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RigUp

Emissions/VRU/Flare Technician

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A Landfill Gas Technician ensures safety at landfills by controlling the level of methane gas to prevent combustion or explosions.

$66,611 / year median in Texas

+1% projected growth

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Job Description

Role:
Emissions/VRU/Flare Technician Our Vision:
RigUp is where the best workers power the world's most successful projects. We are united by a common mission: to deliver services and technology that fundamentally change how skilled workers and the businesses they serve get hard work done.
Job Description:
The Emissions Technician supports field operations by monitoring, measuring, documenting, and mitigating air emissions across production facilities. This position ensures compliance with federal, state, and company environmental standards while supporting safe and efficient hydrocarbon production. This is a field-based role involving daily travel to tank batteries, compressor stations, and processing facilities.
Responsibilities:
Conduct routine emissions monitoring at tank batteries and compression facilities. Perform LDAR repairs in accordance with regulatory requirements, addressing leaks identified during inspections using approved OGI cameras and gas detection instruments. Inspect and monitor thief hatches, pressure relief valves, pneumatic controllers, vapor recovery units (VRUs), flares, and combustors. Quantify emissions using portable analyzers and approved methodologies. Document inspection findings in company data management systems. Initiate work orders for equipment requiring repair and verify completion of corrective actions. Support regulatory reporting and maintain required environmental records. Assist operations teams in identifying emission reduction opportunities. Maintain calibration and functionality of monitoring equipment. Ensure compliance with EPA OOOOa / OOOOb / OOOOc regulations (as applicable). Ensure compliance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) requirements. Maintain accurate and audit-ready documentation. Participate in internal and external environmental audits.
Skills and Qualifications:
Prior oil and gas field experience preferred. Familiarity with EPA Subpart OOOO regulations. Mechanical aptitude and understanding of production equipment. Experience with gas detection equipment calibration.
Role Details:
Location:
Midland, TX Schedule:
Monday-Friday Pay:
$50/hr (W2) + tools provided
Pay:
$50.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person