Specialist, Monitoring

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Next Decade is committed to providing the world access to reliable, lower‑carbon energy. 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.

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The Specialist, Condition Monitoring is to support the Manager, Reliability in overseeing the condition monitoring program. The Specialist, Condition Monitoring will provide leadership for Condition Monitoring Technicians and support Reliability and Discipline Engineers, Condition Monitoring Technicians and Laboratory team. The position will be based in Brownsville, TX.

• Provide leadership and oversight for the Condition Monitoring Service Contract, working closely with Rotating Equipment Discipline Engineers.
• Serve as the Condition Monitoring Subject Matter Expert during Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) studies to enhance equipment reliability and optimize maintenance costs.
• Partner with Discipline Engineering and Condition Monitoring teams to implement and sustain the company’s Condition Monitoring Program for facility equipment.
• Review and validate condition monitoring recommendations prior to creating corrective work notifications.
• Utilize advanced diagnostic tools and techniques—such as vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermal imaging, ultrasonic testing, and trend data—to support Rotating Equipment Engineers in identifying and predicting potential equipment failures.
• Manage the Condition Monitoring Contract and coordinate with Maintenance and Engineering teams to execute preventive maintenance programs.
• Optimize condition monitoring intervals in collaboration with Engineering and Rotating Equipment disciplines.
• Identify and implement optimal lubrication sampling locations to ensure effective lube oil analysis.
• Establish and refine condition monitoring routes (lubrication, thermography, vibration).
• Drive adoption of remote sensors and digitalization for enhanced condition monitoring data collection.
• Provide technical support for continuous improvement of Condition Monitoring and Maintenance strategies.
• Contribute to achieving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and reliability targets for the RGLNG Reliability Team.
• Develop, maintain, and document procedures and records for Condition Monitoring data.
• Participate in equipment failure investigations and provide technical insight to prevent recurrence.

• Trade certification or equivalent hands‑on industry experience.
• Certified Vibration Analyst – Category II (minimum).
• Certified Machine Lubrication Analyst (MLA Cat II) or Machine Lubrication Engineer (MLE) certification.
• Working knowledge of Bently Nevada System 1 or equivalent condition monitoring systems (preferred).
• Skilled in thermal imaging, including data capture and basic report generation.
• Minimum 5 years of condition monitoring experience within petrochemical, LNG, or heavy industrial operations, performing both data collection and analysis.
• Minimum 10 years total experience in maintenance, reliability, or other technical roles.
• Prior participation in RCM workshops and demonstrated application of reliability improvement strategies.

• Experience with SAP S4 HANA maintenance or reliability modules.
• 5+ years of experience in an LNG facility or similar heavy industrial environment in a condition monitoring role.
• Demonstrated experience in optimizing condition monitoring routes and leveraging digital technology or analytics tools to enhance equipment reliability and performance.

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