Plant Operator
Job in
Lawrenceville, Brunswick County, Virginia, 23868, USA
Listed on 2026-03-04
Listing for:
BP Americas, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-04
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Waste Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
** Entity:*
* Gas & Low Carbon Energy
** Job Family Group:*
* Operations Group
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* Job Description:
*
* ** 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. 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.
** 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 set forth above, your continued at-will employment will be confirmed.
If, however, you do not successfully demonstrate performance consistent with the criteria set forth 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.
** About the role*
* The plant operator is responsible for the overall safe operation, maintenance and performance of a reciprocating engine in a landfill gas fueled power plant
** Key accountabilities*
* + Performs facility inspections, maintenance and repairs of plant equipment.
+ Monitors and adjusts plant system controls to maximize performance and prevent equipment failure.
+ Responds to plant alarms by taking appropriate corrective action and execute plant shut-down and start-up procedures.
+ Maintains plant compliance with state and federal permitting requirements, complete all daily, monthly, or annual reporting per requirements.
+ Performs maintenance tasks as necessary (i.e. repair or replace worn or broken parts and equipment).
+ Performs administrative duties as necessary including daily, weekly, monthly logs and reports (i.e. unit conditions, maintenance, operations, performance, and downtime).
+ Maintains an inventory of tools, parts, fluids and other supplies for plant operations.
+ Communicate and coordinate plant activities with clients (utility company and landfill personnel).
+ Assists other Company facilities as directed by management.
+ Completes all Company and regulatory training.
+ Strong commitment to safety and active participation in safety training.
+ Performs random security inspections and various security checks around the plant.
+ Responds to all plant call outs 24/7, on assigned days, in case of any emergencies and failures.
+ Overtime maybe required to meet various business needs.
+ Interprets electrical schematics and circuits for troubleshooting.
+ Understands compliance on emissions and regulatory conditions.
+ Understands manipulation of engine performance to meet desired emissions.
+ Performs all aspects of Hazardous waste handling and management in accordance with training. Duties may range from filling of waste containers, proper labeling, movement of containers, completing appropriate paperwork, and signing of Hazardous waste shipping manifest or receiving hazardous…
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