Plant Operator / Mechanic

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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

Archaea Energy, a leader in the landfill gas to energy industry has an immediate opening for a Plant Operator/Technician at our Clinton plant in Morrisonville, NY! We are looking for candidates with 1-5 years of operation & maintenance experience on mobile or stationary engine generator sets up to 1500 kW. 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.

SCHEDULE: Mon-Fri. 7am — 4pm and rotating weekend for morning checks, requires on-call 24/7 on a rotating basis. The schedule is subject to change per business needs and management discretion.

Key accountabilities

Strong dedication 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 designated supervision to learn appropriate corrective action and implement 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 vital (i.e. repair or replace worn or broken parts and equipment).

Performs administrative duties including daily, weekly, monthly logs and reports (i.e. unit conditions, maintenance, operations, performance, and downtime).

Maintains, orders, and purchases 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 advised by management.

Completes all Company and regulatory training.

Performs random security inspections and various security checks around the plant.

Perform landfill tuning duties in recording and storing data as the need arises.

Adjust/ tune well field as the need arises to improve gas quantity and quality.

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent. Essential experience

Steadfast dedication to safety and able 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 1500kW.

Must possess ability to read and interpret operations and safety manuals, analyze and apply basic troubleshooting and repair techniques on plant equipment.

Must possess digital literacy (Word, Excel, PLC and email systems).

The ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision.

Overtime maybe required to meet various business needs.

Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs, crouch, bend, and knell for extended periods of time, and work in an environment of constant loud noises and extreme heat.

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Pre-employment physical, drug test and background check required.

Delivering a better and more balanced energy system requires many different approaches and solutions. All of us have a part to play. We aim to support our people to learn and grow in an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. So, if you have the right skills, commitment and courage to help us invest in today’s energy system and build out tomorrow’s, apply today!

How much do we pay (Base)? $26/hour - $29/hour. *Note that the pay range listed for this position is a genuinely expected and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.

This position offers paid vacation depending on your years of relevant industry experience and will range from 120 – 240 hours of vacation per year for full times employees (60 - 240 hours of vacation per year for part time employees). You will also be eligible for 9 paid holidays per year and 2 personal choice holidays. You may learn more about how we calculate paid vacation and view our generous vacation and holiday schedules at benefits@bp. Bp has a parental leave policy as well, which offers up to 8 weeks’ paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child. Learn more at benefits@bp.

Join our industry-leading team and you’ll receive a reward and wellbeing package to enable your work to fit with your life. These include, but are not limited to:

Quarterly Momentum Bonus

401K Program

Health, Vision, And Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

But above all? You’ll play a key part in helping bp deliver our ambition – to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner and help the world get to net zero. Apply today! Careers

Travel Requirement

Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role 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 Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.