LDAR Technician

Company Summary:

Crowheart Energy, LLC is an independent oil and gas company with an operational focus on the Green River Basin in southern Wyoming. The Company has a low-decline legacy production base with development opportunities across its 1,200,000-acre position. Crowheart is privately held and governed by long-term energy industry investors. 

Position Summary:

Finds gas leaks and performs repairs on leaking components within PSM regulated natural gas processing plants and compressor stations.  Documents the repairs and makes future recommendations to prevent leaks in a maintenance tracking program, and schedules follow up testing as required.  A heavy emphasis on Leak Detection And Repair (LDAR) will be required, with special focuses on repairs including but not limited to valve and packing replacement, stainless steel tubing, gasketed flanges, and threaded connections. 

Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) Matching, Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, GTL & PTO

Responsibilities:

• Uses FLIR imaging technology to find gas leaks in various types of gas plant equipment
• Repairs leaking components consisting of valves, piping, tubing and flanges
• Generates work requests and follows-up on LDAR maintenance repairs to ensure completion
• Maintains record keeping on monitoring and repairs to comply with EPA.
• Maintain identification of LDAR components and applicability reviews.
• Performs other daily operation and maintenance tasks in a routine nature.
• Communicates with internal Environmental specialist to maintain complete records and ensure required repair deadlines are met
• Performs other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization
• Participates in Lock Out/Tag Out practices, safe work permitting and general safety requirements
• Assists Environmental group with Spill reporting and response as-needed
• Learns regulatory requirements in the Oil & Gas industry and stay up to date on changing regulations
• Performs other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

Desired Skills:

• Current practices, equipment, materials, and supplies used in the LDAR business·  
• Good verbal and written communication and troubleshooting skills·  
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Accurately complete/maintain necessary reports/records in a timely and legible manner, in accordance with applicable procedures and/or work order
• Deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events
• Experience with Microsoft Office and basic computer functions

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• A minimum of 3 years of related experience repairing valves and piping. Oil and gas industry experience preferred
• Possesses thorough knowledge of the safe operations and usage of hand tools required to maintain natural gas components
• Ability to interpret P&ID’s (Piping and Instrumentation Diagram) for proper identification of components
• Ability to work in dynamic and busy work environment and maintain a high level of detail
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to work extended hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
• Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Working Conditions

• This job operates in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.  Noise level may be loud at times.  Regularly stoops, squats, kneels and crouches for durations up to 5 minutes. Climb stairs.  Periodically pulls/pushes doors open to move around the gas plant.  Frequently may lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds.  Occasionally may climb A-frame ladders.

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