Operations Data Engineer

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.

About the role

The Operations Data Engineer will configure, troubleshoot, and maintain the plant historian and data infrastructure for all asset types in operations. The position is expected to understand equipment deployed at each facility and will work directly with TECH, Field Services, and Operations Planning to develop and execute improvements in the plant historian and other data keeping sources.

The primary focuses for this position are management of Ignition and Aveva data infrastructures, PLC development & installation, and HMI development & installation.  Travel requirement of 25%.

Key accountabilities

• Maintains data infrastructure for all operating sites through the Ignition and Aveva platforms
• Troubleshoots and resolves data communications loss between field sites and back-office TECH infrastructure
• Creates and manages TAG-DEVICE interface for all operating sites to ensure accuracy of data descriptions
• Collaborates with Operations and TECH to locate and execute new TAG data feeds into existing enterprise reporting infrastructure
• Creates, edits, and automates reports in Ignition and Aveva for use in environmental and revenue compliance programs
• Assists with the development of HMI and PLC controls for new facilities.
• Ability to locate and create device-tag relationships within plant HMI and PLC programs
• Works closely with all engineering disciplines as well as operations staff to support accurate and complete data storage at operating sites.

Essential education

A bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, information technology, data science, or a related engineering field 3-5 years of related experience in a technical role using Ignition, Aveva or similar data storage platforms.

Essential experience

• 3-5 year’s experience with Ignition, Aveva, or similar data storage platforms
• Strong familiarity with Kepware, including setup, driver configuration, and ongoing maintenance to support reliable industrial connectivity.
• Experience with natural gas or LFG fueled engines in either power generation or gas compression applications
• Previous experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting, preferably GE/Fanuc or GE Intelligent Platforms (Proficy Machine Edition or Cimplicity)
• Familiar with HMI programming or troubleshooting (no specific manufacturer)
• Experience working with and troubleshooting VFD motor controls and basic process control equipment (pressure, flow, temperature sensors)
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Outlook; SQL; Rockwell RSLogix 5000, Rockwell FactroyTalk, GE/Fanuc and GE Intelligent platforms; Ignition; Aveva. Experience with other PLC and HMI programming platforms is highly desirable.

Why join us?

Delivering a better and more balanced energy system requires many different approaches and solutions. All of us have a part to play. We aim to support our people to learn and grow in an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. So, if you have the right skills, commitment and courage to help us invest in today’s energy system and build out tomorrow’s, apply today!

How much do we pay? $102,900 - $147,000. *Note that the pay range listed for this position is a genuinely expected and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.

This position offers paid vacation depending on your years of relevant industry experience and will range from 120 – 240 hours of vacation per year for full times employees (60 - 240 hours of vacation per year for part time employees). You will also be eligible for 9 paid holidays per year and 2 personal choice holidays. You may learn more about how we calculate paid vacation and view our generous vacation and holiday schedules at