VP, HSSE

Location: Houston

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 VP, HSSE serves as the company's senior leader responsible for defining and executing the enterprise-wide strategy across health, safety, security, environment, and sustainability. Reporting into the COO, this role is accountable for embedding HSSE principles into all phases of the business-from project development and construction through commissioning and operations.

The VP, HSSE will shape and lead a high-performing organization, establish consistent management systems, and provide executive-level guidance on risk, compliance, and performance, while serving as a key external representative on HSSE and sustainability matters.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Enterprise HSSE Strategy

* Define and execute an integrated HSSE strategy aligned with Next Decade's business objectives, regulatory requirements

* Serve as the company's senior subject matter expert, advising executive leadership on risk, compliance, and performance across all HSSE disciplines.

Leadership & Culture

* Shape, develop and lead a high-performing HSSE organization, fostering strong followership, accountability, and visible leadership.

* Champion a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and sustainability through consistent leadership behaviors and enterprise-wide engagement.

Governance & Management Systems

* Establish and maintain consistent HSSE policies, standards, and management systems across the company, ensuring appropriate flexibility for local regulatory requirements.

* Embed HSSE principles into core business processes, including project development, construction, and operations.

Operational Integration & Risk Management

* Integrate HSSE requirements into critical business processes, including asset integrity, Management of Change (MOC), Safety Case frameworks, and operational readiness.

* Identify, assess, and mitigate HSSE risks, ensuring proactive management of high-consequence hazards across projects and operations.

Incident Management & Compliance

* Provide executive oversight of incident response and investigation for high-potential events, ensuring root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions.

* Ensure full compliance with all regulatory, contractual, and company HSSE requirements across all operations.

Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting

* Partner with internal functions (Operations, Projects, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Commercial) to embed HSSE priorities into business decision-making.

* Lead engagement industry bodies and external stakeholders on HSSE and sustainability matters, including oversight of ESG-related disclosures and reporting.

Sustainability & Environmental Strategy

* Lead the development and integration of sustainability and environmental strategies, including emissions reduction, carbon management, and environmental impact mitigation.

* Ensure alignment of HSSE programs with company-wide sustainability commitments.

Performance & Continuous Improvement

* Establish and oversee HSSE performance metrics, driving continuous improvement through data-driven insights, benchmarking, and best practice adoption.

* Conduct regular performance reviews and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

* Minimum of 15 years of progressive HSSE leadership experience within the oil and gas, energy, or related industrial sector, including leadership across major capital projects, construction, and operating environments

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, HSSE, or related discipline required

* Proven experience developing and implementing enterprise-wide HSSE policies, standards, and management systems

* Deep expertise across HSSE disciplines, including process safety, environmental management, and risk management, with strong working knowledge of Safety Case frameworks and major accident hazard management

* Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams and influence across matrixed organizations, including operations, projects, and contractor environments

* Strong analytical, risk management, and decision-making capabilities, with the ability to advise executive leadership on enterprise risk and regulatory matters

* Working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations,…