Entity:

Gas & Low Carbon Energy

Job Family Group:

Operations Group

Job Description:

About Archaea

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

About the role

The Shop Technician/Machinist is responsible for learning all aspects of the equipment and engine repair, tune-up, overhaul and rebuild process for a reciprocating engine and other auxiliary equipment used in a landfill gas fueled power plant.

Introductory Employment Period - Archaea:

Your employment with Archaea will begin with an introductory period of 90 days, starting from your first day of work. The introductory period is intended to support your transition into the role and provide an opportunity for both you and the Company to ensure a strong mutual fit. During this time, we’ll work together to assess how your performance, conduct, and reliability align with the expectations of the position and the values of our organization, while also offering guidance and feedback to help you succeed.

During this time, your supervisor will evaluate your ability to meet the expectations of your role, including but not limited to:

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

At the conclusion of the introductory period, your performance will be reviewed. If you successfully demonstrate satisfactory performance consistent with the criteria set forth above, your continued at-will employment will be confirmed.   If, however, you do not successfully demonstrate performance consistent with the criteria set forth above, your employment with Archaea will be terminated at the end of the probationary period. 

Note that, your employment with Archaea is at-will both during the probationary period and if you successfully complete the probationary period.  At-will means that either you or Archaea may terminate your employment at any time, with or without cause, and with or without prior notice.

Key accountabilities

• Strong dedication to safety and active participation in safety training. 

• Maintains a solid understanding of a landfill gas power plants interaction among the various systems and components.

• Maintains a detailed understanding of gaseous fueled reciprocating engines; specifically the Caterpillar G3520C and or G3516A.

• Performs major equipment and engine repairs, tune-ups, rebuilds and overhauls on the landfill gas engines and equipment.

• Rebuilds all plant equipment on and off-line.

• Welds, fabricates and machines parts for the engine rebuilds and overhauls.

• Maintains an inventory of tools, parts, fluids and other supplies for shop operations. 

• Able to draw a schematic of all systems and complete a written description of all system operation.

• Occasionally will be required to provide onsite support to power plants for major maintenance operations and /or for operational capacity.

• Performs rebuilds of standard high volume power plant components.

• Performs rebuilds of advance components such as vacuum pumps, gas blowers and heat exchangers.

• Assists other Company facilities as directed by management.  

• Finishes the Company and regulatory training.

• Overtime maybe required to meet various business needs.  

Essential education

HS Diploma required

Essential experience

• Experience with plant operations and maintenance.

• Experience with precision machining equipment.

• Unyielding dedication to safety and able to positively represent the company’s safety culture.

• Knowledgeable on the use of basic hand tools.

• Basic Mechanical and electrical experience and or training.

• Able to understand and comprehend basic operation of all power plant equipment.

• Read and comprehend equipment manuals.

• The work hours are Monday - Friday, 6am - 3:30pm. The work schedule is subject to change per business needs and management discretion.

• Overtime maybe required to meet various business needs. 

• Some travel may be required.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

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)? $22/hour - $24/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!

Travel Requirement

No travel is 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.