Mechanical Engineer

bp; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

bp is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the startup and early-life operation of renewable natural gas plants. The role encompasses collaborating with various engineering teams to enhance safety and reliability. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in natural gas processing and hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Benefits

Discretionary Annual Bonus Program

401K Program

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Paid vacation

Qualifications

• More than 8 years experience with natural gas processing.
• Proven track record in engineering standards and practices.
• Experience with design and execution of mechanical modifications.

Responsibilities

• Support startup and operation of renewable natural gas plants.
• Identify and develop solutions for design vulnerabilities.
• Provide engineering input into operational procedures.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Engineering Standards

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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About Archaea
bp is committed to investing in lower carbon energy so we can meet our ambition to reach net zero by 2050. And while we’re still mostly in oil and gas today, bioenergy is one of our five transition growth engines and a key focus to help us support the global energy transition.

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 50 sites in 32 states with a robust development pipeline.

About The Role
The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for supporting the startup and early-life operation of new renewable natural gas (RNG) plants at Archaea. This role will work closely with a team of engineers and plant operations personnel focused on delivering high plant reliability and safety performance for new facilities.

They will provide input to resolve design vulnerabilities or other early operability challenges across Archaea’s fleet of new facilities as they come online. They will be tasked with creating and implementing engineering solutions related to plant improvements.

Key Accountabilities

• Key member of a "Startup/Stay-Up Squad" dedicated to achieving high early life plant reliability and safety
• Identify and develop solutions for defects and vulnerabilities in design of new plants
• Lead the creation of MOC's to document any plant modifications or upgrades
• Work directly with 3rd-party engineering companies for engineering deliverables that are not internally generated
• Ensure readiness of operations and maintenance teams for new facilities ahead of start-up
• Provide engineering input into operating, maintenance, commissioning, and start-up procedures and strategies
• Act as a resource for new operators and technicians in the design and operation of Archaea's Modular Design RNG plants
• Work collaboratively across many teams to ensure smooth plant startup and operation including Operations, Maintenance, Project Engineering and Plant Design
• Support during first time start-up of multiple new facilities per year
  
  

Essential Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

Essential Experience

• More than 8 years experience with natural gas processing, refining, petrochemicals or related field.
• Proven track record in practical application of engineering standards and practices for operating facilities (e.g. ASME, API)
• Experience with designing & executing minor mechanical modifications and/or overseeing complex repair scopes
• Experience and technical understanding of engineering, maintenance, and operation of gas processing equipment
• Working knowledge of integrity management inspection techniques and repair methods.
• Experience in root cause failure analysis
• Proficient in working with PFDs and P&IDs.
• Willing to travel domestically 25%
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Professional Engineering (PE) license
• Experience with Renewable Natural Gas facilities
• Experience with flooded screw compressors or solid adsorption media beds
  
  

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 and grow in an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. So, if you have the right skills, commitment and courage to help us invest in today’s energy system and build out tomorrow’s, apply today!

How much do we pay? $118,000 - $169,000. *Note that the pay range listed for this position is a genuinely expected and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.

This position offers paid vacation depending on your years of relevant industry experience and will range from 120 – 240 hours of vacation per year for full times employees (60 - 240 hours of vacation per year for part time employees). You will also be eligible for 9 paid holidays per year and 2 personal choice holidays. You may learn more about how we calculate paid vacation and view our generous vacation and holiday schedules at benefits@bp. Bp has a parental leave policy as well, which offers up to 8 weeks’ paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child. Learn more at benefits@bp.

Join our industry-leading team and you’ll receive a reward and wellbeing package to enable your work to fit with your life. These include, but are not limited to:

• Discretionary Annual Bonus Program
• Quarterly Momentum Bonus
• 401K Program
• Health, Vision, And Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
  
  

But above all? You’ll play a key part in helping bp deliver our ambition – to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner and help the world get to net zero. Apply today!

Travel Requirement

Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Agility core practices, Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Asset Life Cycle Management, Automation system digital security, Commercial Acumen, Commissioning, start-up and handover, Communication, Competency Management, Creativity and Innovation, Digital fluency, Earthing and grounding systems, Electrical operational safety, Factory acceptance testing, Financial Management, Fire and gas philosophy, Functional Safety, Hazard Identification, Hazard identification and protection layer definition, Instrument and protective systems, Management of change, Network Technologies, Safe and reliable operations, Safety critical equipment, Site Acceptance Testing {+ 1 more}

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Oil and Gas

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