Maintenance Technician, Electrical

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Next Decade is committed to providing the world with 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. Next Decade’s common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol “NEXT.” Next Decade is headquartered in Houston, Texas. For more information, please visit

The Maintenance Technician, Electrical, conducts daily electrical maintenance execution activities, ensuring safe, quality work practices are maintained while maximizing availability of equipment across the facility.
This position is located in Brownsville, TX.

• Demonstrate a proactive safety attitude at all times and strictly follow Next Decade Life Saving Rules and permitting processes.
• Lead by example in promoting a positive safety culture of compliance and continuous improvement across Apprentices, Contractors, and peers.
• Engage and communicate effectively with Engineering, Operations, Safety, Procurement, Training, Planning, and Vendors, reinforcing a strong One-Team approach.
• Support the development, review, and execution of preventative and corrective maintenance plans.
• Review maintenance documentation, including Work Instructions, Job Safety Analyses (JSA), Permits, and assist with red-lining updates to technical documents.
• Perform and participate in electrical maintenance execution activities, including breakdown, corrective, and preventive maintenance.
• Provide electrical maintenance support during Turnarounds as required.
• Fulfill Permit Holder responsibilities in accordance with RGLNG’s Permit to Work (PTW) process.
• Maintain personal training and competency compliance.
• Actively participate in HSSE, pre-start, tailgate, and maintenance coordination meetings.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 5+ years of hydrocarbon or petrochemical facility experience in an electrical maintenance execution role.
• Licensed Electrician in Texas (or ability to obtain via TDLR).
• Current Low Voltage Rescue and Resuscitation certificate.
• Qualification or competency aligned to NEC Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas (EEHA) inspections and repairs.
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings and documentation (P&IDs, Isometrics, GAs, Logic Diagrams, Control Narratives, C&E Matrices, Loop/Wiring diagrams).
• Experience in testing and inspecting Safety Critical Elements (SCE) and ensuring statutory and federal compliance.
• Experience with CMMS systems (SAP or similar).
• Skilled in red-lining critical maintenance procedures and working within an MOC process.
• Experience in maintenance activities during Turnarounds.
• Hands‑on experience with electrical equipment in hazardous areas, fault finding, lighting, MCC maintenance, UPS/back‑up systems, LV systems, and High/Medium Voltage systems.
• Demonstrated ability to perform Electrical Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) on MCCs, motors, pumps, and compressors per PTW system requirements.
• Ability to support commercial building electrical maintenance (offices and facilities).
• Experienced with Permit to Work systems and writing/reviewing Work Instructions.
• Computer literate in Word, Excel, and CMMS/database applications.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a hands‑on approach to work.
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC card.
• Participate as a member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) to support on‑site emergencies.

• Operates in a complex construction and industrial environment.
• Work is performed both indoors (in controlled environments using systems such as DCS) and outdoors, often under challenging…