CSU Analyzer Specialist Bechtel Global Corporation United States, Texas, Brownsville Aug 20, 2026

Requisition ID:

297076

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). 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:

The Commissioning & Startup Analyzer Specialist is responsible for planning, coordinating, executing, and documenting commissioning, startup, testing, calibration, troubleshooting, and turnover activities associated with process analyzers, analyzer shelters, sample conditioning systems, calibration gas systems, and analyzer interfaces with integrated control systems. The role provides field-based technical leadership to ensure analyzer systems are installed, preserved, calibrated, integrated, and ready to support safe, reliable LNG facility startup and operations. #LI-SP1

Major Responsibilities:

Commissioning & Startup Execution

• Support pre-commissioning, Lead commissioning, and startup activities for online process analyzers and sample conditioning systems.
• Develop and execute analyzer commissioning plans, work packages, SAT procedures, functional testing, and turnover activities.
• Verify analyzer readiness before process introduction, cooldown, first gas, performance testing, and operational handover.
• Coordinate analyzer preservation, temporary power needs, shelter readiness, utilities, calibration gas availability, and field access requirements. Analyzer Testing, Calibration & Validation
• Perform and witness analyzer calibration, validation, loop checks, alarm testing, signal verification, and communication checks.
• Execute and document SAT and functional testing for gas chromatographs, moisture analyzers, oxygen analyzers, XEFD analyzers, sample systems, and CEMS packages.
• Verify analyzer performance against vendor requirements, project specifications, and site operating needs.
• Ensure simulated signals are restored to normal service and test records are properly completed. Technical Troubleshooting & Reliability Support
• Diagnose analyzer, sample system, communication, and integration issues during commissioning and startup.
• Provide daily technical support to Startup, Operations, Maintenance, Construction, and Engineering teams.
• Lead root cause investigations for persistent analyzer reliability or performance issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement of analyzer quality systems and online analyzer certification readiness. System Integration & Interfaces
• Verify analyzer integration with ICSS, PCS, ESD, analyzer management systems, historians, and reporting platforms.
• Coordinate interface reviews with control systems engineers, process engineers, operations, vendors, and client analyzer personnel.
• Validate analyzer alarms, diagnostic signals, trends, calculated values, communications, and handover status.
• Support AMADAS or equivalent analyzer data management system commissioning. Documentation, Turnover & Vendor Coordination
• Review vendor documentation, drawings, datasheets, analyzer package information, and commissioning requirements.
• Prepare commissioning procedures, test reports, punch-list inputs, as-built markups, and analyzer turnover packages.
• Coordinate vendor representatives and subcontractors to support construction, commissioning, and startup schedules.
• Support operations training, maintenance readiness, and final handover of analyzer systems.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Extensive experience in process analyzer installation, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, or maintenance. Experience in LNG, petrochemical, refinery, gas processing, or chemical plant environments. Demonstrated knowledge of analyzer technologies, gas measurement, natural gas chemistry, process sampling systems, and analyzer package integration. Ability to interpret vendor manuals, process and instrumentation diagrams, loop drawings, wiring diagrams, network drawings, and project specifications. Ability to work safely in field conditions and support multiple priorities under potentially hazardous or schedule-driven startup conditions. Preferred Qualifications Previous LNG commissioning and startup experience on a large greenfield project. Experience with analyzer data management systems such as AMADAS or equivalent platforms. Experience coordinating analyzer vendors, specialty service providers, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary project teams. Familiarity with Bechtel CSU, system turnover, work packaging, and project completion processes. Strong working knowledge of control system integration, analyzer communication interfaces, and field troubleshooting practices.

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 toacesstmt@bechtel.com