LDAR Technician - Fieldwork at Remote Oil & Gas Sites

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

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.