{"id":1435418,"url":"https://alion.io/job/nextdecade-superintendent-mechanical-maintenance","title":"Superintendent, Mechanical Maintenance","company":{"id":1871236,"name":"NextDecade","domain":"next-decade.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/next-decade","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"staff","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Brownsville, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":104000,"max_usd":200000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":770},"experience_years_min":10,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-07-31T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-07-31","last_verified_at":"2026-10-01T03:40:12Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":62,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":62},"description":"It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!\nWe're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.\nSUMMARY OF THE ROLE\nThe Superintendent, Mechanical Maintenance, provides leadership and oversight of mechanical maintenance execution activities including personnel, with the objective of maximizing availability of equipment across the facility. This role will be based in Brownsville, Texas.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\nDemonstrate proactive safety leadership to the Maintenance team.\nResponsible for the safety and wellbeing of execution team, leads by example to set and maintain a positive safety culture of compliance and continuous improvement.\nCoach, Mentor and Lead Maintenance team members to reach their full potential.\nEnsure competent labor availability to cover critical activities.\nProvide oversight and leadership to all maintenance disciplines as required, not just Mechanical, including Instrument & Controls, Electrical, Plant Services, Specialist Vendors and Contractors upholding the One-Team approach\nStakeholder in the development, implementation and ongoing support of the Integrated Activity Planning & Scheduling process for RGLNG\nSupport and continuously review Preventative & Corrective Maintenance Plans aligned with the equipment selected for the facility\nLead the execution activities for all SCE, Statutory, and Federal Regulations\nAccountable for the mechanical maintenance execution activities of all breakdowns, corrective, and preventative maintenance in the facility\nProvide support to the leadership of the Turnaround Team prior and during Turnarounds\nLead mechanical teams in the execution of the Major Maintenance of plant and unit shutdowns\nResponsible to safely complete all planned activities on the locked schedule, maximizing tool time and minimizing cost & deferrals.\nStakeholder in the review of materials and parts optimization\nDemonstrate continuous improvement, value adding programs and cost saving initiatives.\nAssist in the development and control of the Maintenance Budget.\nIncident investigation event ownership.\nMay require travelling for meetings and/or training.\nEDUCATION, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, & COMPETENCIES\nBasic Requirements:\nBachelor’s Degree in related field or industry related experience\n5+ years LNG Export Facility experience in an Mechanical Maintenance Execution lead role, supervising Maintenance personnel\n10+ years experience in LNG/Oil & Gas/Petrochemical industries in a supervisory position\nSubject Matter Expert (SME) for Mechanical Maintenance activities.\nCompetent at interpreting Engineering Drawings and Documentation i.e. P&ID, ISO, GA, etc.\nMust have experience with the testing and inspection of Safety Critical Elements (SCE), Statutory and Federal Regulatory compliance.\nAbility to get a Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC)\nTime Management and effective communication skills\nGoal Setting and performance management skills\nExceptional working knowledge of CMMS systems (SAP or Similar)\nExperience participating in FMEA or FMECA processes\nExperience in developing critical maintenance procedures.\nWorking knowledge of an MOC process\nExperience developing and reviewing a Maintenance Opex Budget.\nExperience in frontline leadership during Turnarounds.\nMechanical LNG experience including Turbo machinery, compressors, loading arms, PSV’s, pumps, motors, vessels, valves, actuators, fin fans and flange management\nAdaptability to manage changes in work environment in regards adhering to updated deadlines or unexpected delays.\nComputer literate including proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.\nPreferred Requirements:\nTechnical degree in Industrial Maintenance Mechanical or similar and NCCER preferred.\nLeadership experience of cross functional teams\nSite Working Conditions & Physical Expectations\nWork Environment\nMust be able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions.\nOperates in a complex construction environment.\nExposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions.\nNot necessarily protected from weather and temperature changes. Possible exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions.\nExposure to moving mechanical parts and electrical circuits.\nExposure to constant or intermittent sounds of a pitch level sufficient to cause marked distraction.\nRoutinely uses standard office and field communications equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers w/scanner and fax, and radios.\nAble to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations:\nAbility to drive to other Company work locations as required.\nAbility to move throughout all areas of the facility, including being physically capable of traveling to a designed muster point during emergency situations.\nStand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift.\nThe incumbent is required to have fully mechanical motion and usage of all extremities.\nPhysically 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.\nVisual 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.\nMust be able to clearly communicate with others via radio, phone, and verbal methods.\nMay be required to enter confined spaces.\nMay be required to work at elevated heights and access elevated structures without assistance.\nOther Duties\nPlease 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.\n*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.\nNEXTDECADE VALUES\nSafety - We make safety a priority. Everything we do relies on the safety of our people and the communities around us.\nIntegrity - We do the right thing, and are open, ethical, and fair. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in all that we do.\nHonesty - We value truth and honesty in ourselves and others. We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions.\nRespect - We listen, and respect people, the environment, and the communities in which we live and work.\nTransparency - Transparency builds trust. We promote open communication with our people, our customers, and all our stakeholders.\n Diversity - We value diversity of people and thought. It takes people with different strengths, ideas, and cultural backgrounds to make our company succeed.\nNextDecade 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. 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