Embarking on a mechanical trade career in Brownsville, TX, often begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last three to four years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 1,859 mechanical trade professionals in Brownsville, TX, with wages averaging around $914.50 per week for apprentices and up to $1,270.75 per week for experienced professionals. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring mechanical trade workers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $65,000 annually for experienced professionals.
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 Maintenance Technician, Mechanical, conducts daily mechanical maintenance execution activities, ensuring safe, quality work practices are maintained while maximizing availability of equipment across the facility. This position is located in Brownsville, TX. Check out our RGV Spotlight Video to learn more about Brownsville and the Rio Grande Valley! Key Responsibilities • Demonstrate proactive safety attitude at all times. • Always uses safe work practices and follows NextDecade lifesaving rules and permitting processes. • Maintains a high focus on safety and wellbeing of execution team, leads by example to set and maintain a positive safety culture of compliance, and continuous improvement for Apprentices and Contractors • Engages and communicates effectively with other departments such as Engineering, Operations, Safety, Procurement, Training, Planning, Specialist Vendors and Contractors upholding the One-Team approach • Initial support and continued review of preventative & corrective Maintenance Plans. • Participate in the reviewing of maintenance documentation, such as WI’s, JSA’s and SWMMs, Permitting, red lining of documents. • Participate in the mechanical maintenance execution activities of all breakdowns, corrective, and preventative maintenance in the facility. • Provide support to turnarounds as required. • Responsible to safely complete all assigned activities to a high standard. • Perform Permit Holder requirements for the execution of work at RGLNG. • Maintain personal training and competency compliance. • Actively participate and actively all the required maintenance meetings, including HSSE meetings, prestart, tailgates, etc. Minimum Requirements • High school diploma or GED. • Experienced in the execution of mechanical maintenance activities. • Competent at interpreting Engineering Drawings and Documentation. • Exceptional working knowledge of CMMS systems (SAP or Similar) • Experience developing and reviewing critical Maintenance procedures. • Exceptional working knowledge of an MOC process. • Experience in frontline leadership during Turnarounds. • Relevant LNG Mechanical Pipefitter maintenance experience including Fabrication and/or repair of piping, etc. using various welding processes as required (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW) Blinding of pipes, vessels, tanks, exchangers, etc. to prepare equipment for operations and maintenance. • Mechanical LNG experience including Turbo machinery, compressors, loading arms, PSV’s, pumps, motors, vessels, valves, actuators, fin fans and flange management a must. • Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. • Must have a “hands-on” method of working. • Ability to get Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC). Preferred Requirements • Technical degree in Industrial Mechanical or similar and NCCER (Millwright/Pipefitter/Boilermaker). • 5+ years Hydrocarbon/Petrochemical experience in a Mechanical Maintenance Technician role. 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 [email protected]. 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.
