decarbonization associate - Houston, TX , USA, United States - NextDecade

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    ABOUT NEXTDECADE


    NextDecade Corporation is an energy company accelerating the path to a net-zero future and leading innovation in more sustainable LNG and carbon capture solutions, NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to cleaner energy.

    Through our wholly owned subsidiaries Rio Grande LNG and NEXT Carbon Solutions, we are developing a 27 MTPA LNG export facility in South Texas along with one of the largest carbon capture and storage projects in North America.

    We are also working with third-party customers around the world to deploy our proprietary processes to lower the cost of carbon capture and storage and reduce CO2 emissions at their industrial-scale facilities.

    By combining emissions reduction associated with our carbon capture and storage project, responsibly sourced gas, and our pledge to use net-zero electricity, Rio Grande LNG is expected to produce a lower carbon intensive LNG for the world.

    NextDecade's common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol NEXT.

    NextDecade is headquartered in Houston, Texas.


    SUMMARY OF THE ROLE:


    At NextDecade we are taking REAL action to contribute in practical ways to an orderly energy transition by delivering solutions to the energy trilemma of affordability, reliability, and sustainability.

    Our LNG plant at Brownsville addresses the affordability and reliability components while our Next Carbon Solutions business will complement our LNG offering by making it more sustainable and moving it closer to Net Zero emissions.


    The Decarbonization Associate is a dynamic team player who connects the big-picture drivers behind the energy transition to the framing and evaluation of carbon capture and storage investment opportunities through detailed financial models.

    A highly structured and quantitative individual will be responsible for performing the necessary analysis to support the team in securing the requisite commercial and financial agreements that will lead to the successful development of CCUS projects.

    The candidate must be able to perform independently with minimal to no guidance and takes pride in their ability to influence decision making by providing quantitative/modeling support to address the uncertainty inherently associated with infrastructure development.


    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Responsible for building and maintaining financial/commercial models to support the evaluation and execution of transactions required to develop CCUS projects
    • Main liaison with multi-disciplinary teams involved in the development of CCUS projects
    • Responsible for all aspects of financial modeling (including necessary due diligence)
    • Understands and is familiar with highly structured transactions (previous experience with tax equity is a significant advantage. Lack of previous experience is not a disadvantage for the fast learner individual who is able to grasp and quickly work with new concepts)
    • Independently prepares advanced ad-hoc analysis, reports, and presentations as needed
    • Monitors and updates relevant incentives associated with decarbonization projects within the relevant jurisdiction (e.g. state, federal, country, etc.)
    • Perform analysis of business decisions and strategic issues including, commodity markets, contracts, performance incentives and transaction pricing
    • Perform analysis of host facilities' business for adequate market segmentation analysis
    • Present analysis results coherently and succinctly

    REQUIREMENTS

    • 4-year degree in finance, economics, mathematics, engineering, accounting or equivalent
    • 3+ years of experience in M&A, Project Finance or Tax Equity Advisory, Management Consulting or Corporate Development for an Energy Company
    • Strong experience with economic/financial/commercial models and quantitative analysis
    • Strong performance bias: self-starter, time management, quality deliveries within tight timelines and able to handle uncertain situations and outcomes
    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required of the position


    • Strong Excel modeling skills
    • Acute attention to detail and takes pride on their work product
    • Demonstrate strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on attention to detail
    • Prior relevant experience in Renewables, Hydrogen, CCUS, CCGT Power Gen or other large infrastructure/energy transition projects
    • Proven ability to work well within a team and manage several projects in a deadline-oriented environment with a high degree of accuracy and accountability

    TRAVEL
    REQUIREMENTS:


    • Minimum travel required

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

    • Communicates effectively at all levels of the organization to ensure clarity in expectations requirements, and deliverables.
    • Team Player, good communication skills
    • Welcomes working in a fast paced challenging and diverse environment
    • Hands-on type of personality


    This Position Description is not an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities, and the employee is expected to perform other duties as necessary and assigned.

    The duties and responsibilities of this position may be modified at any time to meet changing business needs.


    • 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.