ECS LDAR Apprentice

About the Role

TEAM is seeking an entry-level individual interested in learning and assisting in Leak Detection & Repair Services (LDAR). This role involves conducting air monitoring and emissions measurement activities, performing equipment calibrations and maintenance, and collecting and organizing field data for air quality compliance and emissions assessment programs. The apprentice will be trained and responsible for these tasks, with a focus on safety, a keenness to learn, and a good work ethic.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance with all safety procedures and job documentation.
• Performing EPA Method 21 hydrocarbon leak detection using a portable gas analyzer and electronic data collector.
• Performing analyzer certification and calibration, and routine preventative maintenance to assure optimum operation of testing equipment.
• Assuring all activities for an assigned monitoring route are completed within a time frame consistent with TEAM’s policies and procedures, ensuring all components are monitored completely and accurately reported.
• Identifying leaks as prescribed by applicable governing regulations and completing and attaching a leaking component tag to properly identify the leak source.
• Performing visual assessments for evidence of leaking hydrocarbons, and reporting equipment with open-ended lines.
• Maintaining the identification system of LDAR components and identifying and recording changes in the LDAR component inventory.
• Providing reports daily and communicating with site-specific personnel and branch management regarding equipment changes.
• Communicating with plant personnel as directed.
• Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Attending and completing required training to maintain competence and continuously improve skills and knowledge.
• Identifying circumstances that necessitate the use of proper safety procedures and equipment.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Sufficient personal mobility to maneuver in a standard refinery or plant environment, including accessing elevated platforms via ladders and stairwells.
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities to permit effective communication.
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation to permit investigations.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to perform routine office duties.
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations.
• Ability to maintain focus and multitask with effective communication skills.

Work Conditions

• Position is based out of a TEAM field office or client site location.
• Field duties require indoor and outdoor work in a plant atmosphere.
• Interaction with other crew employees, supervisors, and client personnel.
• Working in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels.
• Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection.
• May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes.
• May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Technical school, industry, or relevant training preferred but not essential.
• Industry experience preferred but not essential.
• Driving License, TWIC Card, preferred.