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LDAR Field Technician

Onterris

LDAR Field Technician

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Contract type:

Permanent

Location:

Santa Maria, CA, USA

Work mode:

Onsite

Published on:

22 October 2026

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About Us At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact.

“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.

When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.

Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life As an LDAR Field Technician, you’ll be responsible for performing inspections on various types of facilities in the Oil and Gas Industry to identify and quantify hydrocarbon gas leaks and vents at offshore facilities.

The compensation range for this role is $21 - $24/hr. commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:

  • 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

Your Expertise And Skills These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.

  • 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
  • Experience leading a team preferred/required, depending on the position
  • Must be able to communicate clearly and precisely
  • Offshore and/or military experience is a plus.
  • Valid driver's license
  • Preference will be given to candidates with an associate or bachelor's degree in engineering technology or applicable technical degree/diploma; related work experience in hydrocarbon detection and measurement, LDAR, Offshore, instrumentation or stack emission testing or a mechanical background are also preferred, but not required

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

  • Must be willing and able to work on ocean/offshore sites for periods of up to 2–3 weeks at a time.
  • Must be clean-shaven where required for safety/PPE purposes.
  • Must be able to successfully complete swing-rope certification, including demonstrating the ability to safely support and control loads equivalent to approximately 2–3 times the individual’s body weight due to the forces generated during the swing
  • Responsible for participating in all required safety training and assisting with safety procedures, including first aid, CPR, fire drills, and emergency evacuations
  • Must be able to perform job duties onshore and/or offshore, including transportation by company vehicle, helicopter, and/or boat
  • Must be able to communicate clearly and precisely
  • Must be able to work safely in extreme environments, including cold, heat, wind, rain, and open-ocean conditions
  • Must be able to safely ascend and descend structures up to approximately 200 feet in height and remain physically capable of performing required job duties after climbing
  • Position requires significant physical exertion, including climbing stairs and ladders, carrying heavy equipment, working at heights, and potentially working in confined spaces
  • Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check

#INDONT

Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more.

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