Lead LDAR Fugitive Emission Team Lead

About the role

The LDAR/Fugitive Emission Team Lead will direct planning, execution and quality assurance of methane and VOC monitoring programmes across the Middle East, Caspian and Africa region. Reporting to the Environment & Decarbonization Manager, the role ensures regulatory compliance and drives continuous improvement of emission‑reduction initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead methane/VOC monitoring programmes using US EPA Method 21, OGI (NSPS), QOGI and advanced quantification tools.
• Oversee site‑level measurement campaigns aligned with OGMP 2.0 methodologies and select appropriate detection technologies (Hi‑Flow Sampler, TDLAS, LiDAR drones).
• Validate calibration and performance of monitoring equipment and ensure QA/QC of field data in line with ISO 14064‑1 and internal procedures.
• Prepare and approve LDAR/FEM reports, emissions inventories and OGMP 2.0 Level 4‑5 reporting packages.
• Provide technical coaching on LDAR, FEM, drone‑based measurement and support development of mitigation strategies under EPA and EU methane regulations.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, Petroleum or related engineering discipline.
• 8–10 years of experience in methane/VOC emissions monitoring, LDAR programmes or environmental compliance within the oil & gas sector.
• Proven hands‑on expertise with Method 21, OGI, QOGI and drone‑based methane detection systems.
• Ability to lead field teams, manage complex projects and travel regionally as required.

Required skills

• US EPA Method 21
• OGI (including FLIR/Opgal)
• QOGI
• Hi‑Flow Sampler
• TDLAS and LiDAR drone methane detection
• EPA correlation equations and quantification algorithms
• ISO 14064‑1 compliance
• OGMP 2.0 methodology implementation