LDAR Technician (Lead Technician)

About the role

Bureau Veritas is looking for a Lead Technician (LDAR) within its Industry - NDT department, reporting to the Contract Manager (LDAR). The role covers leak detection surveys of light hydrocarbons, gas service lines and equipment, using infrared cameras and toxic vapor analyzers, and includes compiling monitoring records and weekly and monthly reports.

Key responsibilities

• Familiarise yourself with existing and new databases and P&IDs, confirm all streams and services are identified and report improper areas to the Contract Manager.
• Carry out leak detection surveys of light hydrocarbons, gas service lines, components and equipment using advanced IR cameras, and issue repair work orders according to repair criteria.
• Use a Toxic Vapor Analyzer (TVA) to quantify leaks and classify them as "repairable online" or "requires shutdown", and report to operations.
• Monitor flare relief valves with a thermal camera (FLIR T640) and UT devices (VPAC II).
• Record monitoring results, compile and track leak detection records, and submit an electronic daily activity report.
• Plan weekly and monthly internal schedules, assign assistant technicians, and submit a monthly 30-day or 15-day cycle report identifying deficiencies, new leaks and recommendations, ensuring new leaks are recorded and billed in the monthly invoice.
• Respond to emergency callouts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including plant shutdowns.
• Assist repairs by staying at the site and taking repeated measurements, and stop work if the situation is unsafe.
• Manage the LDAR component database, input monitoring data with date and time, enter repair status, view and generate reports, and comply with legal requirements, BV Kuwait QHSSE policies and client HSE procedures.

Required profile

• High school certificate or diploma.
• At least 5 years of experience on similar projects.
• At least 2 years of experience using an IR camera.
• Superior command of English for reading, writing and oral understanding.
• Valid Kuwait or GCC driving licence.
• Able to pass Permit to Work (PTW) tests.