LDAR Operator

FourPoint Resources is looking for an LDAR Operator to conduct leak detection surveys using infrared (IR) camera equipment and to support the repair and resolution of identified leaks. This position documents survey findings, generates and tracks repair orders, performs or coordinates repairs and equipment replacements, verifies successful repairs, and closes completed repair orders. The LDAR Operator works closely with Production, Automation, Maintenance, and Materials personnel to ensure identified leaks are addressed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved monitoring plans and company environmental, health, and safety requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct leak detection surveys using an IR camera in accordance with approved monitoring plans and established procedures
• Perform daily operational checks of monitoring equipment to ensure it is functioning properly and ready for use
• Properly operate, care for, and maintain assigned monitoring equipment
• Accurately document survey results, identified leaks, repairs, and other work performed using company data-tracking systems
• Generate repair orders for identified leaks and ensure required information is accurately documented
• Perform repairs on leaking equipment when appropriate and use survey equipment to verify that repairs were successful
• Coordinate with Production, Automation, Maintenance, and Materials teams when additional repairs, equipment replacement, or other corrective actions are required
• Track identified leaks and associated repair activities through completion and close completed repair orders
• Follow all company environmental, health, and safety programs, policies, and procedures while performing assigned duties
• Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, environmental concerns, or other significant issues to Operations personnel and the appropriate supervisor
• Attend and actively participate in all required training programs
• Assist with environmental and safety regulatory agency audits as needed
• Assist other LDAR Team members and other departments as assigned or needed
• Properly maintain all individually assigned company equipment, including vehicles, IR cameras, computers, and related equipment
• Demonstrate initiative in identifying and implementing safe, practical improvements to field processes and work practices

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Other duties as required

Qualifications

Education, Skills and Experience Required

• Minimum of four years of experience in production operations required
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Valid driver’s license required
• Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to use Microsoft Office and company data-tracking systems
• Working knowledge of production equipment including but not limited to treaters and separators, dumps, flares, knockout pots, natural gas engines, and pumping units
• Must be able to work independently with limited direct supervision
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to accurately document field activities and maintain required records
• Must be able to safely operate and properly maintain assigned company equipment
• Must be able to work effectively with Production, Automation, Maintenance, Materials, and other support groups
• Must be willing and able to follow company environmental, health, and safety policies, procedures, and work practices
• Work the company field 8-on/6-off schedule, Wednesday through Wednesday, consisting of 10-hour shifts; schedule is subject to change based on operational needs
• Travel to field locations as necessary to perform assigned duties
• Two or more years of production operations experience preferred
• Active/current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred
• Previous experience performing leak detection surveys preferred
• Experience operating infrared or optical gas imaging equipment for leak detection preferred
• Experience with the operation, maintenance, or repair of oil and natural gas production equipment preferred
• Experience using electronic data-tracking, maintenance, or work-order systems preferred

Physical Requirements

• Regularly traverse uneven terrain while performing field duties
• Frequently push, pull, carry, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently kneel, bend, twist, and perform other physical activities necessary to inspect, maintain, and repair production equipment

Environmental Conditions

• Works outdoors year-round in varying weather and environmental conditions
• May be exposed to constant noise, H2S fumes (less than 10 ppm), and high pressure natural gas

FourPoint Resources, LLC reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the company desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains "at-will." The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.