Shop Technician

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. bp is committed to investing in lower carbon energy to reach net zero by 2050. Bioenergy is one of bp’s five transition growth engines to support the global energy transition.

bp, through Archaea, focuses on 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.

Introductory Employment Period

Your employment with Archaea will begin with an introductory period of 90 days, starting from your first day of work. This period supports your transition into the role and allows both you and the Company to ensure a strong mutual fit. During this time, performance, conduct, and reliability will be assessed against expectations and company values, with guidance and feedback provided to help you succeed.

During the introductory period, your supervisor will evaluate your ability to meet the following expectations:

• 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, performance will be reviewed. If satisfactory, continued at-will employment will be confirmed. If not, employment may be terminated at the end of the probationary period. Employment is at-will during and after the probationary period.

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.

Key Accountabilities

• Strong dedication to safety and active participation in safety training.
• Maintains a solid understanding of how a landfill gas power plant’s systems interact.
• Maintains detailed understanding of gaseous-fueled reciprocating engines, specifically Caterpillar G3520C and/or G3516A.
• Performs major equipment and engine repairs, tune-ups, rebuilds, and overhauls on landfill gas engines and equipment.
• Rebuilds all plant equipment on- and off-line.
• Welds, fabricates, and machines parts for engine rebuilds and overhauls.
• Maintains an inventory of tools, parts, fluids, and other supplies for shop operations.
• Ability to draw a schematic of all systems and provide a written description of system operation.
• Occasionally provides onsite support to power plants for major maintenance operations and/or operational capacity.
• Performs rebuilds of standard high-volume power plant components.
• Performs rebuilds of advanced components such as vacuum pumps, gas blowers, and heat exchangers.
• Assists other company facilities as directed by management.
• Completes company and regulatory training.
• Overtime may be required to meet business needs.

Essential Education

High School Diploma required.

Essential Experience

• Experience with plant operations and maintenance.
• Experience with precision machining equipment.
• Unyielding dedication to safety and ability to positively represent the company’s safety culture.
• Knowledge of basic hand tools.
• Basic mechanical and electrical experience and/or training.
• Ability to understand and comprehend basic operation of all power plant equipment.
• Ability to read and comprehend equipment manuals.
• Work hours: Monday – Friday, 6:00 am – 4:30 pm. Schedule is subject to change per business needs and management discretion.
• Overtime may be required to meet 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 diverse approaches. We aim to support our people to learn and grow in an inclusive environment where everyone is respected and treated fairly. If you have the right skills, commitment, and courage to help us invest in today’s energy system and build tomorrow’s, apply today!

Compensation & Benefits

Base pay range: $22/hour – $24/hour.

Note: The posted pay range is a genuine estimate of the base compensation at the time of posting. This position offers paid vacation based on years of relevant industry experience (120–240 hours per year for full-time, 60–240 hours for part-time), 9 paid holidays per year, and 2 personal choice holidays. For details on how vacation and holidays are calculated, see the BP benefits site.

BP provides a comprehensive reward and wellbeing package, including:

• Quarterly Momentum Bonus
• 401K Program
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability

You will play a key part in helping bp achieve its net-zero ambition by 2050 or sooner. Apply today!

Travel & Relocation

Travel may be required for this role; travel is negotiable. This role is not eligible for relocation assistance. Remote work is not available.

Skills

Control of Work, Cost-conscious decision-making, Maintenance general, Procedures and practices, Reliability general, Risk Management, Safety Leadership, Turnaround general

Legal & Accessibility

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on protected characteristics. Individuals with accessibility needs may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process. If you are selected and role-appropriate, employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy, including pre-placement drug screening, medical review, and background checks.