Engineering Manager Instrumentation Controls and Electrical Ref ID 493
Engineering Manager Instrumentation Controls and Electrical Ref ID 493
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Job Description
ABOUT NEXTDECADE CORPORATION
NextDecadeis committed to providing the world access to reliable lower carbon energy. We are focused on delivering secure lowcost and sustainable energy solutions through the safe and efficient development and operation of natural gas liquefaction and carbon capture and storage infrastructure. Through our subsidiaries we are developing and constructing the Rio Grande LNG natural gas liquefaction and export facility nearBrownsville Texas with approximately 48 MTPA of potential liquefaction capacity currently under construction or in development. We are also developing a potential carbon capture and storage project at the facility that is expected to make meaningful impacts toward a lower carbon future. NextDecades common stock is listed on theNasdaq Stock Marketunder the symbol NEXT.NextDecadeis headquartered inHouston Texas. For more information please visitwww.nextdecade.
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
NextDecade is seeking a fulltime Engineering Manager Instrumentation Controls and Electrical to support longterm operations for the Rio Grande LNG facility located near Brownsville Texas. The position is based in Brownsville; however it may require travel to and fromHouston TX. The incumbent will report to the Sr Manager Facilities Engineering in the Operations Department under the leadership of the Sr. Director of Engineering and Vice President of Operations. The role is a senior member of the facilities engineering team and may be required to backfill the Sr. Manager Facilities Engineering during periods of absence. The role has three 3 direct reports as well as contractor Control System Engineers working within the team. Peer level personnel will include the Manager Asset Integrity and Mechanical and the Manager Rotating Equipment.Check out ourRGV Spotlight Video to learn more about Brownsville and the Rio Grande Valley!
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage the instrument controls and electrical engineering team who are responsible for the following equipment systems and processes:
- I/C Equipment: Distributed Control System (DCS) instruments fire & gas detection control systems (e.g. Opticomp turbine controls local control panels etc. control valves and emergency shutdown and blowdown valves metering analyzers Public Address and General Alarm (PAGA) Systems and telecommunications
- Electrical Equipment: UPS motors generators power distribution transformers MCC cathodic protection heaters and heat tracing Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) switchgear earthing and grounding
- 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 control system obsolescence management hazardous area certification and compliance.
- Serve as Technical Authority (TA) for instrumentation and controls ensuring:
- Barriers against major accident events are maintained.
- Barrier impairment risks are appropriately managed.
- Functional safety management program compliance
- Plant changes are managed appropriately (including evaluation and approval)
- Coordinate and provide instrument controls and electrical engineering support for both daytoday plant operations and longterm reliability and availability targets including frontline response for issues and failures.
- Drive continuous improvement in instrumentation controls and electrical equipment (safety cost availability) through:
- Maintenance strategy optimization
- Root Cause Failure Analysis
- Bad actor analysis
- Management of Change
- Own the DCS support contract.
- Participate in risk assessments PHAs HAZOP SIL and SIF reviews as required.
- Ensure the Management of Change (MOC) procedures (including Software Change Requests) are followed and documentation for instrument electrical and control systems is up to date.
- Develop and ensure adherence to all discipline specifications standards procedures and guidelines.
- Manage the preparation of the instrumentation electrical and control systems budget for the Facilities Engineering Team.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- B.S. or higher in Chemical Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- 15 years of instrument and control systems engineering experience.
- 5 years of instrumentation and control systems engineering experience in an LNG or petrochemical operating facility.
- 3 years in a leadership role such as Team Lead Supervisor or Manager.
- Willingness to travel domestically & internationally as needed (approximately 1015
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
- 5 years of electrical engineering experience.
- Advanced skills in the following areas:
- Management leadership and coaching of instrumentation controls and electrical engineering teams.
- Managing interfaces and working closely with Project and Operations teams during detailed design construction commissioning startup and poststartup operations.
- Management of functional safety lifecycle programs.
- Process Safety Management (PSM) and operational risk management.
- Intermediate skills in the following areas:
- Application of LNG facility applicable industry standards regulatory codes and recommended practices.
- Troubleshooting and problemsolving issues including after equipment or facility trips and supporting the operations team to return equipment into service.
- Management of Change (MOC)
- Root cause investigations
- Compressor performance & antisurge 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 interface with Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
- Electrical and power systems
- Operational Technology (OT) / Process Control Domain (PCD) security
- Communications technology
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 accommodations may be made to support individuals with ADArecognized disabilities to perform the essential functions for the job.
Ability to drive to other Company work locations as required.
Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility including being physically capable of traveling to a designed muster point during emergency situations.
Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift.
The incumbent is required to have fully mechanical motion and usage of all extremities.
Physically able to walk stand bend stoop kneel reach twist lift push pull climb balance crouch handle and lift items weighing up to 20 lbs. without assistance.
Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to clearly communicate with others via radio phone and verbal methods.
May be required to enter confined spaces.
May be required to work at elevated heights and access elevated structures without assistance.
If you require accommodations during the application or interview process please contact Human Resources at
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
*In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
NEXTDECADE VALUES
Safety We make safety a priority. Everything we do relies on the safety of our people and the communities around us.
Integrity We do the right thing and are open ethical and fair. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in all that we do.
Honesty We value truth and honesty in ourselves and others. We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions.
Respect We listen and respect people the environment and the communities in which we live and work.
Transparency Transparency builds trust. We promote open communication with our people our customers and all our stakeholders.
Diversity We value diversity of people and thought. It takes people with different strengths ideas and cultural backgrounds to make our company succeed.
NextDecadeprovides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. NextDecadecomplies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
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