Entry Level Technician

Alliance Technical Group•El Paso, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Alliance Technical Group is hiring an entry-level technician to learn the skilled trade of environmental monitoring in the oil and gas industry. The position involves monitoring components at client sites to detect equipment leaks that may be sources of emissions and volatile hazardous air pollutants. Comprehensive training is provided, with opportunities to advance and potentially receive multiple pay increases in the first year. The posting states a starting pay rate of $24.00 and describes the industry as recession-proof.

Requirements

Pass a comprehensive background check and drug screening.
Be able to stand for 8–10 or more hours per day on uneven surfaces while wearing a monitoring backpack weighing up to 25 pounds and carrying other equipment as needed.
Be willing to work outdoors safely in all weather conditions.
Be able and willing to climb stairs and ladders to heights of up to 300 feet.
Have reliable transportation to worksites.
Have a TWIC card.

Nice To Haves

Ability to understand and use a handheld device.
Some mechanical ability.

Responsibilities

Monitor components daily to detect leaking equipment, including valves, pumps, and connectors.
Perform and record analyzer calibrations before use.
Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot analyzers.
Identify and report changes to components during monitoring.
Identify and report new or removed components during monitoring.
Identify and report Audio Visual Olfactory (AVO) leaks and Open-Ended Lines (OEL).
Identify and report components with missing identification tags.
Support leak repair activities at customer work sites as required.
Complete a daily Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
Complete equipment and vehicle inspections as required.
Complete daily paperwork, including job summaries, component change forms, and missing-tag documentation.
Attend and participate in daily toolbox meetings and scheduled safety meetings.
Complete assigned safety and knowledge training.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
401(k) plan with competitive match.
Continuing education and tuition assistance.
Employer-sponsored disability benefits.
Life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Paid time off, paid holidays, and a bonus floating holiday if hired before July 1st.
Profit sharing or individual bonus programs.
Referral program.
Per diem and paid travel.
Employee Discount Hub.