Plant Operator

Job Title

Plant Operator/Technician

Entity

Gas & Low Carbon Energy

Job Family

Operations Group

Company Overview

Archaea Energy, a leader in the landfill gas to energy industry, has an immediate opening for a Plant Operator/Technician at our Colonie Land Fill Gas to Electric Plant in Cohoes, NY. We are seeking candidates with 1–5 years of operation & maintenance experience on mobile or stationary engine generator sets up to 1500 kW. Specific experience monitoring plant operations, performing maintenance and repairs on CAT G3500 and G3600 gas engines or similar piston engines, controls, generators and ancillary equipment is desired.

Introductory Employment Period

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 above, your continued at-will employment will be confirmed. If you do not successfully demonstrate performance consistent with the criteria 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.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Demonstrate a strong dedication to safety culture.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair plant equipment.
• Monitor and adjust plant system controls to improve performance and prevent equipment failure.
• Respond to plant alarms under supervision to determine corrective actions and implement plant shut-down and start-up procedures.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal permitting requirements; complete all daily, monthly, or annual reporting as required.
• Perform maintenance tasks such as repairing or replacing worn or broken parts and equipment.
• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly logs and reports (unit conditions, maintenance, operations, performance, downtime).
• Manage inventory of tools, parts, fluids, and other supplies for plant operations.
• Communicate and coordinate plant activities with clients (utility company and landfill personnel).
• Assist other Company facilities as advised by management.
• Complete all Company and regulatory training.
• Perform random security inspections and various security checks around the plant.
• Perform landfill tuning duties in recording and storing data as needed.
• Adjust/tune well field as needed to improve gas quantity and quality.

Qualifications & Skills

• Steadfast dedication to safety and the ability to positively represent the company’s safety culture.
• 1–5 years of operation and maintenance experience on mobile or stationary engine generator sets up to 1500 kW.
• Ability to read and interpret operations and safety manuals; basic troubleshooting and repair techniques on plant equipment.
• Digital literacy (Word, Excel, PLC, and email systems).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Overtime may be required to meet business needs.
• Physical ability to lift up to 60 lbs, crouch, bend, and kneel for extended periods; work in environments with loud noises and high heat.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Pre-employment drug test and background check required. This role is a safety-sensitive position. Post-offer candidates must pass pre-employment drug testing, which screens for prohibited substances, including marijuana and cannabinoids (CBD). More information about bp US Drug & Alcohol Misuse Policy.

Pay & Benefits

Base pay: $29–$30 per hour.

*Note: The pay range listed is a genuine estimate of possible base compensation at the time of posting. This role offers paid vacation based on relevant industry experience, ranging from 120–240 hours per year for full-time employees (60–240 hours for part-time). Eligible for 9 paid holidays per year and 2 personal holidays. See benefits information for details on vacation calculations and schedules. bp also offers parental leave (up to 8 weeks paid) for birth or adoption. Additional benefits include a discretionary annual bonus program, long-term incentive program, and retirement benefits including a 401(k) match. Health, vision, dental insurance, life, short-term and long-term disability are also provided. Visit our website for more information.

Travel

Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role.

Relocation

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Remote Work

This position is not available for remote work.

Skills & Competencies

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

Legal & Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on protected characteristics such as race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability. Individuals with accessibility needs 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 selected for a position, employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy, including pre-placement drug screening, medical review, and background checks.