Environmental LDAR Technician

Insight Environmental, Inc.

Newport (MN)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 33,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

Insight Environmental seeks an Environmental Technician to inspect and monitor sites in St. Paul, MN, ensuring compliance with environmental standards. The role emphasizes safety, data collection, and field technicians collaborating with senior staff.

Ideal candidates bring a high school diploma and readiness to learn 40 CFR Part 60 and LDAR rules; experience with LDAR is a plus, and the job offers full benefits with a strong team culture.

Qualifications

High School Diploma; associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
Ability to quickly learn environmental compliance requirements (40 CFR Part 60 and state LDAR rules).
Experience reading P&IDs; instrumentation troubleshooting.
Strong interpersonal skills and Excel/Word proficiency.
Must be able to work at heights up to 200 ft and outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

Perform environmental compliance inspections at an oil refinery using air monitoring equipment and data collectors.
Supervise and perform environmental inspection, monitoring and testing.
LDAR inspections using a flame ionization detector (FID).
Manage environmental database (LeakDAS).
Maintain LDAR component and piping/diagram records.
Maintain monitoring records and generate maintenance work orders.
Prepare and submit periodic reports.
Perform optical gas imaging inspections.
Participate in weekly compliance and safety meetings.
Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reading P&IDs

Troubleshooting instrumentation

Learning environmental databases

Work at heights

Outdoor weather endurance

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Insight Environmental

Insight Environmental has a full-time opening for an Environmental Technician in St. Paul, MN. Ideal candidates must be within a comfortable commutable distance.

Why Work for Insight Environmental?

Insight Environmental brings competitive and dependable environmental consulting solutions to large clients across the U.S., from Alaska to the Midwest, and the Gulf Coast. We are industry experts leveraging years of experience, high-quality training, technological advancement, and innovative solutions. As the demand for strong sustainability practices grows, we grow too. Our ability to adapt and evolve with the ever-changing environmental field has allowed us to sustain a firm position in the environmental compliance world.

From our small Midwestern beginnings in 2004 to our multi-state operation in 2026, we have remained dedicated to the success of our clients and employees.

Insight's trained technicians are renowned for their abilities to provide clients with customized services and solutions. Our team brings a high level of commitment, integrity, and safety to every single job. Team members come from diverse backgrounds, they are, industry veterans, recent grads, engineers, and business leaders all committed to compliance success. Our outstanding technicians, UAV pilots, and support staff all work together to produce groundbreaking results.

As a technician, you will get the opportunity to make a difference while training under experienced team members. Insight Environmental is offering full benefits (health, life, vision, dental, 401k), and most importantly, a collaborative company culture. In the history of our company, we have not experienced layoffs and continue to provide essential services through market downturns.

If you are looking for a long-term opportunity, this is the place for you.

Role

As an Environmental Technician, you will assist clients in meeting compliance standards by inspecting and monitoring their sites while maintaining high levels of safety and integrity. Experience is not required, but related experience is a plus.

Responsibilities Include

Perform environmental compliance inspections at an oil refinery using air monitoring equipment, and data collectors.
Supervise and perform environmental inspection, monitoring and testing;
Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) inspections using a flame ionization detector (FID);
Manage environmental database (LeakDAS);
Maintain identification of LDAR components and piping and instrument diagrams;
Maintain record keeping on monitoring
Generate maintenance work orders
Prepare and submit periodic reports.
Perform optical gas imaging inspections
Participate in weekly compliance and safety meetings
Other duties as assigned

Experience And Skills

High School Diploma - Associates or Bachelors degree preferred;
Ability to acquire quickly knowledge of the environmental compliance requirements of 40 CFR Part 60 and State rules related to LDAR;
Experience reading P&IDs;
Experience troubleshooting instrumentation;
Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with peers, managers, and customers;
Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel;
Ability to learn various environmental databases;
Must be able to work at heights up to 200 ft;
Must be comfortable working outdoors during all weather conditions
Must be able to work in pipe racks and climb towers;
Must be able to carry backpack with tools and equipment (50lbs)
Basic mechanical skills; and
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to other company offices and job sites.