LDAR Technician - Carlsbad​/Hobbs NM

In the role of Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) Technician , the candidate will primarily be responsible for office and field support of Method 21 projects while supporting Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) and Quantitative – Optical Gas Imaging (Q-OGI) surveys when necessary. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to conducting daily field calibrations, inspections, LDAR leak tag creation, and field tag installation on regulated components per facility P&’s.

Daily reporting of survey details and leaking component data is a requirement.

Activities required to support LDAR projects include traveling to and performing LDAR responsibilities at oil and gas production facilities which may be remote or in difficult-to-access areas and coordinating with client personnel regarding site access and scheduling. This role will require self-motivation, frequent travel, and independent thinking to troubleshoot logistic.

• Conduct equipment inspections on upstream (exploration & production) oil and gas components in accordance with EPA methodologies (40 CFR Subpart 60 OOOOa/b/c); OGMP 2.0, Voluntary Surveys including but not limited to abandoned Well Sites, Well Sites, Tank Batteries, Compressor Stations, Gas Processing plants.
• Record date/time, Inspector/Technician identification, and pertinent environmental data relevant to each inspection project.
• Compile daily leak-inspection and observation log.
• Liaison with field-level maintenance and environmental representatives to coordinate inspection project schedules and logistical planning.
• Compile a daily field journal detailing general observations (for process improvement).
• Report findings (daily) to the Field Supervisors and Database Administrator.
• Travel to remote oil and gas production sites/facilities.
• Leverage technologies for leak inspections and data management (smart tablets, database/management systems, business optimization systems/software, etc.).
• Assist other Encino Departments as needed including Emissions Testing, Monitoring Technologies, and Pressure Relief Valve (PRV).

• Must have a high school diploma, general education development (GED), or equivalent (military service and/or technical degrees preferred).
• 2-4 years’ field experience regarding technical, industrial, and/or oil and gas services (preferred).
• 2-4 years of Method 21 and/or Optical Gas Imaging (highly preferred).
• Proficiencies in reading and understanding Piping and Instrument Diagram’s (P&’s).
• Proficient with Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.).
• Willing to travel to remote oil and gas locations throughout the geographic project area.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and clean driving record.
• Must be able to work alone and in teams, lift up to 40 lbs. and work in adverse weather both hot and cold.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Must be task-oriented with the ability to maintain tight schedules.
• Must pass drug and alcohol screening; and
• Must have Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) 40-hr Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Training, PEC Safety (Safeland USA) training, or equivalent (Encino will subsidize training gaps).