LDAR Senior Field Technician

Onterris • Lompoc, CA

23h

About The Position

The Senior LDAR Field Technician performs inspections at facilities in the Oil and Gas Industry to identify and quantify hydrocarbon gas leaks and vents. The role involves leading a team and/or working independently to conduct and document inspections safely, accurately, and efficiently; using detection and measurement technologies; collecting and recording emissions data; and preparing field reports. The technician also helps coordinate travel to facilities, maintain equipment, and support the safety culture.

The position may require work at onshore and offshore sites, including ocean/offshore assignments lasting up to two to three weeks at a time. Work may involve transportation by company vehicle, helicopter, and/or boat, and fieldwork in extreme weather and open-ocean conditions. The role involves substantial physical exertion, including climbing structures, carrying equipment, working at heights, and potentially working in confined spaces. Compensation is $23–$26 per hour, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

Requirements

• Experience in the Oil and Gas industry; experience with natural gas processing or transmission facilities is preferred.
• Effective computer skills, including Excel and Microsoft Office, and proficiency with Android OS.
• Experience leading a team is preferred or required, depending on the position.
• Ability to communicate clearly and precisely.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willingness and ability to work at ocean/offshore sites for periods of up to two to three weeks at a time.
• Ability to be clean-shaven where required for safety or PPE purposes.
• Ability to successfully complete swing-rope certification, including safely supporting and controlling loads equivalent to approximately two to three times the individual's body weight.
• Ability to perform duties onshore and/or offshore, including transportation by company vehicle, helicopter, and/or boat.
• Ability to work safely in extreme environments, including cold, heat, wind, rain, and open-ocean conditions.
• Ability to safely ascend and descend structures up to approximately 200 feet and remain physically capable of performing required duties after climbing.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including climbing stairs and ladders, carrying heavy equipment, working at heights, and potentially working in confined spaces.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience at natural gas processing or transmission facilities.
• Offshore and/or military experience.
• An associate or bachelor's degree in engineering technology or an applicable technical degree or diploma.
• Related work experience in hydrocarbon detection and measurement, LDAR, offshore work, instrumentation, stack emission testing, or a mechanical background.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating and navigating to facilities using maps and GPS.
• Perform and document field inspections accurately, safely, and efficiently, as a team leader and/or independently.
• Assist with safety meetings and help lead the safety culture.
• Help calibrate and maintain equipment.
• Use detection and measurement technologies under the supervision of the Team Lead.
• Collect and record emissions data.
• Prepare field reports as required.
• Participate in required safety training and assist with safety procedures, including first aid, CPR, fire drills, and emergency evacuations.

What This Job Offers

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