Landfill Dewatering Specialist

Entity:

Gas & Low Carbon Energy

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.

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 Landfill Dewatering Specialist is responsible for the safe and effective installation, inspection, operation, and maintenance of sumps, pumps, air supply lines, force main systems, air compressors, and related equipment utilized for liquid removal from the landfill gas collection system. Measurement and recording of well depths and liquid levels and assistance with general wellfield tuning and operation and maintenance activities are also required. This position is based at our Ashland, KY facility.  

Key accountabilities

• Performs installation, inspection, trouble shooting, cleaning, and replacement of pumps.
• Performs installation, inspection, trouble shooting, and repair of equipment such as air lines, force main lines, valves, and compressors necessary for sump and gas well dewatering.
• Collects data regarding pump function and liquid levels in wells and sumps, including depth to bottom, depth to liquid, pump counts, etc.
• Assists wellfield technicians with general operation and maintenance of the gas collection and control system, including reading and tuning of wells, inspection of flare and blower systems, and other activities as required to ensure proper operation and compliance.
• Follows all plant and landfill safety policies and procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment (safety shoes, hard hat, safety vest, hearing protection, safety glasses, task-appropriate gloves, chemical protection, flame resistance clothing, H2S monitoring equipment, etc.). Completes all required safety trainings and certifications.
• Assists supervisory staff with operational planning of construction projects and wellfield expansions.
• Maintains daily logs and obtains readings in accordance with prescribed standards.
• Keeps accurate electronic and written records and documentation for all work performed and data collected; writes routine reports and correspondence.                         
• Maintains wellfield database information to meet landfill and regulatory standards, as applicable.
• Observes applicable environmental regulations while performing all tasks.
• Ensures project compliance with government rules, regulations, the