PROtect ® LLC
8912 Ranch to Market Rd 2355, Barstow, TX, USA
Job Description Posted Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 6:00 AM
PROtect, LLC is seeking an experienced individual to join our team as a Lead Environmental Monitoring and Mitigation (EMM) Technician. The Lead Technician plays a key role in field operations, overseeing Environmental Monitoring and Mitigation programs designed to minimize fugitive volatile organic compound (VOC) and hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions in compliance with EPA standards.
The Lead Technician will be responsible for supervising and training EMM Apprentices and Level II Technicians in the field, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately, and efficiently. This role will work closely with site management and project leadership to plan, execute, and document Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) activities and other compliance‑related tasks.
Essential Functions and Basic Duties
Reporting all incidents, injuries, near misses, motor vehicle or any other unsafe condition or acts to supervisor and the Safety Department regardless of how minor they are.
Responsible for team monitoring components in an industrial environment to detect emissions from process equipment using a portable analyzer and electronic data collector.
Ability to lead a small team to perform monitoring activities for an assigned route with an allotted amount of time, ensuring all leak interfaces are accurately monitored and reported. Average expected monitoring rate on a route is 250-300 components in a day.
Responsible to for team competency in FID/PID Analyzer and basic tablet usage and troubleshooting.
Advancing team’s ability to learn, read, and understand P&IDs.
Responsible for their team calibrating equipment to ensure optimum performance. Makes minor mechanical adjustments when situations arise. Responsible to develop advanced understanding of calibration regulatory requirements, equipment, gas management, and repair of equipment.
Includes responsibility for portions of large Client Launch and Audit Projects.
Ensures team is completing daily upload of monitoring activity to the customer database and completes daily emissions monitoring reports- must have basic computer knowledge.
Able to review work of others, identify gaps.
Ability to perform LDAR Audits
Communicating daily leaks or potential issues with site operations and maintenance personnel.
Communicating/coordinating with all levels of plant personnel.
Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Must be at least 18 years old, have high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Required Knowledge and Experience Greater than 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic PC Skills with particular emphasis on MS Office Suite (Word, Excel).
Skills/Abilities
Strong experience in chemical plants or refineries required. Basic knowledge in 3-5 industries. Expanded knowledge of 20+ subjects/reports/regulations, SME tendencies in a couple.
Strong communication (written, verbal and listening) and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates initiative, planning work and carrying out tasks without detailed instructions; makes constructive suggestions; prepares for problems or opportunities in advance and undertakes additional responsibilities.
Ability to analyze data, evaluate situations and identify problems or opportunities, including likely causes.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize work to meet assigned deadlines. Ability to multi-task in a fast‑paced environment.
Safety‑oriented attitude with a true commitment to personal safety as well as the safety of others is a must. Must be willing/able to don respiratory protection equipment for extended periods of time.
Must be reliable/dependable with reliable transportation. Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends when necessary. May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis.
Working Conditions May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions, including working in inclement weather conditions (extreme heat/cold). This job may require lifting of up to 50 pounds occasionally. Ability to climb and work at heights of up to 300ft. Ability to climb scaffolding & walk up to 30 flights of stairs. Work at moderate to high levels of physical exertion for extended periods. Their work may involve risks to hazards such a working around moving mechanical parts; risk of electrical shock, explosives and vibration. The noise level in the work environment may exceed 85dB and will require the use of hearing protections. Applicants must meet weight restrictions to ensure their safety when utilizing safety harnesses.
Benefits
HSA/FSA
HSA Company Match
401K with up to 4% Match, 100% Vested immediately
PTO
Free Mental Health Courses and Resources
Free Financial Coaching Classes/Resources
8912 Ranch to Market Rd 2355, Barstow, TX, USA
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description Posted Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 6:00 AM
PROtect, LLC is seeking an experienced individual to join our team as a Lead Environmental Monitoring and Mitigation (EMM) Technician. The Lead Technician plays a key role in field operations, overseeing Environmental Monitoring and Mitigation programs designed to minimize fugitive volatile organic compound (VOC) and hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions in compliance with EPA standards.
The Lead Technician will be responsible for supervising and training EMM Apprentices and Level II Technicians in the field, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately, and efficiently. This role will work closely with site management and project leadership to plan, execute, and document Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) activities and other compliance‑related tasks.
Essential Functions and Basic Duties
Reporting all incidents, injuries, near misses, motor vehicle or any other unsafe condition or acts to supervisor and the Safety Department regardless of how minor they are.
Responsible for team monitoring components in an industrial environment to detect emissions from process equipment using a portable analyzer and electronic data collector.
Ability to lead a small team to perform monitoring activities for an assigned route with an allotted amount of time, ensuring all leak interfaces are accurately monitored and reported. Average expected monitoring rate on a route is 250-300 components in a day.
Responsible to for team competency in FID/PID Analyzer and basic tablet usage and troubleshooting.
Advancing team’s ability to learn, read, and understand P&IDs.
Responsible for their team calibrating equipment to ensure optimum performance. Makes minor mechanical adjustments when situations arise. Responsible to develop advanced understanding of calibration regulatory requirements, equipment, gas management, and repair of equipment.
Includes responsibility for portions of large Client Launch and Audit Projects.
Ensures team is completing daily upload of monitoring activity to the customer database and completes daily emissions monitoring reports- must have basic computer knowledge.
Able to review work of others, identify gaps.
Ability to perform LDAR Audits
Communicating daily leaks or potential issues with site operations and maintenance personnel.
Communicating/coordinating with all levels of plant personnel.
Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Must be at least 18 years old, have high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Required Knowledge and Experience Greater than 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic PC Skills with particular emphasis on MS Office Suite (Word, Excel).
Skills/Abilities
Strong experience in chemical plants or refineries required. Basic knowledge in 3-5 industries. Expanded knowledge of 20+ subjects/reports/regulations, SME tendencies in a couple.
Strong communication (written, verbal and listening) and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates initiative, planning work and carrying out tasks without detailed instructions; makes constructive suggestions; prepares for problems or opportunities in advance and undertakes additional responsibilities.
Ability to analyze data, evaluate situations and identify problems or opportunities, including likely causes.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize work to meet assigned deadlines. Ability to multi-task in a fast‑paced environment.
Safety‑oriented attitude with a true commitment to personal safety as well as the safety of others is a must. Must be willing/able to don respiratory protection equipment for extended periods of time.
Must be reliable/dependable with reliable transportation. Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends when necessary. May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis.
Working Conditions May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions, including working in inclement weather conditions (extreme heat/cold). This job may require lifting of up to 50 pounds occasionally. Ability to climb and work at heights of up to 300ft. Ability to climb scaffolding & walk up to 30 flights of stairs. Work at moderate to high levels of physical exertion for extended periods. Their work may involve risks to hazards such a working around moving mechanical parts; risk of electrical shock, explosives and vibration. The noise level in the work environment may exceed 85dB and will require the use of hearing protections. Applicants must meet weight restrictions to ensure their safety when utilizing safety harnesses.
Benefits
HSA/FSA
HSA Company Match
401K with up to 4% Match, 100% Vested immediately
PTO
Free Mental Health Courses and Resources
Free Financial Coaching Classes/Resources
8912 Ranch to Market Rd 2355, Barstow, TX, USA
#J-18808-Ljbffr