Field Service Technician

BP; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Archaea Energy, a bp company, is hiring a Field Service Technician based in Houston, TX. You will install, commission, and service industrial combustion and environmental equipment across North America and beyond, traveling extensively to customer sites.

You must have 5 years of mechanical/electrical field service experience, strong problem solving, and solid communication. Proficiency with Word, Excel and Outlook is required; a valid driver’s license is essential; readiness to work in

Qualifications

• Five years of industrial mechanical/electrical field service experience and/or training.
• Must have and maintain a valid Driver's License and a clean driving record.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Travel as required to install and commission industrial systems.
• Complete field assembly of equipment as required.
• Perform troubleshooting and repair of existing systems.
• Controls troubleshooting and modification.
• Perform maintenance services and client training.
• Collaborate with customers and management to improve processes.
• Any other duty assigned by Manager.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical knowledge

PLC programming

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Family Group:

Operations Group

Job Description:

About Archaea

Archaea Energy, a bp company, is a leader in landfill gas to energy and the largest renewable natural gas (RNG) producer in the US. With big ambitions, we specialize in the development, construction and operation of RNG, landfill-gas-to-electric and dairy digester facilities. The team operates around 60 sites in 32 states with a robust development pipeline.

Introductory Employment Period

Your employment with Archaea will begin with an introductory period of 90 days, starting from your first day of work. The introductory period is intended to support your transition into the role and provide an opportunity for both you and the Company to ensure a strong mutual fit. During this time, we'll work together to assess how your performance, conduct, and reliability align with the expectations of the position and the values of our organization, while also offering guidance and feedback to help you succeed.

During this time, your supervisor will evaluate your ability to meet the expectations of your role, including but not limited to:

• Consistent and timely attendance
• Quality and accuracy of work
• Ability to meet deadlines and productivity standards
• Adherence to company policies and procedures and the bp Code of Conduct
• Professional behavior and collaboration with team members and management

At the conclusion of the introductory period, your performance will be reviewed. If you successfully demonstrate satisfactory performance consistent with the criteria set forth above, your continued at-will employment will be confirmed. If, however, you do not successfully demonstrate performance consistent with the criteria set forth above, your employment with Archaea will be terminated at the end of the probationary period. Note that, your employment with Archaea is at-will both during the probationary period and if you successfully complete the probationary period. At-will means that either you or Archaea may terminate your employment at any time, with or without cause, and with or without prior notice.

About the role

As a Field Service Technician, you will represent Conifer Systems and be responsible for installation, commissioning, and repair of industrial combustion and environmental equipment including oxidizers, ovens, furnaces, flares, vapor combustors, vapor recovery units, scrubbers, bag houses, skids and other equipment or systems and associated controls. This position will be servicing equipment in North America and Mexico. Located in Houston, TX, Conifer Systems has been in business for over 15-years and is seeing unprecedented growth. We contribute our success to our long-term employees, and an environment that promotes teamwork, collaboration, and professional development.

Key accountabilities

• Mechanical and/or Electronics or equivalent work experience or training/education accepted or Five years industrial mechanical/electrical field service experience and/or training in combustion or industrial training.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must have and maintain a valid Driver's License and a clean driving record.
• Must be a self-starter, able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to solve problems, think analytically and communicate professionally in high pressure, time sensitive, customer environment.
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal are required
• Combustion and environmental equipment and burner management systems (e.g. oxidizers, ovens, flares, etc.)
• Wiring, terminations, debugging
• Read electrical/ladder schematics and ladder logic diagrams
• Read P&ID's and mechanical drawings
• Familiar with industry specifications, e.g. NEMA, NEC/NFPA, UL, etc.
• Familiar with PLC Control Systems, preferably Programming/Debugging

Physical Requirements:

• Must be willing to travel extensively including globally.
• Must be able to drive and work in inclement weather conditions for extended periods.
• Must be able to fly and otherwise travel domestically and internationally.
• Must be able to work with the team in developing improved work processes for the department.
• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 75 pounds.

KEY DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Travel as required
• Install and commission industrial systems
• Complete field assembly of equipment as required
• Perform troubleshooting and repair existing systems
• Controls troubleshooting
• Perform maintenance services
• Train customer personnel
• Any other duty, responsibility or task as assigned by Manager

Essential education

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Essential experience

• Programmable Logic Controllers: 2 years (Preferred)
• Burner Management Systems: 2 years (Preferred)
• Pollution Control: 2 years (Preferred)

Why join us?

Delivering a better and more balanced energy system requires many different approaches and solutions. All of us have a part to play. We aim to support our people to learn