Engineer, Process Optimization at NextDecade in Brownsville Site

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. SUMMARY OF THE ROLE The Optimization Process Engineer role will collaborate with several departments to optimize the value chain safely, reliably, and sustainably. This includes developing tools, monitoring production, identifying opportunities, and providing technical guidance during commissioning, start-up, and steady state operations. This position will work a normal dayshift schedule but must be available to provide off-hour support as needed. This position is located at the RGLNG facility near Brownsville, TX. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain a ‘Safety First’ attitude and be a safety leader. Reviewing and monitoring performances, deviations and developing tools. Providing technical guidance to safely and sustainably optimize the value chain; feed gas supply, units, production, ship loading, power usage, and minimize emissions. Reviewing production events and maintaining the loss database, identifying opportunities, and validating emission events. Contributing towards planning activities and benchmarking exercises. Maintaining the Production Databook. Ensuring compliance with all RGLNG procedures and policies. Updating and maintaining documents and procedures related to plant optimization and loss management. Adhering to the Operations Department Operations Management System. Working closely with the Engineering department in identifying and implementing improvement initiatives, processes, and projects. Providing inputs into MOCs relating to production optimization, reductions in production risks and ensuring they are within the RGLNG Safe Operating Envelope. Utilizing the dynamic simulator to validate process improvement recommendations. Recommending and facilitating performance tests. May require travelling for meetings and/or training. EDUCATION, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, & COMPETENCIES Basic Requirements: Engineering degree or extensive engineering experience with a focus on process engineering or operations. Minimum 5 years of LNG experience Ability to aquire Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC) Experience in plant optimization Extensive natural gas and LNG process operations experience Experience in influencing, motivating, mentoring, coaching, and supporting a diverse team. Knowledge of APCI liquefaction process Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulations. Ability to troubleshoot complex issues. Skilled knowledge in providing constructive feedback for continuous development of the tools. Highly motivated with time management and organizational skills along with excellent listenting and communication skills. Computer literate including proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledgeable of computer-based maintenance progrms. Adaptability to manage changes in work environment in regard to adhering to updated deadlines or unexpected delays. Preferred Requirements: APCI experience highly preferred Experience with dynamic simulations. 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 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