OGI Technician - Certified Drone Operator - Prudhoe Bay, AK

Worley; Prudhoe Bay (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Paid sick leave

401(k) match

Meals and lodging provided

Transportation between Anchorage andPr

Transportation between Anchorage andPr

Job summary

Worley is seeking an Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) Infrared gas leak technician for a remote Arctic site in Prudhoe Bay, AK. The role focuses on minimizing methane and light hydrocarbon emissions from processing facilities and wells through surveys and monitoring.

Responsibilities include scanning equipment, ensuring safety and compliance, calibrating instruments, and supporting environmental management systems.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
• Ability to work as part of a team with colleagues and supervisors.
• Advanced knowledge and ability to troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Adherence to established safety policies and procedures.
• Support for the company's environmental management system.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys to locate and assess light hydrocarbon gas leaks to improve safety and reliability.
• Scan valves, compressors or piping under static loads or during startup operations.
• Verify effectiveness of corrective actions (e.g., leak checks after maintenance).
• Calibrate and maintain monitoring equipment.
• Perform daily checks of survey equipment and close completed surveys.
• Inspect equipment for compliance with job and safety specs.
• Attend technical, developmental and safety training sessions.
• Promote safe work practices and safety policies on site.
• Support Worley environmental management systems.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Teamwork

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety compliance

EMS

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NSTC certification training

Job description

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

This is a remote/ rotational position, working two weeks on and two weeks off or three weeks on and three weeks off, in Prudhoe Bay, AK. The typical schedule is 84 hours per week (40 hours straight time and a minimum of 44 hours at time and a half). All meals and lodging are provided by Worley while the employee is on location. Transportation between Anchorage and Prudhoe Bay is provided.

• company paid short-term disability
• life insurance
• paid sick leave
• 4.5% employer match on 401k
• All meals and lodging are provided by Worley while the employee is on location
• Transportation between Anchorage and Prudhoe Bay is provided

Job Purpose

The purpose of the Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) Infrared gas leak technician is to minimize the gaseous emissions of methane and other light hydrocarbons from processing facilities, piping and gas wells.

Essential Job Functions

• Conduct Surveys to locate & determine relative severity of light hydrocarbon gas leaks for the purpose of improving facility safety and equipment reliability.
• Scanning valves, compressors or piping under static full load conditions or they may consist of more complex dynamic evolutions i.e. module scanning during system start up following overhaul.
• Determine the adequacy or effectiveness of corrective actions. (e.g., leak check after maintenance and repairs).
• Properly calibrate and maintain all monitoring equipment.
• Perform daily operational checks of survey equipment.
• Closure of completed surveys.
• Examine equipment and materials for compliance with job and safety specifications.
• Attend various components of technical, developmental and safety training.
• Promote safe work practices and implement company and client safety policies for work crew, including. proper hazard recognition and mitigation.
• Demonstrate support for the company's environmental management systems.

Knowledge, Skills, Ability

• Proficient in computer software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
• Ability to work as part of a team with fellow workers, supervisors, and your alternate.
• Advanced knowledge and ability to troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Ability to demonstrate adherence to established safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to demonstrate support for the company's environmental management system.

Physical Demand/Work Environment

Work is performed in a remote Arctic environment with limited medical resources. Candidate understands the site is approximately 840 miles (at least 4 hours by air ambulance) from surgical, specialist, and tertiary medical care, and where medical evacuation from this location may be significantly delayed due to weather conditions. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is required to:

• Must have ability to stand, walk on level, uneven and slippery surfaces, sit, squat, kneel, crawl, reach through low and high ranges, work overhead, and exhibit normal balance and coordination. These basic physical requirements are essential for safe performance of the job in harsh environments with exposure to very cold temperatures and while wearing arctic gear.
• Standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Driving for prolonged periods of time in the dark and inclement weather
• Ability to climb scaffold, ramps, stairs, equipment, portable ladders, and/or wellhouse/tank/facility fixed ladders of 20 feet or greater.
• Ability to wear and utilize fall protection within manufacturer specifications.
• Lift 50 lbs. from floor to waist with two hands.
• Lift 50 lbs. from floor to shoulder with two hands.
• Carry 50 lbs. for 15 feet with two hands.
• Push/pull 60 lbs. sled for 20 feet.
• Push/pull 90 lbs. cart for 20 feet.

This job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of the job incumbents.Worley provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, including both applicants and employees, to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.

In-Vehicle Monitoring System

As part of our commitment to safety and accountability, company vehicles are equipped with in-cab cameras and vehicle monitoring systems. These systems may record video and audio, as well as collect GPS location, vehicle speed, harsh braking, rapid acceleration and other driving behaviors. All data is subject to review by management to ensure compliance with company policies and safe driving.

Required Qualifications

• FAA Drone Remote Pilot Certificate holder, or able to obtain that license upon hire.
• Valid driver's license required and ability to be insured by Worley auto insurer.
• High School Diploma or equivalent GED.
• North Slope Training Cooperative (NSTC). Worley can provide NSTC certification training if needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of North Slope arctic work experience.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.