Experienced Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) Technician - #249960

Description

POSITION PURPOSE

• The Monitoring Field Technician will report directly to a LDAR Manager, however, the Technician will also work closely with management to maintain customer requirements and satisfaction while verifying that the company’s goals and standards are met.
• The Monitoring Field Technician will be responsible for accurately monitoring components on an assigned route within an industrial facility. The Technician will also be responsible for calibrating equipment to ensure optimum performance of the analyzer, as well as identify leaks and process leak tags.
• The Monitoring Field Technician must use appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to develop effective partnerships to meet mutual goals and objectives, demonstrating a strong ability to analyze data, evaluate situations and identify problems or opportunities, including likely causes.
  
  

Essential Functions And Basic Duties

• Reporting any and all incidents, injuries, near misses, motor vehicle or any other unsafe condition or acts to supervisor and the Safety Department regardless of how minor they are.
• Responsible for monitoring components in an industrial environment to detect emissions from process equipment using a portable analyzer and electronic data collector
• Performs monitoring activities for an assigned route with an allotted amount of time, ensuring all components are accurately monitored and reported.
• Responsible for calibrating equipment to ensure optimum performance. Makes minor mechanical adjustments when situations arise.
• Identifying leaks and process leak tags.
• Completing daily upload of monitoring activity to the customer database and completes daily emissions monitoring reports- must have basic computer knowledge.
• Communicating daily leaks or potential issues with site personnel.
• Communicating/coordinating with plant personnel.
• Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Strong communication (written, verbal and listening) and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates initiative, planning work and carrying out tasks without detailed instructions; makes constructive suggestions; prepares for problems or opportunities in advance and undertakes additional responsibilities. Ability to analyze data, evaluate situations and identify problems or opportunities, including likely causes. Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize work to meet assigned deadlines. Ability to adapt quickly to change and be open to considering new approaches to solving problems and work processes. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Strong commitment to continuous self-improvement. Very high moral, ethical and rule of law expectations and commitments. Must be team oriented with a commitment to working effectively with the Operations group or those outside formal lines of authority to accomplish both organizational and customer goals. Safety-oriented attitude with a true commitment to personal safety as well as the safety of other is a must. Must be willing/able to don respiratory protection equipment for extended periods of time. Must be reliable/dependable with reliable transportation. Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends when necessary. May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis.

WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the LDAR Technician could be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions, including working in inclement weather conditions (extreme heat/cold). This job may require lifting of up to 50 pounds occasionally. Ability to climb and work at heights of up to 300ft. Ability to climb scaffolding & walk up to 30 flights of stairs. Work at moderate to high levels of physical exertion for extended periods. Their work may involve risks to hazards such a working around moving mechanical parts; risk of electrical shock, explosives and vibration. The noise level in the work environment may exceed 85dB and will require the use of hearing protections.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

Must be at least 18 years old, have high school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Required Knowledge And Experience

At least 1 year of LDAR experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience; Basic PC Skills with particular emphasis on MS Office Suite (Word, Excel); Prior experience using a PDA device with the ability to download data to a database is preferred. Prior experience in chemical plants or refineries is helpful, but not necessary.