What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Techinican position at BP Americas, Inc.?
**Job Title:** Operations Technician
**Job Family Group:** Operations Group
**Entity:
Trading & Shipping
Job Summary:
As an Operations Technician at BP Americas, Inc., you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our landfill gas to energy facility. Your responsibilities will include operating and maintaining Landfill gas to High BTU processing facilities, performing intermediate to sophisticated level Instrument and Control repair, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
Schedule:
The work schedule for this position will be Monday through Friday, 7am-3:30pm, with occasional on-call duty on a rotating basis. The schedule is subject to change per business needs and management discretion.
Responsibilities and Duties:
* Own the safe operation of the plant during assigned shift in the most efficient and productive method to maintain compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and prescribed safety and environmental standards.
* Make periodic inspections of plant equipment to resolve 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 are in control of the plant equipment.
* Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on plant instrumentation and equipment.
* Detect faulty and malfunctioning mechanical and electrical components, devices, and equipment.
* Operate sophisticated instrumentation and process control systems.
* Diagnose equipment malfunctions during emergencies and direct activities to restore normal operation or to shut down malfunctioning unit.
* Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures using testing devices such as ohmmeters and voltmeters.
* Troubleshoot 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 in accordance with manufacturers' and Archaea Energy guidelines.
* Maintain a clean workspace, including the plant building, control room, rest room, break room, and grounds.
* Write routine reports and correspondence.
* Maintain daily operation logs for shift in accordance with prescribed standards.
* Assist in planning maintenance and outage activities.
* Assist in defining, ordering, and procuring all required parts.
* Respond in a timely manner to callouts and work overtime.
* Perform analytical tests as needed (i.e., pH, conductivity, methane, H2S, moisture).
* Implement all safety procedures, including lockout tag-out procedures.
* 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).
Qualifications and Skills:
* Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.
* 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.
* Technical/Troubleshooting skills with the ability to read and understand sophisticated safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and schematics.
* Understanding a variety of sensors and transducer systems, calibrate, and troubleshoot different types of pressure, level, flow, and temperature sensors, understand the complete plant process and how it is affected by the control system, including troubleshooting mechanical systems as the need arises.
* Knowledge of basic math, gas chemistry, piping, and instrumentation drawings.
* Ability to recognize colors, able to distinguish between the red and green status indicators on PLC and wire colors.
* Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
* Ability to speak efficiently to employees of the organization.
* Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
* 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 physical, hearing, and DOT drug test.
Benefits:
BP Americas, Inc. 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.
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 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. 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.
