Environmental Field Technician

Montrose Environmental Group is seeking an Environmental Field Technician in New Orleans, LA. The role involves performing inspections in the Oil and Gas Industry to identify hydrocarbon gas leaks. Candidates should have knowledge of EPA regulations and experience in the industry. The position requires travel and includes safety training. This full-time position offers a chance to work with advanced technologies in environmental engineering.
About the position

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, Louisiana. Who are we? We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients' decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements. We have over 90 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia and approximately 3,500 employees - all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs. 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). 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.). 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 industry-leading technologies used to detect and measure methane gas emissions.

Responsibilities
• Perform inspections on various types of facilities in the Oil and Gas Industry to identify and quantify hydrocarbon gas leaks and vents.
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• Assist in coordinating and navigating to various facilities with maps and GPS.
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• Help calibrate and maintain equipment used for emissions detection.
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• Use various detection and measurement technologies under the supervision of the Team Lead.
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• Collect and record emission data accurately.
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• Prepare field reports as required.

Requirements
• Understanding of EPA Subpart VV, VVa, KKK, OOOO, OOOOa, and W Fugitive Emission Monitoring requirements.
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• Knowledge/Experience on US EPA and ASTM stack testing methodologies is an asset.
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• Experience in the Oil and Gas industry, preferably with natural gas processing/transmission facility experience.
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• Effective computer skills, particularly in Excel and Microsoft Office, and proficiency with Android OS.
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• Ability to work 12-hour shifts (days only).
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• Ability to walk and/or stand while handling/carrying various technical equipment for extended periods of time.
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• Comfortable occasionally working at heights in a safe manner.
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• Willingness to travel.
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• Valid driver's license.
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• Preference for candidates with an Associates or Bachelor's Degree in engineering technology or applicable technical degree/diploma.

Nice-to-haves
• Related work experience in hydrocarbon detection and measurement, LDAR, instrumentation or stack emission testing.
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• A mechanical background.

Benefits
• 401(k) with a competitive 4% employer match
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• Dental insurance
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• Health insurance
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• Paid parental leave
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• Progressive vacation policies
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• Company holidays
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• Access to a student loan planning tool
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• Financial assistance program through the Montrose Foundation