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Field Technician/Methane Measurement - Temp

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New Mexico Tech

Socorro, NM (In Person)

$49,920 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 5 days ago (Updated 3 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/4/2026

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Job Description

FIELD TECHNICIAN/METHANE MEASUREMENT
DEPT:
PRRC REG  TEMP 
FULL TIME
PART TIME
STARTING
RATE or
SALARY RANGE
$24.00 Employees being promoted to a higher classified position receive the minimum for the position or a pay rate adjustment of 8% whichever is greater. All regular positions also entitle the employee to several benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement which is largely paid by New Mexico Tech for the employee and dependents.
INTERNAL POSTING THROUGH
07/09/2026
    CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN FIRST TO TEMPORARY AND REGULAR TECH EMPLOYEES WHO APPLY WITHIN THE 7 DAY INTERNAL POSTING. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE 7 DAY POSTING MARGIN WILL BE CONSIDERED WITH OTHER OUTSIDE APPLICANTS.
    JOB SUMMARY:
    New Mexico Tech is seeking a Field Technician to support the Methane Emission Reduction Program (MERP). This role will assist with field operations, operator outreach, community engagement, and methane emissions measurement activities associated with well plugging projects across New Mexico.
    JOB FUNCTIONS
    Detect and quantify methane leakages on oil/gas wells and production facilities. Serving as a bridge between NMT and operators Community engagement Support data collection efforts Compliance with safety and regulatory requirements
    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
    High School (or GED) level ability in spelling, grammar, composition and math.
    DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
    Bachelor's Degree. Minimum 5 Years of oil and gas field experience; basic knowledge of field operations of environmental monitoring required. Well Plugged Experience preferred.
    LIFTING REQUIREMENTS
    (f)requently, (o)ccasionally, or (s)eldom 0
    • 15 poundsF 15
    • 30 pounds 30
    • 50 pounds 50
    • 100 pounds 100 + pounds