LDAR Field Technician — Emissions Detection & Field Ops

LE002 Onterris Payroll, LLC; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris is seeking an LDAR Field Technician in California to perform inspections at oil and gas facilities, identify hydrocarbon leaks, and document findings. The role emphasizes safe operations, precise data collection, and teamwork with field personnel.

You’ll work 12-hour day shifts, use detection technologies, maintain equipment, and prepare field reports. A valid driver's license and familiarity with Excel/Microsoft Office are required; an engineering technology degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Skills

Oil & Gas experience

Computer skills

12-hour shifts

Driver's license

Engineering tech degree preferred

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in engineering technology

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Android OS

Job description

Onterris is seeking an LDAR Field Technician in California to perform inspections at oil and gas facilities, identify hydrocarbon leaks, and document findings. The role emphasizes safe operations, precise data collection, and teamwork with field personnel.

You’ll work 12-hour day shifts, use detection technologies, maintain equipment, and prepare field reports. A valid driver's license and familiarity with Excel/Microsoft Office are required; an engineering technology degree is a plus.