Supervisor, Laboratory (Ref ID: 166)

ABOUT NEXTDECADE

NextDecade Corporation is an energy company accelerating the path to a net-zero future. Leading innovation in more sustainable LNG and carbon capture solutions, NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to cleaner energy. Through our subsidiaries Rio Grande LNG and NEXT Carbon Solutions, we are developing a 27 MTPA LNG export facility in South Texas and have proposed a carbon capture and storage project at the site. We remain committed to advancing and lowering the cost of utilizing carbon capture and storage and helping companies reduce their facility emissions and achieving their clean energy goals. 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.

JOB SUMMARY

NextDecade is seeking a full-time Laboratory Supervisor to support long-term operations for the Rio Grande LNG facility located near Brownsville, Texas. The position will require work from Houston during early job phases before transitioning to Brownsville, Texas prior to commissioning and startup. The position will require work from Houston during early job phase before relocating to Brownville, Texas

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise the laboratory teams to support day-to-day plant operations ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.

• Coordination with production team to define schedule of laboratory analysis required, including prioritization process when required.

• Ensure that all laboratory tests and analyses area performed accurately and efficiently.

• Ensure the analysis of laboratory data and prepare detailed reports on findings.

• Ensure proper communication of results to relevant departments and advise on any necessary adjustments.

• Ensure that all laboratory equipment is maintained in proper working order, ensuring regularly scheduled calibrations and troubleshooting.

• Enforce strict adherence to safety protocols within the laboratory environment.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies related to environmental, health, and safety standards.

• Ensure that all process and laboratory deliverables conform to industry regulatory compliance standards and recommended practices for safety, environment, and process design.

• Oversee the proper implementation, use, and maintenance of the LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) in the laboratory.

• Establish laboratory work standards, procedures and instructions.

• Coordinate with Quality and Document control teams to maintain laboratory procedures and other documents ISO 17025 and ISO 9001 compliant (expected within two years of operation).

• Interface with intercompany department personnel to provide timely information and document support.

• Supervise and ensure laboratory related performance and equipment compliance tests.

• Ensure laboratory support for intercompany teams, such as Operations, Maintenance, Process Control, Reliability, Quality, Process Safety Management (PSM), Document Control, Environmental, etc.

• Supervise core process laboratory personnel technical proficiencies and ensure training of laboratory staff and competencies development.

• Ensure procurement and inventory management of laboratory supplies and chemicals.

• Ensure proper storage and handling of hazardous materials.

• Lead initiatives for continuous improvement in laboratory processes and procedures

• Stay update on industry advancements and implement best practices in the laboratory

• Coordination with Process Engineering Manager to ensure laboratory’s budget controlling costs while maintaining the necessary resources for operations.

Minimum Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience as a Laboratory Supervisor, preferable within gas, petrochemical or energy industries.

• Experience in supervisory or leadership roles, managing teams in a laboratory setting,

• Experience of analytical techniques and laboratory procedures relevant to the LNG industry, such as gas chromatography, moisture analysis and other quality control measures.

• Experience with safety protocols and regulatory compliance specific to laboratory operations in an LNG industrial environment.

• Experience with establishing and/or maintaining ISO 9001 compliance and certifications.

• Ability to motivate technical staff by guiding, mentoring, and inspiring.

• Ability to work collaboratively and foster a collaborative work environment.

• Strong and effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to lead by example and deliver against targets.

• Ability to perform under pressure.

• An eye for detail to ensure complete documentation and associated metadata.

• Excellent organization, planning, and time management skills to ensure timely execution of work tasks.

• Strong motivated self-start mentality with focus on timely, consistent, and accurate results

• Ability to accept responsibility with determination to consistently meet and exceed expectations.

• Assertiveness and ability to motivate and ensure that others provide input, missing data, etc., to avoid EDMS and other work process backlogs.

• Ability to liaise effectively with other departments such as operations, safety and engineering.

• Communicates effectively at all levels of the organization to ensure clarity in expectations requirements, and deliverables. Excellent analytical skills.

• Computer literate including proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Requirements:

• ISO 17025 and ISO 9001 Foundations or Auditor Certification

• Proficiency in using laboratory equipment and software for data management and analysis (LIMS – Laboratory Information Management System).

• Strong understanding of chemicals properties and behaviors, particularly those relevant to natural gas and LNG processes

• Proficiency in analytical techniques as gas chromatography, spectroscopy, moisture analysis, and other standard laboratory methods.

• Familiarity with LNG production process, including key unit operations like the Acid Gas Removal Unit, Dehydration, Heavies Removal Unit, and Liquefaction.

• Industry regulatory compliance standards and recommended practices for safety, environment and process design, such as those set by ISO, ASTM, and others.

• In-depth knowledge of safety protocols and regulatory compliance related to laboratory operations in LNG or similar industrial environment.

• Ability to conduct precise and accurate chemical analysis and interpret data

Travel Requirements:

• Initial assignment will begin in Houston, then transition permanently to Brownsville, TX.

Work Environment & Physical Demands with or without reasonable accommodations

• Operates in a complex construction environment.

• Work is performed both in an office with computers and in the field in sometimes challenging weather conditions.

• Must be able to wear all mandatory/necessary PPE when working on the jobsite.

• Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, including being physically capable of traveling to a designed muster point during emergency situations.

• Must be able to clearly communicate with others via radio, phone, and verbal methods.

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.

DOT Requirements: The US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the company have adopted regulations governing the control of drug use by persons in certain job classifications. This position is subject to the Federal Pipelines Regulation; and is stipulated in the 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 40 that requires drug and alcohol testing and must meet the testing standards. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy.

NextDecade provides 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. NextDecade complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.