Senior LDAR Environmental Technician

Onterris; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris is seeking a Senior LDAR Field Technician in Texas to perform inspections at oil and gas facilities, identify hydrocarbon leaks, and document emissions data. The role requires leading field inspections, coordinating with teams, and maintaining safety standards in outdoor environments.

Ideal candidates bring 12-hour shift availability, a valid driver’s license, and experience in hydrocarbon detection.

Qualifications

• Intermediate experience in Oil and Gas industry (preference for natural gas processing/transmission facility experience).
• Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency; Android OS experience.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts (days).
• Valid driver's license required.
• Engineering technology degree or technical diploma preferred, related hydrocarbon detection/measurement experience optional.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and navigate to facilities using maps and GPS.
• Perform and document field inspections accurately, safely, and efficiently.
• Assist in safety meetings and promote a strong safety culture.
• Calibrate and maintain equipment.
• Use detection and measurement technologies under supervision.
• Collect and record emission data.
• Prepare field reports as required.

Skills

Oil & Gas experience

Excel

Android OS

Driver's license

Engineering degree preferred

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology

Job description

About Us

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact.

About Us

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact.

“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.

When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.

Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life

As a Senior LDAR Field Technician, you’ll be responsible for performing inspections on various types of facilities in the Oil and Gas Industry to identify and quantify hydrocarbon gas leaks and vents.

The compensation range for this role is $28 - $30/hr. commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:

• Assisting in coordinating and navigating to various facilities with maps and GPS
• Perform and document field inspections as a leader of a team and/or independently accurately, safely and efficiently
• Assist in safety meetings and be a leader in the safety culture
• Helping to calibrate and maintain equipment
• Using various detection and measurement technologies under the supervision of the Team Lead
• Collecting and recording emission data
• Preparing field reports as required

Your Expertise And Skills

These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.

• Intermediate experience in Oil and Gas industry (preference given to candidates with natural gas processing/transmission facility experience)
• Effective computer skills (Excel and Microsoft Office are essential) and proficiency with Android OS
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts (days only)
• Valid driver's license
• Preference will be given to candidates with an associate or bachelor's degree in engineering technology or applicable technical degree/diploma; related work experience in hydrocarbon detection and measurement, LDAR, instrumentation or stack emission testing or a mechanical background are also preferred, but not required

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk and/or stand while handling/carrying various technical equipment for extended periods of time
• Comfortable occasionally working at heights in a safe manner
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs unassisted
• Comfortable working outside in all-weather elements
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check

#INDONT

Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more.