Lead LDAR Technician — Emissions Monitoring Leader

PROtect LLC; Pecos (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

HSA/FSA with company match

401(k) with up to 4% match, 100% vest

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Relocation and travel opportunities

Referral and business developmentBonu

Monthly safety competitions withPrizes

Annual company competitions

Job summary

PROtect, LLC is seeking an experienced Lead LDAR Technician to oversee fugitive emissions monitoring programs in chemical plants, refineries, and industrial facilities. This hands-on leadership role includes training field teams, ensuring EPA compliance, and reducing VOC/HAP emissions.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of environmental monitoring experience, strong leadership skills, and a safety-focused mindset to guide teams through audits and client projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in environmental monitoring or industrial compliance.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience with OGI cameras, FID/PID analyzers, and emissions monitoring equipment.
• Familiarity with LDAR programs, P&IDs, and compliance documentation.
• Basic PC skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and mentor EMM Apprentices (LDAR) and Level II Technicians in the field.
• Oversee and execute LDAR and other emissions monitoring activities.
• Calibrate and maintain monitoring equipment to ensure accuracy.
• Monitor components in industrial environments to detect emissions.
• Communicate findings and potential issues to site operations and maintenance personnel.
• Conduct LDAR audits and review team work for accuracy and completeness.
• Participate in large client projects, audits, and launch initiatives.
• Ensure daily upload of monitoring data and reporting into customer databases.
• Maintain team competency on P&ID interpretation, tablet usage, and safety protocols.
• Uphold and enforce all safety standards; report incidents, near misses, or unsafe conditions.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

OGI cameras

FID/PID analyzers

Emissions monitoring equipment

P&IDs

MS Office

Job description

PROtect, LLC is seeking an experienced Lead LDAR Technician to oversee fugitive emissions monitoring programs in chemical plants, refineries, and industrial facilities. This hands-on leadership role includes training field teams, ensuring EPA compliance, and reducing VOC/HAP emissions.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of environmental monitoring experience, strong leadership skills, and a safety-focused mindset to guide teams through audits and client projects.