DESIGNATION: Lead Technician (LDAR)
DEPARTMENT: INDUSTRY - NDT
REPORTING TO: Contract Manager (LDAR)
Roles & Responsibilities
- Familiarize oneself with existing and new database & P&ID’s. Confirm that all stream/services as specified have been identified. Indicate areas that are improper and report it to CM.
- Using, advanced IR cameras, carrying out leak detection survey of identified light hydrocarbons, Gas Service Lines, Components and Equipment’s.
- Thorough knowledge on USEPA M21 – EPA-453/R-95-017 and provide site-based leak rate calculation.
- Must demonstrate and classify leaks flagging on site and set monitoring route.
- Using, advanced IR cameras, carrying out leak detection survey of identified light hydrocarbons, Gas Service Lines, Components and Equipment’s’, Issue repair work order of the identified leaks as per repair criteria.
- Using Toxic Vapor Analyzer (TVA), to quantify the leak and report to operations department and classify leak either as “repairable Online”, or “Requires Shutdown”.
- Record results of monitoring and submit an electronic daily activity report to respective departments/refineries.
- Monitoring flare Relief Valves, using FLIR T640 - Thermal Camera & UT Device/s - VPAC II.
- Assistance in repair: by being available continuously at the repair site carrying out repeated measurements.
- Compiling & tracking the leak detection monitoring records.
- Schedule Weekly & Monthly Internal plan and assign Assistant Technicians to their Jobs.
- Shall be competent in using software for;
- managing database of all LDAR components,
- Input monitoring data results. Equipment used with date and time of record
- Input repair status of each component
- Viewing and generating various kinds of report, report histories.
- Submit a Monthly: 30-day or a Cycle: 15-day report in the approved format. To identify deficiencies & add recommendations to improve effectiveness of the program. Indicate NEW Leaks and make a record of it and highlight it in the report and ensure that it’s billed in the monthly Invoice.
- Responding to Emergency Callouts: In addition to the approved plan/schedule, at any time 24Hrsx7Days emergencies services /complaints/plant-shut downs must be attended.
- Comply at all times with all applicable legal requirements, BV Kuwait QHSSE Policies and procedures, client’s HSE procedures and practices
Authorities
- * Authority for the Stop Work, if the situation is Unsafe.
Desired Qualification & Experience
- * High School Certificate/ Diploma
- Minimum 5 Yrs experience in similar projects
- Minimum 2 Years’ experience in using IR Camera
Desired Skills
- * Must possess superior command in English for reading, writing & oral understanding.
- Must Possess valid Kuwait driving License or GCC driving License
- Must be able to pass - Permit to Work (PTW) Tests.
