Laboratory Technician

ABOUT NEXTDECADE CORPORATION

Next Decade 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.

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

Next Decade is seeking a full-time Laboratory Technician to support long-term operations for the Rio Grande LNG facility located near Brownsville, Texas. The position will be based in Brownsville.

The incumbent will report to the Laboratory Manager in the Operations Engineering Department, under the leadership of the Director of Engineering.

* Work schedules during startup and commissioning may vary and are subject to operational requirements. The intended long-term schedule for this role is a rotating 7 on/7 off schedule with 12-hour shifts, alternating between days and nights; however, schedules may be modified at management discretion to meet business needs.*

• Lead laboratory operations and advanced troubleshooting of analytical methods and instrumentation; act as SME for LNG quality.
• Own method validation, investigations, and continuous improvement roadmaps; author/approve technical procedures and work instructions.
• Lead implementation and ongoing compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 17025; represent the lab during audits and technical reviews.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Reliability, PSM, Environmental, and Quality on complex technical issues and strategic initiatives.
• Oversee laboratory training and competency programs; mentor technicians across levels and assess proficiency.
• Establish and monitor laboratory KPIs (safety, quality, turnaround time, instrument uptime) and drive corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance to management on laboratory strategy, capability development, and performance.

• 5+ years of progressive laboratory experience in LNG, gas, or petrochemical industries.
• Expert knowledge of analytical techniques, LNG quality requirements, and laboratory systems; deep familiarity with ISO/ASTM standards.
• Demonstrated leadership within laboratory operations (mentoring, program ownership, quality and safety stewardship).
• Extensive experience supporting ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 compliance.

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
• Master of Science in Chemistry
• 8+ years of progressive laboratory experience in LNG, gas, or petrochemical industries.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or ISO 17025 Auditor certification.

· 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.

If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at

· 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…