Responsibilities for the Lead Monitoring position:

• Perform all work in a safe and healthy manner. Ensure safe work practices are being maintained by those assigned to lead, and actively participate in AEM’s Weekly Safety Meetings and report safety hazards, near misses and injuries per AEM and customer Health & Safety policies and procedures
• Download and upload daily work assignments and completions from project site’s data management system and issue monitoring and inventory assignments to technicians
• Provide transportation of technicians and equipment to and from plant work locations and provide field support to LDAR monitoring crew
• Provide Notification Reports (for 1- and 2-day leaks) as required by project site. Distribute Outstanding Leak Report to various persons throughout the plant per site-specific distribution requirements
• Where required Conduct 40 CFR Subpart QQQ visual inspections. Conduct 40 CFR Subpart NESHAP FF visual inspections along with El Paso Cooling Tower Monitoring
• Support the re-monitoring of components after leaks repaired by maintenance personnel or when the test instrument fails calibration Drift Check
• Assist in conducting Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) field monitoring and permit audits. Conduct Consent Decree QA/QC data review on field data gathered during the previous day work assignments performed by technicians
• Accompany regulatory agency auditors during audits to ensure compliance and initiate corrective actions
• Review daily calibration entries to ensure completeness and accuracy
• Willingly undertake and perform other duties and tasks as assigned

Requirements for the Lead Technician position:

• Physical Requirements – Below is the list of the minimum physical requirements for all field Lead Technicians working for Alliance Emissions Monitoring throughout the refining/petrochemical industry.
  • Outdoor work in petroleum, refinery or chemical processing facility walking and standing for prolonged periods of time
  • Adverse weather conditions (extreme hot/cold and inclement weather)
  • Lead Technician will carry a testing device, data logger, hand tools and miscellaneous equipment that weigh about 15-20 lbs. The testing device is carried in a backpack. Other tools or equipment are carried on a tool belt or in pockets
  • The work involves walking up stairs and climbing vertical ladders and working from heights with fall protection equipment while wearing such equipment described above
  • All outdoor work is performed wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), which includes a hardhat, fire retardant coveralls, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety boots and when required, a 5- point safety harness
• Educational/Experience Requirements:
  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum 1 – 3 years of LDAR monitoring program experience required
  • Some experience in a mechanical work environment is preferred
  • Must have valid driver’s license
  • Ability to withstand prolonged walking and standing and work on elevated surfaces
  • Ability to be organized and work in a systematic and efficient manner
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal English
  • Proficiency in various types of LDAR data management programs along with ability to use basic software programs like Microsoft Word and Excel, Outlook email
  • High level of knowledge and understand of AEM’s Standard Operating Procedures
  • High level of knowledge and understanding of AEM Health & Safety Management System
  • Ability to read and decipher Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs). Ability to distinguish and understand the mechanical operations of various types of process valves
  • Knowledge of refining process equipment (i.e., exchanger, vessel, pump, compressor, etc.) and how they mechanically operate
  • Ability to lead small teams with minimal supervision
  • Ability to work well with others in a group setting
  • Basic mechanical abilities.

Alliance Technical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.