Senior Manager, Field Service & Maintenance

Job summary

Entity:

Supply, Trading & Shipping

Job Family Group:

Operations Group

Job Description:

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 Senior Field Service Manager manages the team of Field Service and Maintenance employees in support of plant operations. The manager serves as technical expert over Electrical, Instrumentation, Controls (EI&C) and Mechanical support issues, consulting with Archaea team members to solve complex problems. This individual is responsible for establishing and ensuring adherence to preventive maintenance programs across Operations fleet (compression, electrical, instrumentation). This is a hands-on position requiring direct involvement in ensuring facilities have resources for troubleshooting and resolving issues at site. This person will also leads and mentors Field Service and Maintenance professionals, overseeing fleet maintenance, optimizing performance, ensuring safety and compliance, managing maintenance/service budgets, and maximizing asset reliability through preventive maintenance programs. This position will manage a team of technicians across several operating states and assets in the US. Travel requirement of 50% and will vary based on plant outages, maintenance, and startup activities.

Key accountabilities

Lead and support Field Service and Maintenance professionals as direct reports, ensuring fleet performance, maintenance efficiency, and service quality.

Establish and implement company standards for condition-based monitoring for rotating equipment fleet (vibration, alignment, oil sampling, etc).

Manage system for tracking equipment failures and RCFA data associated with that equipment.

Establish and implement Preventive Maintenance strategy for new equipment and work with Operations to maintain schedule attainment and quality in PMs.

Partner with Field Operations to plan and execute annual outages at all facilities.

Maintains current knowledge of the latest codes, standards, and best practices for mechanical safety for personnel and equipment protection. Fulfills the role of technical expert regarding mechanical and general process safety in the workplace and always sets a positive example of the company safety culture. Approaches design with safety and long-term serviceability as top priorities.

Provides on-site and hands-on support for all facility mechanical systems troubleshooting, repair, testing and upgrading needs.

Manage budgets related to maintenance program and cost controls for team, balancing quality service with cost efficiency.

Oversee the allocation of parts, tools, and Field Service & Maintenance manpower to maximize fleet uptime and minimize unplanned downtime.

Manage the end-of-life strategy for aging equipment, including refurbishment, repowering, or decommissioning.

Participate in contract management process, vendor negotiations, and service agreements to optimize external support where needed.

Responsibilities include after-hours support during normal work week, weekends, and holidays.

Assists with planning and scheduling of routine maintenance of plant equipment.

Reviews work schedules, assignments, and rotations for team members.

Works with company management to create and maintain the annual operating budget for the department.

Participates in employee hiring process.

Ensures all employees are properly trained on the requirements of their respective position.

Reviews, approves, and submits employee timesheets and expense reimbursements.

Provides employees with honest and timely feedback and coaching on performance.

Conducts annual performance reviews with employees.

Prepares weekly and monthly equipment reliability reports and others as required.

Conducts weekly/biweekly status calls for all employees in team.

The travel requirement is 50% per month. Travel will vary based on plant outages, maintenance, and startup activities.

Assists the Sr Director of Maintenance on special projects nation-wide.

This is not a complete list of duties, Field Service & Maintenance managers may be required to perform additional duties deemed necessary by management.

Essential education

Bachelors in Engineering or Technical Field or 10+ years of plant operations and maintenance experience in a RNG plant, power plant, or other Chemical processing plant.

Essential experience

Bachelors in Engineering or Technical Field.

10+ years of plant operations and maintenance experience in a RNG plant, power plant, or other Chemical processing plant.

6+ years of management experience or demonstrated leadership skills.

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills

Ability to manage priorities and workflow

Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

Acute attention to detail

Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects

Proficient on Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines

Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions

Creative, flexible, and innovative team player

Must be available to travel up to 50% of the time and able to prioritize travel and decisions based on needs of the plants.

Must pass DOT drug test and DOT drug test history check.

Why join us?

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)? $110,000 - $158,000

- 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:

Discretionary Annual Bonus Program

Quarterly Momentum Bonus

Long-Term Incentive Plan

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!

Travel Requirement

Up to 50% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Agility core practices, Agility core practices, Asset health monitoring, Asset Life Cycle Management, Asset Management, Commercial Acumen, Cost-conscious decision-making, Cost Leadership, Cost Performance Management, Decision Making, Defect Elimination, Digital fluency, Equipment criticality assessment, Equipment strategies, Facilitation, Group Problem Solving, Influencing, Maintenance, history and coding, Maintenance fundamentals, OMS and bp requirements, Plant Economics, Presenting, Process Safety Management, Reliability Fundamentals, Reliability in Design {+ 8 more}

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.