LDAR Field Technician

LE002 Onterris Payroll, LLC; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris is seeking an LDAR Field Technician in Texas to perform inspections on oil and gas facilities, identifying hydrocarbon leaks and vents. This hands-on role involves navigating sites with maps and GPS, calibrating equipment, and recording emission data under supervision.

Experience in oil and gas and strong Excel/MS Office skills are valued, with a 12-hour shifts schedule. A valid driver’s license is required, and a technical degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Oil and Gas industry experience preferred, especially natural gas processing/transmission facilities.
• Strong computer skills including Excel and MS Office; familiarity with Android OS.
• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Engineering technology degree or related technical degree/diploma preferred; related hydrocarbon detection/LDAR background helpful.

Responsibilities

• Inspect facilities to identify hydrocarbon leaks and vents.
• Coordinate and navigate to facilities using maps and GPS.
• Calibrate and maintain LDAR equipment.
• Collect emission data and prepare field reports.
• Work under supervision of Team Lead.

Skills

Oil and Gas industry experience

Excel

MS Office

Android OS

12-hour shifts

Valid driver’s license

Education

Engineering technology degree or technical diploma

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

GPS mapping tools

Job description

About Us

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact. “For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive. When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact. Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life

As an LDAR Field Technician, you’ll be responsible for performing inspections on various types of facilities in the Oil and Gas Industry to identify and quantify hydrocarbon gas leaks and vents. The compensation range for this role is $18 - 20/hr. commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in coordinating and navigating to various facilities with maps and GPS
• Helping to calibrate and maintain equipment
• Using various detection and measurement technologies under the supervision of the Team Lead
• Collecting and recording emission data
• Preparing field reports as required

Your Expertise and Skills

These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.

• Experience in Oil and Gas industry (preference given to candidates with natural gas processing/transmission facility experience)
• Effective computer skills (Excel and Microsoft Office are essential) and proficiency with Android OS
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts (days only)
• Valid driver's license
• Preference will be given to candidates with an associate or bachelor's degree in engineering technology or applicable technical degree/diploma; related work experience in hydrocarbon detection and measurement, LDAR, instrumentation or stack emission testing or a mechanical background are also preferred, but not required

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk and/or stand while handling/carrying various technical equipment for extended periods of time
• Comfortable occasionally working at heights in a safe manner
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs unassisted
• Comfortable working outside in all-weather elements
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
• #INDONT Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more.

Company Overview

Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com.

Testimonials

Working with inspiring coworkers and clients across the globe over the past five years has been incredibly rewarding. Their passion motivates me to improve our client experience and work that I deliver. - Erin Peck, Emissions Services

There are not many places where a toxicologist can be boots-on-the-ground at an environmental emergency one day and deep in a human health risk assessment or litigation the next, but this company is one of them, and honestly, that breadth is what makes me love the work. We are a team of scientists with a broad range of talents and experiences who genuinely take the mission to heart, because protecting people and communities from chemical hazards is not abstract here; it is exactly why we show up every day. The culture reflects that shared commitment in the best way: collaborative, rigorous, and truly motivated by the impact we make together. - Andre Richardson, Consulting

I knew my position here would be more than just a job. Every day is a new, exciting challenge to solve, and I get to go home knowing that the work I am doing is having a positive impact on the world. - J Esteves, R&D