Operations Technician

Operations Technician

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Archaea Energy, a bp company, is a leader in landfill gas to energy and the largest renewable natural gas (RNG) producer in the United States. 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.

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.

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.

• 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

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 in the position will require 50% travel per month when hired for a new plant; travel requirement will reduce to 25% per month when working at an existing plant or in year 2 and beyond for a new plant).

• 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’s and Archaea Energy guidelines.
• Maintain a clean workspace 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…