LDAR & BWON Central - OGI Technician

About This Role

This role is for a highly experienced OGI operator. You'll lead leak detection efforts, troubleshoot emissions, and ensure regulatory compliance in oil & gas facilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct OGI surveys at oil & gas sites, pipelines, facilities, and storage tanks
• Use infrared/thermal imaging cameras to detect, locate, and assess hydrocarbon/VOC leaks
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (e.g., EPA LDAR / subparts like VV, VVa, KKK, OOOO, OOOOa, OOOOb, W)
• Perform equipment checks, maintenance, and OGI cameras verification in alignment with Appendix K
• Maintain and manage field equipment inventory, ensuring readiness, safety, and transport/shipping logistics
• Document results, prepare written and verbal reports, and deliver findings to internal teams, clients, and regulatory bodies
• Maintain accuracy of data collection and manage data input into software systems
• Evaluate and troubleshoot equipment issues and environmental challenges affecting detection accuracy
• Manage inspection pathway documentation and update/revise when needed
• Serve as a technical mentor/trainer to junior/field technicians on best practices, safety, and OGI methodologies
• Support development or refinement of protocols, methods, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for OGI work
• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies, and participate in/lead safety training
• Suggest, lead, or implement improvements in equipment usage, workflow, and field practices

Requirements

• 5+ years of OGI experience and knowledge
• Experience with FLIR GF320 or similar OGI camera models
• Proven knowledge of environmental regulations pertaining to leak detections and repair practice
• Appendix K program management or experience
• Accrued at least 1,400 lifetime OGI survey hours
• Conducted 40 OGI survey hours in the past 12 months
• Completed or developed classroom training required for OGI qualification
• US Citizenship
• Ability to don respiratory protection

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science a plus
• 5+ years of OGI experience and knowledge is required

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits