Wellfield Technician

bp•Boardman, OR

31d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

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, The Wellfield Technician is responsible for the overall safe operation, maintenance, and performance of a landfill gas wellfield.

Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.
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.

Nice To Haves

3+ years’ experience in landfill gas processing, or power plant operations.
Any technical certification or training is a plus

Responsibilities

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.