Production Planner
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Job Location:
Brownsville, OR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ABOUT NEXTDECADE CORPORATION
NextDecadeis committed to providing the world access to reliable lower carbon energy. We are focused on delivering secure low-cost 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 headquartered inHouston Texas. For more information please visit.
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
The Production Planner will be responsible for developing maintaining and optimizing production forecasts for Operations. This role ensures alignment between production capacity feed gas and power availability maintenance and shipping schedules whilst maximizing safe reliable and efficient production. The Production Planner will work closely with cross-functional teams and report to the Snr. Manager of Production Optimization. Role is based at RGLNG in Brownsville TX.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and manage daily weekly monthly annual and long-term production schedules and plans.
- Collaborate with optimization engineers to incorporate operational insights and performance data into production forecasts.
- Support LNG Inventory Management through proactive collaboration with Operations Maintenance Marine and Commercial Operations Teams to minimize operational and inventory risks review shipping schedules and safely and efficiently maximize production in alignment with operational goals and constraints.
- Incorporate Integrate Activity Plans (IAPs) from maintenance into production forecasts whilst ensuring effective SIMOPS (Simultaneous Operations) planning.
- Forecast feed gas and power availability to support production planning and energy efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with safety environmental and regulatory standards in all planning activities.
- Prepare and deliver regular reports on production plans performance variances and key metrics to internal stakeholders and leadership.
- Utilize NextDecades NextSys Production Management Planning toolsfor forecasting scenario modeling and schedule optimization.
- Manage updates configuration and continuous improvements of dedicated planning software tools to ensure alignment with operational needs and best practices.
- Support the preparation and submission of required regulatory reports in coordination with compliance and environmental teams.
MINUMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelors degree in engineering Industrial Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in production planning in LNG or oil & gas or petrochemical industries.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Outlook Excel Word PowerPoint OneNote Teams) Project and Visio.
- Experience using CMMs platforms for maintenance planning and coordination.
- Strong analytical organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a high-pressure safety-critical environment.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience with LNG terminal inventory management and operational processes.
- Working knowledge of feed gas supply dynamics and power demand forecasting.
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as FERC TCEQ PHMSA and MARPOL.
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 ADA-recognized 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.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
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