Plant Operator

About the role

Job Family Group: Operations Group

About the role

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

About the role

The plant operator is responsible for the overall safe operation, maintenance and performance of a reciprocating engine in a landfill gas fueled power plant.

Key accountabilities

• Performs facility inspections, maintenance and repairs of plant equipment.
• Monitors and adjusts plant system controls to maximize performance and prevent equipment failure.
• Responds to plant alarms by taking appropriate corrective action and execute plant shut-down and start-up procedures.
• Maintains plant compliance with state and federal permitting requirements, complete all daily, monthly, or annual reporting per requirements.
• Performs maintenance tasks as necessary (i.e. repair or replace worn or broken parts and equipment).
• Performs administrative duties as necessary including daily, weekly, monthly logs and reports (i.e. unit conditions, maintenance, operations, performance, and downtime).
• Maintains an inventory of tools, parts, fluids and other supplies for plant operations.
• Communicate and coordinate plant activities with clients (utility company and landfill personnel).
• Assists other Company facilities as directed by management.
• Completes all Company and regulatory training.
• Strong commitment to safety and active participation in safety training.
• Performs random security inspections and various security checks around the plant.
• Responds to all plant call outs 24/7, on assigned days, in case of any emergencies and failures.
• Overtime maybe required to meet various business needs.
• Interprets electrical schematics and circuits for troubleshooting.
• Understands compliance on emissions and regulatory conditions.
• Understands manipulation of engine performance to meet desired emissions.
• Performs 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 manifest or receiving hazardous products.
• As directed by management, assist with the training of operator apprentices and other operators.
• This is not a complete list of duties. Operators may be required to perform additional duties deemed necessary by management.

Essential education

• HS Diploma required

Essential experience

• 2-3 years of plant operations and maintenance experience.
• Work hours vary by plant. The work schedule is subject to change per business needs and management discretion.
• This position will be on call 24/7, on a rotating basis, in case of any emergencies and failures.
• Must possess ability to read and interpret operations and safety manuals, analyze and apply basic troubleshooting and repair techniques on plant equipment.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Must pass background check, physical, hearing and drug test.

Desirable criteria

• Experience in operations and maintenance on CAT G3500 and G3600 gas engines and auxiliary equipment.
• Any technical certification or training is a plus.
• Must possess various computer skills and have good working knowledge of Word, Excel and email systems

Travel Requirement

• Some travel may be required with this role, this is negotiable
• Relocation Assistance: This role is not eligible for relocation
• Remote Type: This position is not available for remote working

Skills

Control of Work, Cost-conscious decision-making, Maintenance general, Procedures and practices, Reliability general, Risk Management, Safety Leadership, Turnaround general.