NextDecade

Engineer, Control Systems

Brownsville, TX · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$10k-$15kDetected 83 days ago

HRSystems EngineeringElectrical EngineeringControlsLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingTime Management

About the role

ABOUT NEXTDECADE CORPORATION NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to reliable, lower-carbon energy.
NextDecade's common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol "NEXT." NextDecade is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
For more information, please visit www.next-decade.com.

Lead support for the following equipment, systems, and processes:
Systems and Processes: Support alarm management and alarm response through control system optimization, overrides, and inhibits, software change management, DCS support, Operational Technology security / Process Control Domain (PCD) security, and control system obsolescence management.
Lead the control systems engineering efforts for the RGLNG facility to support both day-to-day plant operations and long-term reliability and availability targets.
Lead frontline support to operations to investigate control logic issues, causes of trips, and equipment downtime, and work proactively to maximize facility availability.
Develop and monitor control systems Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure reliable, safe, and efficient operation.
Coordinate DCS support engineers.
Develop and ensure adherence to all discipline specifications, standards, procedures, and guidelines.
Monitor and report on the condition and performance of all control barriers to major accident events. Manage barrier impairment risks to As Low As Reasonably Practicable to support safe continued operations.
Prepare, execute, and maintain control systems related software licensing contracts and service agreements.
Manage barrier impairment risks to As Low As Reasonably Practicable to support safe continued operations.

B.S. or higher in Chemical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree.
10+ years of control systems engineering experience.
5+ years of instrumentation and control systems engineering experience in an LNG operating facility or equivalent.
Ability to work collaboratively and foster a collaborative work environment.
Ability to accept responsibility with determination to consistently meet and exceed expectations.
Ability to liaise effectively with other departments such as operations, safety, and engineering.
Participate in risk assessments, PHAs, HAZOP, SIL, and SIF reviews as required.

Advanced skills in the following areas:
Troubleshooting and problem-solving control system issues, including following equipment or facility trips and supporting the operations team to return equipment into service.
Intermediate skills in the following areas:
Basic / beginner skills in the following areas:

Application of LNG facility applicable industry standards, regulatory codes, and recommended practices
Compressor performance & anti-surge controls
Control theory & analysis.
ABB Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and Fire and Gas Systems (FGS)
Programmable logic controllers from multiple manufacturers and their associated interfaces with Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
MkVIe Turbine Controls
Process Safety Management (PSM) and operational risk management.
Management of Change (MOC)
Operational Technology (OT) / Process Control Domain (PCD) security
Root cause investigations

Provide integral interaction and support for other intercompany teams, such as Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Process Safety Management (PSM), and Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE).

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