Day Operations Coordinator - Permit to Work (PTW)

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT NEXTDECADE CORPORATION 

NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to reliable, lower-carbon energy. We are focused on delivering secure and cost-effective energy through the safe and efficient development and operation of natural gas liquefaction capacity at Rio Grande LNG. Through our subsidiaries, we are developing and constructing the Rio Grande LNG natural gas liquefaction and export facility near Brownsville, Texas, with approximately 48 MTPA of potential liquefaction capacity currently under construction or in development, sufficient space at the site for up to 10 liquefaction trains, and a potential carbon capture and storage project. 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 

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE  

The Day Operations Coordinator – PTW is responsible for executing and coordinating the site’s Permit-to-Work (PTW) system while supporting LNG operations, including truck loading and unloading activities. This role ensures all permits, isolations, and safety requirements are properly implemented and maintained in alignment with operational and regulatory standards.The position serves as a key link between field operations and control processes, supporting safe and efficient execution of work in a startup environment. This is a hands-on role requiring strong operational discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to operate effectively between field activities and coordination responsibilities. The position will be based in Brownsville, TX.

Permit-to-Work (PTW) Coordination

•    Administer and control the site PTW system, including issuance, validation, and closure of permits (hot work, confined space, LOTO, line breaks, etc.).
•    Verify isolations, energy control measures, and field conditions prior to permit approval.
•    Maintain PTW logs, tracking systems, and compliance documentation.
•    Coordinate daily permit meetings with Operations, Maintenance, and Contractors.
•    Ensure all permit conditions are clearly communicated and adhered to in the field.
•    Support audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance activities related to work execution. 

Day Operations Support

Support Day Operations team in providing operations excellence to the Production Operations shift teams:

•    Hose management and tracking
•    Auditing of Next Decade’s Safe Systems of Work
•    Development of Temporary Work Instructions
•    QA/QC of Operating Procedures within the eProcedure tool
•    Support Operations Maintenance Coordinator in operations readiness for maintenance tasks as required.
•    Complete ad hoc Operational tasks as directed by the Operations Specialist
•    Maintaining critical operations registers such as leaks, passing valves, hoses and out of service equipment
•    Updating Visual Management Boards
•    Support truck loading and delivery activities:
•    Conduct pre-load inspections of truck loading systems, including hoses, grounding, and safety interlocks.
o    Support truck loading and unloading activities, including connection/disconnection of transfer systems.
o    Verify driver documentation, safety compliance, and readiness prior to loading.
o    Complete required loading documentation such as Bills of Lading and safety checklists.

Field & Safety Integration

•    Act as a field presence to ensure safe execution of permitted work and loading operations.
•    Enforce site safety standards, Life-Saving Rules, and PPE requirements.
•    Participate in emergency response activities and drills.
•    Maintain situational awareness of concurrent operations to prevent SIMOPS conflicts.
•    Support incident investigations and reporting as required.

•    High School Diploma or GED required
•    Technical certification in Process Technology, LNG Operations, or Safety preferred
•    3+ years of experience in LNG, oil & gas, or industrial operations
•    Experience with PTW systems, isolations, and field execution required
•    Experience in truck loading, terminal operations, or cryogenic systems preferred
•    Strong understanding of PTW, LOTO, and safe work practices
•    Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and SOPs
•    Solid operational awareness (valves, piping, process systems)
•    Strong communication and coordination skills across multiple teams
•    High attention to detail—this role will catch mistakes others miss 
•    Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

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 View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

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 experiences and thoughts. It takes people with different strengths and backgrounds to make our company succeed.

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. 

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.