Operations Technician - Intern
Bp
Operations
Pennsylvania, USA
Posted on Apr 14, 2026
Entity:
Gas & Low Carbon Energy
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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.
About the role
The Operations Technician is responsible for the overall safe operation, maintenance, and performance of a landfill gas to Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) processing facility.
Key Accountabilities
Manage the safe operation of the plant during assigned shift in the most efficient and productive method to maintain compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and prescribed safety and environmental standards.
Make periodic inspections of plant equipment to determine proper and normal operating conditions. Check and record operational data such as fluid levels, temperatures and pressures, compare to trends and have the ability to make corrections as needed.
Review daily operating reports and other records to ensure specified operating characteristics in control of the plant equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on plant instrumentation and equipment.
Detect and correct faulty and malfunctioning mechanical and electrical components, devices and equipment.
Operate advanced instrumentation and process control systems.
Diagnose equipment malfunctions during emergencies and direct activities to restore normal operation or to shut down malfunctioning unit.
Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures using testing devices such as ohmmeters and voltmeters.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical system wiring from control wiring up to 480 volts. Install, remove and modify equipment.
Notify Lead Operation Technician and Regional Manager of shutdown or major changes in power output of unit.
Maintain all plant equipment and structures in accordance with manufactures and Aria Energy guidelines.
Maintain a clean work space including the plant building, control room, rest room, break room and grounds.
Write routine reports and correspondence.
Maintain daily operation logs for shift in accordance with prescribed standards.
Assist in planning maintenance and outage activities.
Assist in defining, ordering and procuring all required parts.
Responds in a timely manner to callouts and work overtime as required.
Perform analytical tests as needed (i.e. PH, Conductivity, methane, H2S, moisture).
Implement all safety procedures to included lockout tag out procedures.
Perform 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 products.
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