LDAR Field Technician

Onterris Payroll, LLC; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Onterris Payroll, LLC is seeking an LDAR Field Technician for a part-time role in the Oil and Gas sector. You will perform inspections at offshore facilities to identify hydrocarbon leaks and vents, coordinate access to sites using maps and GPS, and collect emission data.

The job emphasizes safety and accuracy, requires the ability to work offshore for 2–3 weeks at a time, and offers a hands-on role where you calibrate equipment and report findings.

Qualifications

• Experience in Oil and Gas industry; offshore/LDAR exposure preferred.
• Proficient with Excel and Microsoft Office; strong data recording skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work in challenging environments.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Leadership experience may be required depending on position.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering tech or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate access to facilities using maps and GPS.
• Calibrate and maintain LDAR detection equipment.
• Operate detection tools to identify hydrocarbon leaks and vents.
• Collect and record emission data in field reports.
• Prepare field reports as required.

Skills

Oil and gas industry experience

Excel / Microsoft Office

Android OS proficiency

Clear communication

Team leadership (preferred)

Valid driver's license

Education

Engineering technology or related technical degree

Tools

Maps & GPS

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 at offshore facilities. This is a part-time position.The compensation range for this role is $21 - $26/hr. commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

• 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
• Experience leading a team preferred/required, depending on the position
• Must be able to communicate clearly and precisely
• Offshore and/or military experience is a plus.
• 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, Offshore, instrumentation or stack emission testing or a mechanical background are also preferred, but not required

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Must be willing and able to work on ocean/offshore sites for periods of up to 2-3 weeks at a time.

• Must be clean-shaven where required for safety/PPE purposes
• Must be able to successfully complete swing-rope certification, including demonstrating the ability to safely support and control loads equivalent to approximately 2-3 times the individual's body weight due to the forces generated during the swing
• Responsible for participating in all required safety training and assisting with safety procedures, including first aid, CPR, fire drills, and emergency evacuations
• Must be able to perform job duties onshore and/or offshore, including transportation by company vehicle, helicopter, and/or boat
• Must be able to communicate clearly and precisely
• Must be able to work safely in extreme environments, including cold, heat, wind, rain, and open-ocean conditions
• Must be able to safely ascend and descend structures up to approximately 200 feet in height and remain physically capable of performing required job duties after climbing
• Position requires significant physical exertion, including climbing stairs and ladders, carrying heavy equipment, working at heights, and potentially working in confined spaces
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check

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.