Sr. Manager, Project HSSE in Brownsville

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Job Description

Job Description
ABOUT NEXTDECADE CORPORATION
Next Decadeis 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 Decadeis headquartered in Houston, Texas. For more information, please
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

The Sr. Manager, Project HSSE ensures the RGLNG project executes all work with necessary HSSE processes to achieve project goals related to safety, environmental, regulatory permitting, health, security and emergency response. This position manages efforts in HSSE execution-related contractual expectations of the EPC Contractor, as well as leading the HSSE function for the Owners E&C Site Team. This role requires a close working relationship with the EPC Contractor and will act as a focal point for Project HSSE compliance.

The Sr. Manager, Project HSSE will play a critical leadership role in the transition from construction through commissioning, startup, and into early operations (CSU). This includes ensuring that HSSE processes evolve appropriately from construction safety to encompass commissioning and process safety risks, with a clear focus on managing high-consequence hazards during system energization, introduction of hydrocarbons, and SIMOPS activities.

The role requires a strong understanding of Energy Based Safety (EBS) principles and their application to both construction and commissioning environments, ensuring that controls are in place to manage hazardous energy sources and prevent serious injury and fatality (SIF) events.

The Sr Manager, Project HSSE will support the Corporate HSSE discipline within the company to ensure necessary processes are developed and implemented to support the Project construction phase, through commissioning and startup into operations.

This position is based in Brownsville, TX.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with the EPC Contractor’s site HSSE Manager to ensure compliance with Project policies and procedures.
• Provide support and guidance to the PMT on HSSE investigations and the resolution of the corrective actions identified.
• Interface with the Next Decade Regulatory/Permitting team and provide guidance/support to the site environmental team.
• Interface with Next Decade Operations HSSE team to support Emergency Response / RFSU / SIMOPS activities and process development.
• Implement the Next Decade HSSE vision and company values and ensure the project site is aligned with the strategy.
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of Health, Safety, and Security standards by identifying and adopting best practices and implementing lessons learned.
• Provide HSSE coaching and advice through the implementation of specific policies and processes.
• Act as the process advisor on site ensuring specialized processes are executed with proficiency, i.e. SIMOPS, PTW, RCA, Critical Lift, etc.
• Participate in Safety Committees and other Project HSSE engagements as required.
• Lead HSSE field engagements with EPC personnel and participate in all EPC HSSE initiatives.
• Facilitate the RGLNG HSSE auditing program.
• Aid the EPC Contractor in the execution of the Emergency Response Plan elements and act as the lead Emergency Response representative for the Owners E&C Team.
• Provide information and input for periodic HSSE performance reports as required by the project and project agreements.
• Assist in the development of elements of the HSSE Management System in preparation of transition to Operations at the facility.
• Facilitate HSSE messaging campaigns to ensure new / highlighted topics are communicated adequately throughout the workforce.
• Work with external local, state, and federal agencies as required.
• Lead and provide HSSE oversight for the transition from construction into commissioning and startup (CSU), with particular emphasis on SIMOPS, system energization, and introduction of hazardous materials and…