LDAR Inventory Projects Technician

Alliance Technical Group•Baytown, TX

About The Position

The LDAR Inventory Projects Technician performs work for Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) component inventory projects. Projects may involve initiating, modifying, or validating a facility’s existing LDAR component inventory and provide clients with regulatory compliance services related to environmental programs. The position requires 80–100% travel to petroleum refineries, chemical facilities, and gas processing facilities. The starting pay rate is $20 per hour. There are no supervisory responsibilities, though the technician may provide guidance to other employees or individuals. The role involves field inspections and inventory documentation, use of project-specific instruments and software, quality assurance, and compliance with site and company safety requirements. Work takes place at industrial sites, sometimes in hazardous or extreme conditions, at heights that may exceed 300 feet. The position may involve intense emotional stress and weekend travel depending on the assignment and site location.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screening.
Ability to pass all applicable safety training.
Completion of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program and verification with a TWIC card.
Safety-first attitude and awareness of personal and industrial safety requirements, including signs of heat stress, exhaustion, and emergency first aid.
Mechanical and hand-tool knowledge, with basic electrical and mechanical skills.
Ability to perform data entry using Alliance software.
Ability to work in physically demanding field conditions and demonstrate physical endurance.
Ability to work effectively at heights and operate lifts, sky jacks, and other large equipment.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the company’s Motor Vehicle Review requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively with associates and customers.
Ability to read, count, and write clearly to complete documentation accurately.

Responsibilities

Perform activities related to LDAR component inventory projects, including initiating, modifying, or validating facility component inventories.
Understand and apply EPA Method 21 inspection techniques and instrument calibration.
Identify process equipment such as valves, pumps, compressors, flanges, and piping connections.
Complete administrative duties, including recordkeeping, documentation and forms, receipt submission, and daily timesheets.
Review Pipe and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), flag process lines and equipment, affix physical component inventory tags, and document required component information.
Perform quality assurance and quality control of work and uphold company standards.
Apply regulatory requirements relevant to the project facility.
Use, maintain, and troubleshoot project-specific equipment, including Toxic Vapor Analyzers (TVAs), electronic data logging devices, and computers.
Report Open Ended Lines (OEL), Audible Visual and Olfactory (AVO) emissions, damage, and hazards to appropriate site personnel.
Complete and maintain required safety and site-specific training and accreditations.
Incorporate safety into daily work, use required personal protective equipment, and perform safety inspections or audits as required.
Maintain the cleanliness of company property, including offices, vehicles, and other work areas.
Travel extensively to industrial work sites; weekend travel may be required depending on the assignment and site remoteness.
Assist with other company projects and perform other job-related duties as assigned.