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Permit to Work Coordinator

NextDecade
United States, Texas, Brownsville
Oct 09, 2025
ABOUT NEXTDECADE CORPORATION NextDecade is 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 near Brownsville, 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. 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 . SUMMARY OF THE ROLE The Permit to Work Coordinator's primary role is to facilitate the implementation of the PtW work process and ensure all aspects of the system are in place, including risk assessments, mitigations plans, LOTO plans and ensure that controls are in line with the NextDecade RGLNG PtW manuals, procedures, and local regulations. The PtW Coordinator serves as the critical interface between Operations and Maintenance, ensuring safe, efficient, and prioritized execution of Permit and LOTO activities across production assets. The PtW Coordinator reports directly to Permit to Work Superintendent and will work with Operation and Maintenance Supervisors to ensure safe execution of work on the facility. The PtW Coordinator will be the custodian for all PtW/LOTO registers kept in the electronic control of work tool and ensure that registers are kept up to date. Confirm that permits and LOTOs are in full compliance with NextDecade's procedures and policies. Will coordinate the approval process and issuance of Permits and LOTOs with all project disciplines. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Permit to Work Coordination and Compliance Manage and oversee the permit and LOTO process. Prepare, submit, and track permits, ensuring timely approvals. Lead daily permit to work status meetings. Maintain daily records of permit and LOTO status via electronic system. Prepare and present daily PtW reports and maintain detailed records of permit statuses. Serve as the point of contact for any permitting and LOTO requests. Own training plan and conduct all training courses including contractor Permit Holder/Requester, and Operator Qualification training. Support Operations training lead and operations trainers to identify PtW and safe isolation training requirements and assist and deliver training material. Assist with developing guidelines for integrating PtW systems with various HSSE/operations systems, including Barrier Management, Management of Change, Inhibit, and Override systems. Assist with and keep track of PtW resources/supplies and assist with procurement. Local administrator for electronic permit to work system, assisting with login and access issues, setting up new profiles. Field support expert on electronic permit to work system troubleshooting - how to use the tool. Own PTW supporting documentation and tools: PTW Guide, Permit-Exempt Task List, Zero Energy/Deviation Forms, including risk assessments and certificates. Conduct PtW/LOTO weekly audits and administer/assist with KPI metrics. Review and update all PTW documentation based on RGLNG PtW procedures and requirements. Set up the PtW system process flow using electronic PtW tools to accommodate normal operation and high permits count environment. Administer day-to-day implementation of PtW and safe isolation program. Smoothen the workload and effectiveness and efficiency of permit work process. Be the custodian of the portable gas detector equipment and make sure that all equipment is accounted for in the register and in test date. Assist with and implement NextDecade's transition PtW plan to be used during the early operation, and handover from EPC contractor's PtW system. Assist with PtW readiness plan to ensure the CSU roll-out will go smooth in context of the lessons learnt from previous mega projects. Safety Leadership & Compliance Set clear expectations for all site Permit Issuers and Holders. Support and coach field supervision/permit issuers/holders in permit to work processes and initiatives. Facilitate all permit to work activities on site. Monitor and support site audits, permit-to-work processes, and isolation procedures. Stakeholder Communication Coordinate internally with project managers, supervisors, HSSE personnel to ensure permit and LOTO requirements follow procedures. Provide daily updates to leadership on the status of permitting activities. Provide communication of permit to work statuses and LOTO at daily PtW meetings. Continuous Improvement & Strategy Conduct routine audits of permit and LOTO practices. Facilitate After Action Reviews and apply learnings to standardize and improve permit to work and LOTO performance. Recommend updates to Permit to Work and LOTO processes to ensure safety, efficiency, and results. Monitor KPIs and deliver performance reports to operations teams and asset leadership. Pursue and embrace Team Leadership & Development. Provide coaching, mentoring, and leadership to all permit to work stakeholders. Model company values and behaviors, contributing to a respectful and inclusive team environment. Support the development and coordination of isolations and permits to ensure efficient maintenance and operations execution. MINUMUM REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or GED. 5+ years of LNG Operations experience and/or Oil & Gas project experience In depth understanding of production/operation management, production/operation business process flow, construction, commissioning, turnaround, and overall job execution workflow. Familiar with PtW electronic systems. Good leadership skills and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization. Ability to get Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC). Time Management and effective communication skills. Computer literate, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Must reside in Brownsville, TX, relocation will be provided. PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: Experience in large LNG projects. LNG or gas processing commissioning and start-up experience. 10+ years of experience in LNG operations. Experience with electronic PtW systems. Microsoft office suite experience. 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 recruiting@next-decade.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 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.