PLANT OPERATOR - BP Americas : Job Details

**Entity:**

Trading & Shipping

**Job Family Group:**

Operations Group

**Job Description:**

Archaea Energy, a leader in the landfill gas to energy industry has an immediate opening for Plant Operator. The Plant Operator participates in INGENCOStraining program to perform general operational duties. We are empowered to advance Operator levels by gaining experience and meeting requirements of the higher level classification!

SCHEDULE: This position requires an 8 on 6 off 6a-2p schedule. Rotating on call during off hours, requires on-call 24/7. The schedule is subject to change per business needs and management discretion.

**Responsibilities and Duties**

+ Ownership of operations of plant equipment and process for normal operation and learns to identify developing problems.

+ Performing preventive and minor corrective maintenance on production engines, gas blowers and auxiliary equipment.

+ Recording operating data such as hours of operation, generator production, and fuel usage using computers.

+ Troubleshooting equipment failures, abnormal operating conditions, and report abnormalities to supervision.

+ Receiving and transferring fuel per spill plan guidelines.

+ Collecting samples of fuel received and performing analysis for quality.

+ Maintains plant appearance by cleaning, cutting grass, and painting as the need arises.

+ Assist in repairing, replacing, and maintaining plumbing lines, light fixtures.

+ Assist in cleaning and replacing parts of electrical and wiring devices, generators, and boilers.

+ Assist in cleaning, overhauling, and replacing engines, generators, motors, pumps and associated equipment.

+ Uses hand and power tools such as drills, hydraulic presses, and band saws.

+ This is not a complete list of duties. Operators may be required to perform additional duties deemed vital by management.

**Qualifications and Skills**

+ Graduation from High School (or GED) and one-year related work experience **OR** any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

+ Safety starts with me! A dedication to safety and able to positively represent the companys safety culture.

+ Work hours may vary by plant. This position will be on call 24/7, on a rotating basis, in case of any emergencies and failures.

+ Overtime maybe required to meet various business needs.

+ 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 drivers license.

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

**Benefits**

Archaea Energy offers a competitive salary commensurate with applicable work experience and a complete benefits package which includes: medical, dental, vision, life insurance programs, a 401K plan, and an incentive program. Visit our website at www.archaeaenergy.com.

**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, Operations and maintenance, Procedures and practices, Reliability general, Risk Management, Safety, Safety Leadership, Troubleshooting, 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 bps 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.