Operations Technician

Operations Technician

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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.

Your employment will begin with an introductory period of 90 days, starting from your first day of work. This period supports your transition into the role and provides an opportunity for both you and the Company to ensure a strong mutual fit. During this time, we’ll work together to assess your performance, conduct, and reliability against expectations and values, offering guidance and feedback to help you succeed.

During this period, your supervisor will evaluate your ability to meet the expectations of the 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, your performance will be reviewed. Successful demonstration of satisfactory performance confirms at‑will employment. Failure results in termination after the probationary period.

Employment with Archaea is at‑will both during the probationary period and after.

The Operations Technician is responsible for the 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 50%, reducing to 25% thereafter).

• Manage safe operation of the plant during assigned shift, maintaining compliance with SOPs and safety/economic standards.
• Make periodic inspections of plant equipment to determine proper operating conditions; record operational data, compare to trends, and correct as needed.
• Review daily operating reports and other records to ensure specified operating characteristics.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on plant instrumentation and equipment.
• Detect and correct faulty and malfunctioning mechanical and electrical components.
• Operate advanced instrumentation and process control systems.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions during emergencies and direct activities to restore normal operation or shutdown units.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits using ohmmeters and voltmeters.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical system wiring up to 480 V; install, remove, and modify equipment.
• Notify Lead Operation Technician and Regional Manager of shutdown or major changes in power output.
• Maintain all plant equipment and structures in accordance with manufacturer and Aria Energy guidelines.
• Maintain a clean workspace, including plant building, control room, restroom, break room, and grounds.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Maintain daily operation logs for shift per 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 (PH, Conductivity, methane, H₂S, moisture).
• Implement all safety procedures, including lock‑out tag‑out.
• Perform all aspects of hazardous waste handling and management, including filling, labeling, moving containers, completing paperwork, and signing shipping manifests.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Intermediate electrical, chemical and mechanical experience.
• Minimum 1–3 years in landfill gas processing, chemical plant operations, industrial gas operations, or power plant operations.
• Understanding of process control…