Operations Technician

About Archaea

bp is committed to investing in lower carbon energy so we can meet our ambition to reach net zero by 2050. 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.

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 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 (SOPs) 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 manufacturers and Aria 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.
• Responds 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.
• 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).

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.

• 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,…