Senior LDAR Environmental Technician

Onterris; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris in New Orleans seeks a Senior LDAR Field Technician to inspect oil and gas facilities, identify hydrocarbon leaks, and document data in field reports.

You will lead inspections when needed, support safety meetings, calibrate equipment, and use detectors under supervision while coordinating GPS-guided visits. The role requires 12-hour day shifts, a valid driver’s license, and outdoor work in all weather.

Qualifications

• Intermediate Oil & Gas industry experience required.
• Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office; Android OS experience.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to work 12-hour day shifts.
• Bachelor’s or associate degree in engineering tech or related field preferred; related LDAR experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating and navigating to facilities with maps and GPS.
• Perform and document field inspections as team lead or solo, safely and efficiently.
• Assist in safety meetings and promote safety culture.
• Calibrate and maintain equipment.
• Use detection/measurement technologies under supervision.
• Collect and record emission data.
• Prepare field reports.

Skills

Oil and Gas industry experience

Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency

Android OS experience

Ability to work 12-hour shifts

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in engineering technology or related technical field

Tools

GPS navigation devices

Job description

About Us

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose,responsibilityand 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,interwovenand international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams,consultantsand professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.

When you join us,you'renot just forging acareer,you'rejoining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smartersolutionsand 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 $25-28/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 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

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.