LDAR/BWON Technician — Elevate Your EHS Career (Relocation)

PROtect, LLC; Artesia, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401K with up to 4% Match, 100% Vested

PTO

Relocation/Travel Opportunities

Annual safety competitions

Job summary

PROtect, LLC seeks an LDAR/BWON Technician to work on-site at a refinery in Artesia, NM, supporting regulatory compliance for major oil and gas operators. The role emphasizes LDAR and BWON programs in accordance with EPA and state regulations.

Ideal candidates have LDAR, BWON, OGI/IR inspections experience or are eager to build a long-term career in EHS. Training, a defined career path, annual raises, and competitive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• LDAR, BWON, refinery, or chemical plant experience preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with EPA environmental regulations and refinery operations is a plus.
• Experience using portable gas analyzers, tablets, and electronic data systems preferred.
• Basic computer skills required (MS Word, Excel, data entry systems).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify leak causes and equipment issues.
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with site personnel.

Responsibilities

• Perform LDAR and BWON monitoring at a refinery following predetermined routes.
• Identify and inspect LDAR-applicable equipment, components, and flagged lines.
• Ensure compliance with EPA regulations (40 CFR) and site-specific requirements.
• Conduct Method 21, AVO, BWON, OGI/IR, and visual inspections.
• Use portable analyzers, electronic data collectors, and tablets to monitor components.
• Generate and distribute Leak Reports, Notifications, and Emissions Reports per site requirements.
• Upload daily monitoring data to customer databases and complete required documentation.
• Re-monitor repaired leaks and support calibration drift checks when instruments fail.
• Manage MOC updates to ensure equipment databases remain accurate.
• Communicate daily leaks, findings, and concerns with operations and maintenance teams.
• Escort regulatory auditors during inspections and assist with corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities to improve LDAR program efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop skills to lead LDAR projects and perform LDAR audits.
• Progressively learn to read and interpret P&IDs

Skills

LDAR experience

BWON experience

P&IDs reading

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Safety mindset

Tools

Gas analyzers

Electronic data systems

Tablets

MS Word/Excel

Job description

PROtect, LLC seeks an LDAR/BWON Technician to work on-site at a refinery in Artesia, NM, supporting regulatory compliance for major oil and gas operators. The role emphasizes LDAR and BWON programs in accordance with EPA and state regulations.

Ideal candidates have LDAR, BWON, OGI/IR inspections experience or are eager to build a long-term career in EHS. Training, a defined career path, annual raises, and competitive benefits are provided.