LDAR Technician: Field OGI & Emission-Reduction Expert

Crescent Energy Management LLC; Altamont (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Energy is hiring an LDAR Technician to conduct OGI surveys at oil and gas production facilities in the Uinta basin, supporting EPA and state compliance. The role requires hands-on fieldwork, data entry, and collaboration with Operations and Production teams.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of LDAR or upstream production experience, knowledge of OGI methods, and the ability to work weekends, be on call, and travel to assets as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of LDAR or oil and gas upstream production experience.
• OGI Thermographers Certification preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree in instrumentation, environmental science, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• OGI and AVO surveys at oil and gas production facilities in Uinta basin focusing on OOOOa/b and consent decree compliance.
• Ability to conduct first-attempt repairs on leaking components and coordinate with maintenance for complex repairs.
• Quantification of leaks using multiple measurement technologies.
• Conduct and update equipment/component inventories.
• Analyze survey data to prioritize repairs, identify trends, and focus on emission reduction projects.
• Prepare detailed reports for regulatory audits, ensuring compliance with EPA and state regulations.
• Utilize mobile apps and online dashboards to enter data and track workflows and repairs.

Skills

LDAR experience

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred

Tools

OGI Thermographers Certification

Job description

Crescent Energy is hiring an LDAR Technician to conduct OGI surveys at oil and gas production facilities in the Uinta basin, supporting EPA and state compliance. The role requires hands-on fieldwork, data entry, and collaboration with Operations and Production teams.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of LDAR or upstream production experience, knowledge of OGI methods, and the ability to work weekends, be on call, and travel to assets as needed.