Operations Technician

bp; Hegins Township (PA); On-site; USD 42,705 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Momentum Bonus

401(k) Program

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Parental Leave

Job summary

bp is seeking an Operations Technician responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of a landfill gas to Renewable Natural Gas facility. This role requires 25%–50% travel per month, with responsibilities including managing plant operations, performing maintenance, and ensuring safety compliance.

The ideal candidate will have intermediate experience in electrical, chemical, and mechanical areas, along with a High School Diploma. This position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1–3 years in landfill gas processing, chemical plant operations, or equivalent.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
• Must possess a valid driver's license, and pass background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Manage the safe operation of the plant during assigned shift.
• Make periodic inspections of plant equipment to determine proper operating conditions.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on plant instrumentation and equipment.

Skills

Intermediate Electrical skills

Chemical experience

Mechanical experience

Process control understanding

Technical troubleshooting skills

Ability to read blueprints

Basic math knowledge

Hands-on mechanical skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical testing devices

Monitoring equipment

MS Word

Excel

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.

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 will 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.

Employment Conditions

After 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 after it. 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.

Role

During the introductory period, 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

About The Role

The Operations Technician is responsible for the overall safe operation, maintenance, and performance of a landfill gas to Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) processing facility. This position requires 25%–50% travel per month (first 12 months of a new plant will require 50%; thereafter 25%).

Key Accountabilities

• Manage the safe operation of the plant during assigned shift in the most efficient and productive method to maintain compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and prescribed safety and environmental standards.
• Make periodic inspections of plant equipment to determine proper and normal operating conditions. Check and record operational data such as fluid levels, temperatures and pressures, compare to trends and have the ability to make corrections as needed.
• Review daily operating reports and other records to ensure specified operating characteristics in control of the plant equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on plant instrumentation and equipment.
• Detect and correct faulty and malfunctioning mechanical and electrical components, devices and equipment.
• Operate advanced instrumentation and process control systems.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions during emergencies and direct activities to restore normal operation or to shut down malfunctioning unit.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures using testing devices such as ohmmeters and voltmeters.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical system wiring from control wiring up to 480 volts. Install, remove and modify equipment.
• Notify Lead Operation Technician and Regional Manager of shutdown or major changes in power output of unit.
• Maintain all plant equipment and structures in accordance with manufacturer and Archaea Energy guidelines.
• Maintain a clean work space including the plant building, control room, rest room, break room and grounds.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Maintain daily operation logs for shift in accordance with prescribed standards.
• Assist in planning maintenance and outage activities.
• Assist in defining, ordering and procuring all required parts.
• Respond in a timely manner to callouts and work overtime as required.
• Perform analytical tests as needed (i.e. PH, Conductivity, methane, H2S, moisture).
• Implement all safety procedures including lockout tag‑out procedures.
• Perform all aspects of hazardous waste handling and management in accordance with training. Duties may range from filling of waste containers, proper labeling, movement of containers, completing appropriate paperwork, and signing of hazardous waste shipping manifests or receiving hazardous products.

Essential Education

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Essential Experience

• Intermediate Electrical, Chemical and Mechanical experience.
• Previous landfill gas operation experience a plus, minimum of 1–3 years in landfill gas processing, chemical plant operations, industrial gas operations, or power plant operations or equivalent.
• Understanding of process control systems as applied to landfill gas collection and processing.
• Technical / troubleshooting skills with ability to read and understand complex technical manuals and schematics.
• Understanding a variety of sensors and transducer systems, calibrate, and troubleshoot different types of pressure, level, flow and temperature sensors, understand the complete plant process and how it’s affected by the control system, including troubleshooting mechanical systems as required.
• Knowledge of basic math, gas chemistry, piping and instrumentation drawings.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow established procedures with minimal amount of general supervision (i.e., work independently).
• Ability to recognize colors, able to distinguish between the red and green status indicators on PLC and wire colors.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively to employees of the organization.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Proficient using computers (experience using MS Word, Excel and email systems) and monitoring equipment to measure, record and make adjustments within operating parameters, perform fault finding and repair as well as required scheduled maintenance.
• Basic chemical and mechanical experience.
• Hands‑on mechanical and process equipment.
• Previous landfill and or gas processing experience.

Must possess a valid driver's license, and must pass background check, physical, hearing and DOT drug test.

Desirable Criteria

• 3+ years’ experience in landfill gas processing, or power plant operations
• Any technical certification or training is a plus.

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!

Pay (Base)

[$31–$32]

Paid Vacation

Depends on years of relevant industry experience, ranging from 120–240 hours of vacation per year for full‑time employees (60–240 hours for part‑time employees). Eligible for 9 paid holidays per year and 2 personal choice holidays.

Additional Benefits and Compensation

• Quarterly Momentum Bonus
• 401(k) Program
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short‑Term Disability
• Long‑Term Disability

Parental Leave

Up to 8 weeks’ paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child.

Company Mission

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.