Specialist, Field Services - Rotating Equipment

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

SUMMARY OF

THE ROLE

The Specialist, Field Services - Rotating Equipment, reporting to the Manager, Reliability, provides frontline, field-based technical expertise in rotating equipment operations and maintenance. This role is responsible for leading and supporting the safe and effective execution of maintenance activities, ensuring high-quality workmanship, equipment reliability, and adherence to established maintenance strategies.

The Specialist will work closely with Reliability Engineers, Condition Monitoring Specialists, and Rotating Equipment Engineers to ensure optimal equipment performance and consistent execution excellence in the field. This position requires a strong onsite presence and hands-on involvement during routine maintenance, turnarounds, and unplanned events.

The position will be based permanently in Brownsville, TX.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Coordinate and execute in the field with the Rotating Equipment Engineering team to implement improvements in maintenance strategies and work instructions.

* Lead field execution of turnaround and major maintenance activities for rotating equipment.

* Lead field management of Long-Term Service Contracts, Service Bulletins, and specialized rotating equipment tools, in coordination with Rotating Equipment Engineers.

* Develop and execute rotating equipment turnaround work scopes, ensuring readiness and effective field implementation.

* Develop and maintain Maintenance QA/QC plans and ensure field compliance during turnarounds, corrective maintenance, and planned maintenance activities.

* Oversee and validate rotating equipment alignment, installation, and clearances during and post-maintenance, ensuring adherence to QA/QC standards.

* Provide onsite field support for repair, overhaul, and refurbishment of rotating equipment during normal operations and plant outages.

* Ensure field-level quality assurance for rotating equipment spare parts preservation, handling, and installation.

* Interpret OEM manuals and technical drawings to ensure accurate field application, proper BOM validation, and material readiness.

* Drive vendor field execution quality and oversee workshop activities in coordination with rotating equipment engineers.

* Provide rapid field response and troubleshooting support during unplanned events or equipment upsets.

* Support execution of Company Condition Monitoring programs and ensure data quality and timely follow-up actions.

* Participate in and contribute to Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) workshops, providing field-based insights.

* Support initiatives aimed at achieving key performance targets for the Reliability Team through effective field execution and maintenance performance.

MINUMUM REQUIREMENTS:

* Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline, trade certification, or equivalent industry experience.

* 10+ years of hands-on, field-based experience in rotating equipment operations and maintenance, preferably with an OEM or operating company.

* 3+ years of LNG experience.

* 5+ years of experience supporting maintenance and operations within upstream, midstream oil & gas, or downstream petrochemical sectors.

* Experience facilitating or supporting Root Cause Analysis (RCA).

PREFFERED REQUIREMENTS:

* Experience with SAP S/4

HANA or similar maintenance management systems.

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…