LDAR Technician - Carlsbad/Hobbs NM

Encino Environmental Services, LLC; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Encino Environmental Services, LLC seeks a LDAR Technician to support Method 21, OGI, and Q-OGI surveys at oil and gas facilities. The role includes field calibrations, LDAR tagging, and daily reporting of survey results and leaking components.

The position requires traveling to remote sites, coordinating with client personnel, and using field tablets/databases for data management. OSHA/HAZWOPER or PEC Safety training is preferred, with Encino subsidizing training gaps.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; military or technical degrees preferred.
• 2–4 years of field experience in technical/industrial oil & gas services preferred.
• 2–4 years of Method 21 and/or Optical Gas Imaging experience preferred.
• Proficient in reading P&ID drawings and schematics.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Willingness to travel to remote oil and gas locations.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work in adverse weather.
• OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER or PEC Safety training (or equivalent) required or training subsidized by Encino.

Responsibilities

• Conduct LDAR inspections and field tagging on regulated components per facility P&ID’s.
• Record date/time, inspector identity, and relevant environmental data for each inspection.
• Compile daily leak-inspection and observation logs.
• Coordinate with field maintenance and environmental teams for scheduling and logistics.
• Create daily field journals detailing observations for process improvement.
• Report findings to Field Supervisors and Database Administrator on a daily basis.
• Travel to remote oil and gas sites/facilities to perform LDAR tasks.
• Use tablets and database/management software for data collection and reporting.
• Assist other Encino departments such as Emissions Testing, Monitoring Technologies, and PRV as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Database systems

Tablets/field software

Job description

In the role of Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) Technician , the candidate will primarily be responsible for office and field support of Method 21 projects while supporting Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) and Quantitative – Optical Gas Imaging (Q-OGI) surveys when necessary. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to conducting daily field calibrations, inspections, LDAR leak tag creation, and field tag installation on regulated components per facility P&ID’s. Daily reporting of survey details and leaking component data is a requirement.

Activities required to support LDAR projects include traveling to and performing LDAR responsibilities at oil and gas production facilities which may be remote or in difficult-to-access areas and coordinating with client personnel regarding site access and scheduling. This role will require self-motivation, frequent travel, and independent thinking to troubleshoot logistic.

Responsibilities

• Conduct equipment inspections on upstream (exploration & production) oil and gas components in accordance with EPA methodologies (40 CFR Subpart 60 OOOOa/b/c); OGMP 2.0, Voluntary Surveys including but not limited to abandoned Well Sites, Well Sites, Tank Batteries, Compressor Stations, Gas Processing plants.
• Record date/time, Inspector/Technician identification, and pertinent environmental data relevant to each inspection project.
• Compile daily leak-inspection and observation log.
• Liaison with field-level maintenance and environmental representatives to coordinate inspection project schedules and logistical planning.
• Compile a daily field journal detailing general observations (for process improvement).
• Report findings (daily) to the Field Supervisors and Database Administrator.
• Travel to remote oil and gas production sites/facilities.
• Leverage technologies for leak inspections and data management (smart tablets, database/management systems, business optimization systems/software, etc.).
• Assist other Encino Departments as needed including Emissions Testing, Monitoring Technologies, and Pressure Relief Valve (PRV).

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma, general education development (GED), or equivalent (military service and/or technical degrees preferred).
• 2-4 years’ field experience regarding technical, industrial, and/or oil and gas services (preferred).
• 2-4 years of Method 21 and/or Optical Gas Imaging (highly preferred).
• Proficiencies in reading and understanding Piping and Instrument Diagram’s (P&ID’s).
• Proficient with Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.).
• Willing to travel to remote oil and gas locations throughout the geographic project area.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and clean driving record.
• Must be able to work alone and in teams, lift up to 40 lbs. and work in adverse weather both hot and cold.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Must be task-oriented with the ability to maintain tight schedules.
• Must pass drug and alcohol screening; and
• Must have Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) 40-hr Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Training, PEC Safety (Safeland USA) training, or equivalent (Encino will subsidize training gaps).

Candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate to