Environmental Field Technician

Onterris • Lusby, MD

7d • $50,000 - $60,000

About The Position

The Environmental Field Technician (described in the posting as an OGI Field Technician) performs hydrocarbon fugitive-emission and/or leak-detection work at facilities in the oil and gas industry. The role uses industry-leading technologies to detect and measure methane gas emissions. Compensation is $50,000–$60,000 per year, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

The position involves fieldwork at facilities, including navigating to sites, calibrating and maintaining equipment, collecting and recording emissions data, and preparing field reports. The technician must be able to work 12-hour day shifts, work overtime as needed, and travel. The work may involve outdoor conditions, heights, ladders and stairs, and carrying technical equipment.

Requirements

• Experience in the oil and gas industry; preference is given to candidates with natural gas processing or transmission facility experience.
• Effective computer skills, including Excel and Microsoft Office, and proficiency with Android OS.
• Ability to work 12-hour day shifts.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to walk and/or stand while handling or carrying technical equipment for extended periods.
• Comfort working safely at heights occasionally.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
• Comfort working outdoors in all-weather elements.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Willingness to travel.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering technology or an applicable technical degree or diploma.
• Related work experience in hydrocarbon detection and measurement, LDAR, instrumentation, or stack emission testing.
• Mechanical background.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating and navigating to various facilities using maps and GPS.
• Help calibrate and maintain equipment.
• Use detection and measurement technologies, including an OGI camera and Method 21.
• Collect and record emissions data.
• Prepare field reports as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed