Wellfield Technician
Company: BP Energy
Location: Boardman
Posted on: June 27, 2025
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Job Description:
Entity: Supply, Trading & Shipping Job Family Group: Operations
Group Job Description: About Archaea bp is committed to investing
in lower carbon energy so we can meet our ambition to reach net
zero by 2050. And while we’re still mostly in oil and gas today,
bioenergy is one of our five transition growth engines and a key
focus to help us support the global energy transition. 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. The team operates around 50 sites in 32 states with a
robust development pipeline. About the role [A short, sharp and
descriptive role summary – concisely tell the candidate what the
role is, an outline of its objectives and how they link with
Archaea’s overall strategy. Describe the team, key stakeholders and
any unique selling points of team culture. Use bullet points where
possible.] Key accountabilities Responsible for the operation of
the wellfield during the assigned shift in the most efficient and
productive method to maintain compliance with the site-specific
Title V Operating Permit, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and
prescribed safety and environmental standards as well as compliance
with applicable state, federal and local rules, and regulations.
Maintains daily logs and obtains readings in accordance with
prescribed standards. Follows all plant and landfill safety
policies and procedures. Uses required personal protective
equipment at all times and performs all duties in a safe and
efficient manner. (safety shoes, safety vest, hearing protection,
safety glasses, gloves, chemical protection and H2S monitoring
equipment). Maintains a clean workspace including the plant
building, control room, rest room, break room and grounds. Writes
routine reports and correspondence. Performs landfill tuning duties
by recording and storing data as required. Adjusts/tunes wellfield
as required to maximize gas quantity and quality. Maintains
wellfield data base and associated logs to meet regulatory and
corporate compliance requirements. Documents wellhead readings,
coordinates, communicates, and verifies corrective actions in order
to maintain continuous compliance. Observes applicable safety and
environmental regulations while performing assigned tasks. *
Assists supervisory staff with operational planning of construction
projects and gas collection field expansions. Ensures project
compliance with government rules, regulations, the site-specific
Title V Permit and NSPS guidelines. Responds to callouts in a
timely manner and works overtime as required. Maintains cleanliness
and upkeep of the facility all-terrain vehicle. Ensures that all
analytical equipment calibrations and recordkeeping is current.
Acquires knowledge of all gas collection equipment. Performs
analytical tests and documents as required, example: Calibration of
data collection and gas analysis instruments. Essential education
Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent. Essential experience
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.
Understanding of process control systems as applied to landfill gas
collection and processing. Knowledge of basic math, gas chemistry,
piping and instrumentation drawings. Ability to read blueprints and
follow established procedures with minimal amount of general
supervision (i.e., work independently). Ability to read and
interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to add, subtract,
multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers,
common fractions, and decimals. Demonstrated use of a calculator to
perform the above calculations is sufficient. Ability to write
routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to
employees of the organization. Ability to solve practical problems
and deal with a variety of concrete variables. 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) Ability to work outdoors year-round
in rugged terrain. Previous landfill and or gas processing
experience. Must possess a valid driver’s license, must pass
background check, physical, hearing and DOT drug test. Desirable
criteria 3 years’ experience in landfill gas processing, or power
plant operations. Any technical certification or training is a plus
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)? $24 - $27/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 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 (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.
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