protocols, contractor oversight, data validation, and reporting.
- Manage the site’s annual Emissions Inventory reporting (TCEQ EI) and ensure data accuracy and completeness.
- Maintain emission calculation methodologies, track changes in emissions factors, and ensure alignment with permits.
- Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering on emissions testing schedules, regulatory interpretations, and compliance strategies.
- Collect relevant data from the site staff, contractors, and corporate staff to demonstrate compliance with the monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements. Provide technical support to operations staff to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and other related Federal and State air permitting requirements.
- Support the facilitation of continuous improvement initiatives to identify technology, equipment, or methods to lessen environmental impact of Company operations.
- Support the development and maintenance of the regulatory compliance systems and tools to drive continuous improvement of compliance performance and enable departmental efficiencies.
- Conduct Air Quality Compliance training for the site staff.
- Conduct internal site audits of Air Quality Compliance activities.
- Interpret the federal (e.g., NSPS, NESHAP) and the TCEQ regulatory requirements, as needed.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering (civil, mechanical, environmental, or chemical), or related disciplines.
- 7 to 9 years of experience in compliance work, project coordination, and commissioning/operations within oil & gas, energy or LNG (LNG preferred)
- Experience in interpretation and implementation of LDAR programs subject to applicable federal (NSPS, MACT) and state (TCEQ 30 TAC 115, 28 VHP) requirements
- Familiarity with the EPA and Texas Air Quality regulations and overall understanding of Title V and NSR/PSD Permit programs.
- Demonstrated understanding of air emission calculations and emission reporting procedures.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, Project & PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of environmental management systems, digital compliance systems, and data management.
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of internal & external stakeholders.
- Ability to manage complex and highly confidential matters in a mature and professional manner.
- A Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card and a valid driver’s license are required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Research skills to stay updated on emerging environmental issues, technology, and regulation changes.
- 2+years’ onsite LNG operational experience.
- Proficiency in reading engineering drawings, P&IDs, specifications, and site plans.
- Familiarity with industry standards, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance in LNG.
- Understanding of process relevant to LNG and major hazards working on an Operational site.
- An advanced understanding of MS Excel.
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 people and thought. It takes people with different strengths, ideas, and cultural backgrounds to make our company succeed.
NextDecadeprovides 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. NextDecadecomplies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.