Emissions Technician

Brunel; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel is seeking an Emissions Technician to support oil and gas field operations in the Permian Basin. This field-based role involves monitoring, documenting, and reducing air emissions across production facilities while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

You will travel daily to tank batteries, compressor stations, and processing facilities in the Midland area, performing LDAR inspections, utilizing OGI cameras, and calibrating gas detectors. Valid driver's license required.

Qualifications

• Oil and gas field experience preferred.
• Familiarity with emissions monitoring, LDAR inspections and repair procedures.
• Knowledge of VRUs, flare systems, and production equipment.
• Familiarity with EPA Subpart OOOO regulations and TCEQ requirements preferred.
• Gas detection equipment calibration experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to work independently in a field environment.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather, walk uneven terrain, climb ladders, lift up to 50 lbs.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between field locations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine emissions monitoring at oil and gas production and compression facilities.
• Perform LDAR inspections and repairs using Optical Gas Imaging cameras and gas detectors.
• Inspect and monitor VRUs, flares, combustors, thief hatches, pressure relief valves, and pneumatic controllers.
• Measure and quantify emissions using portable analyzers and approved methods.
• Document inspection findings and maintain accurate environmental records.
• Initiate work orders for equipment requiring repair and verify corrective actions.
• Maintain and calibrate emissions monitoring and gas detection equipment.
• Support environmental reporting, regulatory compliance, and audits.

Skills

Oil and gas field experience

Emissions monitoring

LDAR inspections

Repair procedures

VRUs & flare systems knowledge

EPA Subpart OOOO / TCEQ familiarity

Gas detection calibration

Mechanical aptitude

Outdoor field work

Valid driver's license & travel

Job description

We are seeking an Emissions Technician to support oil and gas field operations in the Permian Basin. This role focuses on monitoring, detecting, documenting, and reducing air emissions across production facilities while ensuring compliance with applicable environmental regulations.

The position is field-based and involves daily travel to tank batteries, compressor stations, and processing facilities in the Midland area.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine emissions monitoring at oil and gas production and compression facilities.
• Perform Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) inspections and repairs using Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) cameras and gas detection instruments.
• Inspect and monitor Vapor Recovery Units (VRUs), flares, combustors, thief hatches, pressure relief valves, and pneumatic controllers.
• Measure and quantify emissions using portable analyzers and approved methods.
• Document inspection findings and maintain accurate environmental records.
• Initiate work orders for equipment requiring repair and verify corrective actions.
• Maintain and calibrate emissions monitoring and gas detection equipment.
• Support environmental reporting, regulatory compliance, and audits.

Qualifications

• Previous oil and gas field experience preferred.
• Familiarity with emissions monitoring, LDAR inspections, and repair procedures.
• Knowledge of VRUs, flare systems, and production equipment.
• Familiarity with EPA Subpart OOOO regulations and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) requirements preferred.
• Experience with gas detection equipment calibration preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to work independently in a field environment.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, walk on uneven terrain, climb ladders and tank stairs, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between field locations.

Additional Requirements

• An agency provided truck is required. Truck allowances are not available.
• Availability for extended hours and on call support during weekends and holidays, as needed.