See More Details >>SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. MECHANICAL ENGINEER (SUPER HEAVY BOOSTER) The Booster Mechanical Engineering team is responsible for creating a rapidly manufacturable 1st Stage. The products they build can range from Aft End Thrust Structure to Hot Stage Adapter to Qualification Article Test Tanks, as well as the tooling and processes required to build them. As a structures engineer, you partner with design teams from the earliest phases, ensuring manufacturability and overseeing hardware production throughout its lifecycle. On the production line, you collaborate with production technicians from the initial development article through rate production, driving and implementing meaningful changes to parts, processes, planning, and tooling to improve the overall production system. Given the scale of this team's products, structures engineers significantly influence the vehicle's design, equipment, and factory infrastructure. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Work closely with vehicle analysts and design teams to ensure solutions meet vehicle design and manufacturing process requirements. • Develop production procedures and manage the transition of primary structures and assemblies from the development phase to high-rate production. • Coordinate and execute development, qualification, and acceptance testing of systems, machinery, and tooling needed to meet hardware delivery deadlines • Execute design for manufacturability changes to enhance production efficiency • Create original CAD models and prints for flight and/or tooling components • Lead the on-site design engineering contact for the efficient build of parts and assemblies • Create and maintain build schedules • Resolve and analyze manufacturing discrepancies while interfacing with the quality team (resolving issues for design, fabrication, and assembly) • Participate in design reviews internally and with suppliers and customers • Partner with engineering & production teams to generate ideas, designs, and improvements for current and next-generation vehicles • Source, retain, and advise new and experienced vendors from a technical perspective BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline • 1+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing or production (internship and school projects experience qualify) PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: • Master's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, materials or industrial engineering • Involvement in a professional engineering society or collegiate design project • Experience with the build, assembly, or integration of large mechanical assemblies • Knowledge of metallic manufacturing techniques, processes, and equipment related to welding, metal forming, fastening, drilling, bonding and automation • Mechanical component and/or tooling design and analysis experience using 3D CAD software • Experience with design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA) • Experience transitioning complex products from R&D to high-volume manufacturing in a fast-paced environment • Experience writing work instructions and procedures for critical aerospace parts • Experience in a production environment within the aerospace industry ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: • Flight hardware typically is built in tight quarters, and physical dexterity is required • Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings, and climbing hand over hand • Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise • Schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility required ITAR REQUIREMENTS: • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected].
See More Details >>• *Requisition ID: 279453** + **Relocation Authorized: National - Single** + **Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project** + **Work Location: Brownsville, TX** # Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects: Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report . # Project Overview Bechtel is partnering with NextDecade to support their vision to provide the world access to lower carbon intensive energy with their Rio Grande LNG (RGLNG) project in Brownsville, Texas. RGLNG is a natural gas liquefaction and export terminal situated on a 984-acre site on the banks of the Brownsville ship channel. The first phase of the RGLNG project consists of three liquefaction trains, two storage tanks and one marine berth. At full capacity, the five-train facility will have a production capacity of 27 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). # Project Location Overview Brownsville, Texas is a city known for its diverse history, tradition, and rich culture. Located in the southernmost region in the beautiful state of Texas, lays Brownsville a rich, tropical oasis bordering the Rio Grande River and near the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. Brownsville embraces innovation, looks forward to the future and beyond! # Job Summary: In this role, you will monitor and organize subcontractor planning, safety, quality, and technical activities on a complex project with multiple stakeholders involvement, through the coordination and instruction of subcontractors management staff. Your field supervision will help ensure operations are planned to coincide with overall established schedules and that work methods are planned and executed safely. #LI-TH1 # Major Responsibilities: + Monitors and organizes subcontractor activities, through coordination and instruction of subcontractors management staff within the area of responsibility. + Role supports on mid-size projects of medium to high complexity with multiple stakeholders involvement. # Planning + Monitors subcontractor construction schedules, resource charts, and material and equipment requirements. + Reviews subcontractor construction methods, schedules, manning charts, and material and equipment requirements. + Coordinates the construction operations impact on external interfaces to ensure they coincide with the overall established schedules. # Safety / Quality + Monitors installation of materials and equipment to assure conformance with drawings, specifications, vendor, and other requirements + Enforces policies, procedures and related work rules as established by field construction management. # Technical + Supports Construction Field Engineers, Foremen, and Craft Professionals, in interpreting Engineering design documents, vendor documents, and other technical documents + Coordinates engineering solutions with Subcontractors, and Foremen and Craft Professionals. + Coordinates with Design on constructability issues. # Education and Experience Requirements: Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience # Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Packaged GE Gas Turbine Installation Experience Required + Packaged Compressor Units & Rotating/Static Equipment Required + Ability to Perform Standard Construction Practice Working With OEM + Baker Hughes and or GE Experience with technical advisory installation experience required. + Prepare / Provide all required records of all activities accomplished at the construction Site to the Bechtel field engineering team / Baker Hughes Supervisor and promotes and maintains good team relations. # Total Rewards/Benefits For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards # Diverse teams build the extraordinary: As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent. We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy. • *_Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to_** **[email protected]**
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