Engineer, Brownfield Projects Mechanical

** SUMMARY OF

THE ROLE
** Next Decade is seeking a full-time Engineer,
** Brownfield Projects Mechanical**, to support long-term operations of the Rio Grande LNG facility located near Brownsville, Texas. The successful candidate shall be a specialist project engineer, with a background in Mechanical Engineering (vessels, piping, valves) and a good basic knowledge of other engineering disciplines (Process, Process Safety, Rotating Equipment, Electrical, Instrument and Control System, Telecom, Civil & Structural, HVAC, Welding and Materials).
* The incumbent will report to the Sr. Manager, Brownfield Projects, under the leadership of the Sr Director Engineering and the Sr. Vice President of Operations.
* The role has no direct reports.
** KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
** For the Projects under their responsibility, the Engineer, Brownfield Projects Mechanical shall ensure that FEED and/or EPCC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning) activities by Contractors, Sub-Contractors and Vendors, are executed safely, on schedule, on budget and in line with the applicable technical requirements.  
** KEY ACTIVITIES TO BE COORDINATED
** The Sr Engineer, Brownfield Projects Mechanical shall coordinate the following activities, typically for mechanical and rotating equipment focused projects, among the different parties involved (Contractors, Sub-Contractors, Vendors, NEXTDECADE stakeholders):
* Preparation of BODs and FEED technical Work Packages
* Preparation of EPC Tenders (technical part) and analysis of technical proposals
* Participation in technical clarifications with Contractors and Vendors
* Issue on time of NEXTDECADE SMEs comments to Contractors and Vendors deliverables
* Participation of NEXTDECADE SMEs to specific reviews (HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, QRAs, etc...), and follow-up of actions closure
* HSE orientation training of Contractors and Vendors personnel working on the plant site
* Site surveys preparation and execution
* Development and monitoring of KPIs (HSE, schedule, budget, quality, compliance)
* Development and monitoring of recovery plan(s) as required
* Processing and closure of TDRs (Technical Deviation Requests) and NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports)
* Inspections and FATs at Vendors premises and SATs on the plant site
* Proper implementation by Contractors and Vendors of NEXTDECADE SIMOPS procedures & PTW system requirements
* Walkdowns and witnessing by NEXTDECADE personnel of mechanical completion and commissioning key activities
* Compliance with NEXTDECADE MOC process
* Handover of new facilities/equipment from Contractors to NEXTDECADE
* Issue of Project close-out report including lessons learnt
* Preparation of warranty claims (if any)
** EDUCATION, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, & COMPETENCIES
**** Basic Requirements:
*** B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering (or similar).
* 5+ years as Brownfield Projects Engineer in the oil and gas industry (including exposure to SIMOPS and Turn Arounds)
* A Professional Engineering License or eligibility for registration.
** Preferred Requirements:
**** Experience
* ** 15+ years in the oil and gas industry
* 10+ years as a Project Engineer in the oil and gas industry (Green and/or Brownfield)
* 5+ years in Project or Operations in the LNG or refinery industries
** Advanced skills in the following:
*** Project management
* Planning for brownfield project delivery
** Intermediate skills in the following:
*** Project Completion Systems (Win PCS, Smart Completion, etc...)
* 3D model software (Smart Plant & Navisworks)
* Contractor management
* Stakeholder management
* Budgeting, estimating and cost control for projects
* Managing SIMOPs
* Quality requirements in projects
* Engineering information management for projects
** Basic skills in the following:
*** Permit to Work systems
* Operational Management of Change
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* Physical Requirements:

*** Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted and push/pull with up to 50 pounds of force.
* Required to grip objects with up to 50 pounds of force.
* Frequent standing, walking, balancing, climbing stairs and ladders.
* Regular reaching, bending, stooping, handling and spinal twisting.
* Use of hands, arms and legs to lift. Ability to push and pull machinery and other mechanical components.  
** Site Working Conditions & Physical Expectations
**** 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…