Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) Technician - Prudhoe Bay, AK

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Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

This is a remote/ rotational position, working a rotational schedule (two weeks on/ two weeks off or three weeks on / three weeks off), in Prudhoe Bay, AK. The typical schedule is 84 hours per week (40 hours straight time and a minimum of 44 hours at time and a half). All meals and lodging are provided by Worley while the employee is on location. Transportation between Anchorage and Prudhoe Bay is provided.

Worley offers a competitive benefits package, with company paid short-term disability, life insurance, paid sick leave, and 4.5% employer match on 401k.

Job Purpose:

The purpose of the Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) Infrared gas leak technician is to minimize the gaseous emissions of methane and other light hydrocarbons from processing facilities, piping and gas wells.

OGI surveys are conducted by OGI Technicians and used to locate and determine relative severity of light hydrocarbon gas leaks for the purpose of improving facility safety and equipment reliability. These surveys provide a basis for predictive analysis permitting maintenance to be scheduled to minimize fugitive emissions.

This position requires the ability to work safely with others in a team environment and the ability to communicate clearly with customers, contractors, and fellow employees.

Essential Functions:

OGI Technicians shall perform the OGI surveys which shall include but are not limited to the following:

• Locate and determine relative severity of light hydrocarbon gas leaks for the purpose of improving facility safety and equipment reliability. These surveys provide a basis for predictive analysis permitting maintenance to be scheduled to minimize fugitive emissions.

• Scanning valves, compressors or piping under static full load conditions or they may consist of more complex dynamic evolutions i.e., module scanning during system start up following overhaul.

• Determine the adequacy or effectiveness of corrective actions. (e.g., leak check after maintenance and repairs)

Other Essential Functions:

• Perform calibration of test equipment prior to conducting a survey as applicable.

• Perform qualitative surveys which shall include evaluation of the equipment and record a video clip of the area/areas of concern.

• Perform lower explosive limit (LEL) sniff test, with a ITX Multi Gas Monitor or equivalent, of the leak and record the LEL reading.

• Record all pertinent data in Thermal Trend Lean DB or equivalent data base.

• Determine any LDAR (Leak Detection and Repair) reporting requirements. Walk down all identified leaks with the Area / Unit Operator / Lead Operator.

• Ensure optical gas imaging inspections will not interfere with current operations or pose risk to other personnel in the area.

• Perform Pre-Survey Safety Checks to include:

  • Notify Area / Unit Operator.

  • Obtain applicable permits.

  • Inspect work to be performed.

  • Document and report safety issues that may be encountered during the performance of related tasks.

• Equipment may be operational, shutdown or isolated as determined by tasks described in the work order.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to quantify detected leaks generates additional value.

• Ability to pin-point the source of the leak or whether a complementary survey using another method will be needed.

• Ability to work effectively within Hilcorp’s Work Management System

• Technicians should be familiar with Petro Chemical plant equipment and processes as well as the associated safety systems.

• Ability to perform qualitative surveys on the spot go/no go evaluation of the equipment or process being observed. These surveys may require recording a video clip of the area/areas of concern. Review previous history, Thermal Trend Lean DB, or equivalent data base, for the components to be inspected.

• Familiarity with North Slope production facility process as well as process safety.

• Ability to document accurate, detailed information per industry and client standards.

• Participate in client and WORLEY continuous improvement program.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Work is performed in a remote Arctic environment with limited medical resources. Candidate understands the site is approximately 840 miles (at least 4 hours by air ambulance) from surgical, specialist, and tertiary medical care, and where medical evacuation from this location may be significantly delayed due to weather conditions. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is required to:

• Must have ability to stand, walk on level, uneven and slippery surfaces, sit, squat, kneel, crawl, reach through low and high ranges, work overhead, and exhibit normal balance and coordination. These basic physical requirements are essential for safe performance of the job in harsh environments with exposure to very cold temperatures and while wearing arctic gear.

• Standing for prolonged periods of time.

• Driving for prolonged periods of time in the dark and inclement weather

• Ability to climb scaffold, ramps, stairs, equipment, portable ladders, and/or wellhouse/tank/facility fixed ladders of 20 feet or greater.

• Ability to wear and utilize fall protection within manufacturer specifications.

• Lift 50 lbs. from floor to waist with two hands.

• Lift 50 lbs. from floor to shoulder with two hands.

• Carry 50 lbs. for 15 feet with two hands.

• Push/pull 60 lbs. sled for 20 feet.

• Push/pull 90 lbs. cart for 20 feet.

This job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of the job incumbents. Worley provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, including both applicants and employees, to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.

In-Vehicle Monitoring System: As part of our commitment to safety and accountability, company vehicles are equipped with in-cab cameras and vehicle monitoring systems. These systems may record video and audio, as well as collect GPS location, vehicle speed, harsh braking, rapid acceleration and other driving behaviors. All data is subject to review by management to ensure compliance with company policies and safe driving.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have five (5) years operations experience in an oilfield hydrocarbon production/processing or equivalent experience.

• Must have Thermography Level 1 and Optical Gas Imaging certificate as outlined by ANSI/ASNT CP-105 and CP-189 of the American Society for Non-Destructive Testing or the ability to obtain within 90 days.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured by WORLEY’s auto insurer.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel).

• North Slope Training Cooperative (NSTC). Worley can provide NSTC certification training, if needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in an arctic environment.

• Certification or experience with FLIR or similar optical gas imaging cameras.

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