Operations Technician

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

At our Southern Illinois facility in De Soto, IL, we convert landfill gas into pipeline quality natural gas (High Btu or Renewable Natural Gas). Our Operations Technician operates the landfill gas processing facility. We process the landfill gas by removing the majority of the non-methane components including CO2, water, sulfur and volatile and non-volatile organic compounds to attain pipeline quality.

The RNG Operator will operate and maintain Landfill gas to High BTU processing facility; which will include Guild gas process, Gas Compressors, CO2 removal system, Thermal-Oxidizers, and H2S removal systems. We also perform intermediate to sophisticated level Instrument and Control repair, maintenance, calibration and solving.

The work schedule for this position will be Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm. Must be available for on-call duty on a rotating basis. The schedule is subject to change per business needs and management discretion.

Key accountabilities

• Own the safe operation of the plant during assigned shift in the most efficient and productive method to maintain compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and prescribed safety and environmental standards.
• Make periodic inspections of plant equipment to resolve accurate and normal operating conditions. Check and record operational data such as fluid levels, temperatures and pressures, compare to trends and have the ability to make corrections as needed.
• Review daily operating reports and other records to ensure specified operating characteristics in control of the plant equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and solving on plant instrumentation and equipment.
• Detect and correct faulty and malfunctioning mechanical and electrical components, devices and equipment.
• Operate sophisticated instrumentation and process control systems.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures using testing devices such as ohmmeters and voltmeters.
• Tackle and repair electrical system wiring from control wiring up to 480 volts. Install, remove and modify equipment.
• Advise Lead Operation Technician and Regional Manager of shutdown or major changes in power output of unit.
• Maintain all plant equipment and structures per manufactures and Archaea Energy guidelines.
• Maintain a clean work space including the plant building, control room, rest room, break room and grounds.
• 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.
• Responds in a timely manner to callouts and works overtime as the need arises.
• Perform analytical tests as needed (i.e. PH, Conductivity, methane, H2S, moisture).
• Support all facets of Hazardous waste handling and management in accordance with training. Duties may range from filling of waste containers, accurate labeling, movement of containers, completing appropriate paperwork, and signing of Hazardous waste shipping manifest or receiving hazardous products.
• This position requires 25%-50% travel per month (First 12 months in the position will require 50% travel per month when hired for a new plant. Travel requirement will reduce to 25% per month when working at an existing plant or in year 2 and beyond for a new plant).

Essential education

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.

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Essential experience

• Intermediate Electrical, Chemical and Mechanical experience.
• Previous landfill gas operation experience a plus, minimum of 1-3 years in landfill gas processing, chemical plant operations, industrial gas operations, or power plant operations or equivalent.
• Understanding of process control systems as applied to landfill gas collection and processing.
• Technical / Solving skills with ability to read and understand sophisticated technical manuals and schematics.
• Understanding a variety of sensors and transducer systems, calibrate, and solve different types of pressure, level, flow and temperature sensors, understand the complete plant process and how it’s affected by the control system, including fixing mechanical systems as the need arises.
• Knowledge of basic math, gas chemistry, piping and instrumentation drawings.
• Follow established procedures with minimal amount of general supervision (i.e., work independently).
• Ability to recognize colors, able to distinguish between the red and green status indicators on PLC and wire colors.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak optimally to employees of the organization.
• Ability to tackle practical problems and take care of concrete variables.
• Proficient using computers (experience using MS Word, Excel and email systems) and supervising equipment to measure, record and make adjustments within operating parameters, perform fault finding and repair as well as required scheduled maintenance.
• Hands-on mechanical and process equipment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, must pass hearing and DOT drug test

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)? $31/hour - $32/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!