Lead LDAR Fugitive Emission Team

About the role

The LDAR/Fugitive Emission Team Lead leads the planning, execution and quality assurance of fugitive emission monitoring, detection and mitigation programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, accurate leak detection surveys, proper reporting and continuous improvement of emission-reduction initiatives. The role acts as the technical authority for fugitive emission methodologies, standards and field practices, and reports to the Environment & Decarbonization Manager for the Middle East, Caspian and Africa Region.

Key responsibilities

• Lead methane/VOC monitoring programs using US EPA Method 21, OGI (NSPS), QOGI and advanced quantification tools
• Oversee site-level measurement campaigns aligned with OGMP 2.0 methodologies
• Select and recommend detection technologies (OGI, Method 21, Hi-Flow Sampler, TDLAS/LiDAR drones) according to EPA, ISO 14064 and OGMP 2.0 guidance, as per client requirements
• Lead emissions quantification using approved models (EPA correlation equations, QOGI algorithms, HFS for leak compositions, LiDAR plume analytics)
• Validate calibration and performance of monitoring equipment per EPA Method 21 and manufacturer requirements
• Direct leak detection, tagging, classification and root-cause analysis following FEM/LDAR practices and EPA LDAR/FEM protocols
• Prepare and approve LDAR/FEM reports, emissions inventories and OGMP 2.0 Level 4-5 reporting packages
• Ensure QA/QC of field data in line with OGMP 2.0 MRV, ISO 14064-1 and internal quality procedures
• Provide technical coaching on LDAR, FEM, OGI/QOGI, drone-based measurement and OGMP 2.0 methodologies
• Manage client communication, regulatory interpretation and project delivery for methane-emissions programs
• Support development of mitigation strategies aligned with the EPA Methane Reduction Program, EU Methane Regulation and industry best practice

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, Petroleum or another engineering discipline
• 8-10 years of experience in methane/VOC emissions monitoring, LDAR programs, FEM quantification or environmental compliance in the oil & gas sector
• Demonstrated ability to lead field teams and manage complex emissions-monitoring projects
• Regional mobility is required, with periodic travel across operational areas; site presence may be needed offshore and onshore on a case-by-case basis

Required skills

• Hands-on expertise with Method 21, OGI (FLIR/Opgal), QOGI and drone-based methane detection systems
• Knowledge of OGMP 2.0 Levels 1-5 requirements