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BP Americas, Inc. Plant Operator in Little Plymouth, Virginia

Entity:

Trading & Shipping

Job Family Group:

Operations Group

Job Description:

Job Summary

Archaea Energy, a leader in the landfill gas to energy industry has an immediate opening for Plant Operator I. This is the entry level classification in the Power Plant Operator Advancement Program. An individual participates in INGENCO’S training program and learns to perform general operational duties under close supervision. Individuals normally advance to the Plant Operator II classification after gaining experience and meeting the requirements of the higher level classification.

SCHEDULE: 10 days on 7a-3p and 4 days off with rotating weekend for morning checks, requires on-call 24/7 on a rotating basis. The schedule is subject to change per business needs and management discretion.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Observes operation of plant equipment and process for normal operation and learns to identify developing problems.

  • Assist plant operators or other crafts in performing preventive and minor corrective maintenance on production engines, gas blowers and associated equipment.

  • Learns to record operating data such as hours of operation, generator production, and fuel usage using computers.

  • Learns to troubleshoot and correct equipment failures, abnormal operating conditions, and report abnormalities to supervision.

  • Learns duties for receiving and transferring fuel per spill plan guidelines.

  • Learns to collect samples of fuel received and perform analysis for quality.

  • Maintains plant appearance by cleaning, cutting grass, painting as required.

  • Assist in repairing, replacing, and maintaining plumbing lines, light fixtures.

  • Assist in cleaning and replacing parts of electrical and wiring devices, generators, and boilers.

  • Assist mechanics or craftsman in cleaning, overhauling, and replacing engines, generators, motors, pumps and associated equipment.

  • Uses hand and power tools such as drills, hydraulic presses, and band saws.

  • This is not a complete list of duties. Operators may be required to perform additional duties deemed necessary by management.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Graduation from high (or GED) and one-year related work experience OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

  • Unyielding dedication to safety and able to positively represent the company’s safety culture.

  • Work hours vary by plant. The work schedule is subject to change per business needs and management discretion.

  • This position will be on call 24/7, on a rotating basis, in case of any emergencies and failures.

  • Overtime maybe required to meet various business needs.

  • Must possess ability to read and interpret operations and safety manuals, analyze, and apply basic troubleshooting and repair techniques on plant equipment.

  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

  • Must possess a valid driver’s license.

  • Pre-employment physical, drug test and background check required.

Benefits

Archaea Energy 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. Visit our website at www.archaeaenergy.com.

Archaea Energy is a bp company. bp is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. View our policy statement.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

If you are a US-based applicant or you are applying to a position in the US and you are an individual with disability or a disabled veteran, and would like any type of assistance to apply or to access or to attend any recruitment or selection event, system or process, we would like to help you to ensure that your application process goes as smoothly as possible. If you need assistance, information or answers to your questions, feel free to contact us or have any of your representatives contact us at humanresources@archaea.energy.

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces Federal laws that protect you from discrimination in employment. If you believe you’ve been discriminated against at work or in applying for a job, the EEOC may be able to help. Read the Know Your Rights poster or visit the EEOC website for more information.

Archaea is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled employer


bp’s EEO/AAP policy: https://exploreyourbenefits.com/pdf/BP-America-Equal-Opportunity-and-Affirmative-Action-Policy.pdf

Travel Requirement

Up to 25% 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, Operations and maintenance, Procedures and practices, Reliability general, Risk Management, Safety, Safety Leadership, Troubleshooting, 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 disabilities may request a reasonable 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 accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations.

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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