Environmental Field Technician

ABOUT YOU

Are you passionate about air quality and ready to join an inclusive work environment, committed to leading new ideas and pathways, and to delivering value? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an exciting Full-time career opportunity for you in New Orleans (Norco), LA.

Who are we? We are Montrose, a leading environmental services company with 2,000 employees across 70 locations worldwide, focused on supporting clients as they deal with the environmental challenges of today, and prepare for what’s coming tomorrow.

The Fugitive Emission (FE) team is responsible for performing inspections on various types of facilities in the Oil and Gas Industry to identify and quantify hydrocarbon gas leaks and vents. A normal technician schedule averages 180 total days of work per year (including travel).

Job Type: Full-time

Compensation: $24 - $26 per hour

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Our Mission is: To help protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that feeds us, and is supported by our Principles: We Value Our People, We Value Our Community, We Value Our Clients, We Value Our Shareholders. We care for the well-being of our people and offer:

• Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from $24 to $26 per hour, commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography

• Industry leading benefits packages including company paid life and disability insurance

• Paid parental leave benefits

• Progressive vacation policies and company holidays including floating holidays to meet the diverse needs of our people.

• 401(k) plan and competitive match offered 

• A financial assistance program to help support peers in need

• An educational reimbursement program

• Access to best rates in the industry to bring your student loan debt down to size

A DAY IN THE LIFE

IDEAL CANDIDATES will have an intimate understanding of oil and gas field operations (experience working in an O&G facility would be a definite asset) and have experience in performing hydrocarbon fugitive emission and /or leak detection projects. Our US offices are located in Denver, CO, Houston, TX and Pittsburgh, PA; however, this opportunity is a 100% field position and will require extensive travel throughout the USA. This position will focus on our clients in the USA (EPA Subpart VV, VVa, KKK, OOOO, OOOOa, and W compliance) but may also require occasional travel to work on projects in Canada or other international locations. The FE Technician will report to the FE Team Lead. The successful candidate will be required to take a number of safety training courses prior to initiating any field activities (CPR/1St Aid, H2S Alive, WHIMIS/TDG, Fall Protection etc.). Any candidates that already have valid training tickets will be given preference. This position includes a comprehensive safety and technical training program (both field and office based). This position offers a unique opportunity to join a successful Environmental Engineering firm and work with a industry leading technologies used to detect and measure methane gas emissions.

As a key member of the Fugitive Emission (FE) team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities including:

• Assisting in coordinating and navigating to various facilities with maps and GPS

• 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

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

• Understanding of EPA Subpart VV, VVa, KKK, OOOO, OOOOa, and W Fugitive Emission Monitoring requirements

• Knowledge/Experience on US EPA and ASTM stack testing methodologies is an asset

• 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

• Abil