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

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.  

External Description: 

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 is not limited to the following:

oLocate 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.

oScanning 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.

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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

·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.

·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.

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

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

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

·Perform Pre-Survey Safety Checks to include:

oNotify Area / Unit Operator.

oObtain applicable permits.

oInspect work to be performed.

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

·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.