Plant Operator

Position

Plant Operator/Technician

Location:

Rochelle, Illinois, United States

Employment type:

Full time, Entry level, Professionals.

Archaea Energy, a leader in the landfill gas‑to‑energy industry, has an immediate opening for a Plant Operator/Technician at our Rochelle Plant in Rochelle, IL. Candidates with 1‑5 years of operation & maintenance experience on mobile or stationary engine generator sets up to 1500 kW, and specific experience monitoring plant operations, performing maintenance and repairs on CAT G3500 and G3600 gas engines or similar piston engines, controls, generators, and ancillary equipment is desired.

90 days introductory period starting from first day of work.

Purpose:

support transition into the role, assess performance, conduct, reliability, and fit with company values.

Your supervisor will evaluate ability to meet expectations including:

• Consistent and timely attendance
• Quality and accuracy of work
• Ability to meet deadlines and productivity standards
• Adherence to company policies, procedures, and the bp Code of Conduct
• Professional behavior and collaboration with team members and management

Upon successful completion of the introductory period, employment will be confirmed as at‑will. Failure to meet criteria may result in termination.

• Strong dedication to our safety culture
• Performs facility inspections, maintenance and repairs of plant equipment
• Monitors and adjusts plant system controls to improve performance and prevent equipment failure
• Responds to plant alarms with supervision, learns corrective action and implements shut‑down and start‑up procedures
• Maintains plant compliance with state and federal permitting requirements, completes daily, monthly, or annual reporting
• Performs maintenance tasks such as repair or replacement of worn or broken parts and equipment
• Completes administrative duties including daily, weekly, monthly logs and reports (unit conditions, maintenance, operations, performance, downtime)
• Maintains, orders, and purchases inventory of tools, parts, fluids, and other supplies for plant operations
• Communicates and coordinates plant activities with clients (utility company and landfill personnel)
• Assists other company facilities as advised by management
• Completes all company and regulatory training
• Performs random security inspections and checks around the plant
• Performs landfill tuning duties in recording and storing data as required
• Adjusts/tunes well field to improve gas quantity and quality as required

• Steadfast dedication to safety and ability to positively represent the company’s safety culture
• 1‑5 years of operation and maintenance experience on mobile or stationary engine generator sets up to 1500 kW
• Ability to read and interpret operations and safety manuals, analyze and apply basic troubleshooting and repair techniques on plant equipment
• Digital literacy (Word, Excel, PLC and email systems)
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Overtime may be required to meet business needs
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs, crouch, bend, and kneel for extended periods, work in a loud and hot environment
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Pre‑employment drug test and background check required – safety‑sensitive position
• Post‑offer candidates must submit to and pass pre‑employment drug testing (screens for prohibited substances, including marijuana and cannabinoids) following bp US Drug & Alcohol Misuse Policy ()

Base pay: $26 – $27/hour.

Paid vacation based on years of experience: 120–240 hours per year for full‑time employees; 60–240 hours for part‑time. 9 paid holidays per year plus 2 personal choice holidays.

Parental leave: up to 8 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption of a child.

Discretionary annual bonus program, long‑term incentive program, and generous retirement benefits (401(k) matching, possible pension). Health, vision, dental insurance, life, short‑term and long‑term disability. For additional information, contact benefits@bp.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity, veteran status, or disability status. Individuals with accessibility needs may request accommodations related to bp’s recruiting process. If selected, employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy, including pre‑placement drug screening, medical review, and background checks.