Wellfield Superintendent East
Entity: Supply, Trading & Shipping 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 Wellfield Superintendent is responsible for planning, directing, and implementing the overall safe operation, maintenance, and performance of landfill gas wellfields under his or her oversight. This role will require support of a team of wellfield technicians across approximately 3 to 5 sites located primarily in the Eastern PA and Mid-Atlantic region. Regional travel is expected and is estimated to be approximately 75%. Key accountabilities
- Responsible for execution of all wellfield technician duties across assigned sites, primarily through delegation, but via direct performance of work when needed.
- Trains and mentor’s wellfield technicians across assigned sites.
- Monitors wellfield performance to ensure adherence to company and industry standards and compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and guidelines
- Plans and schedules maintenance of wellfield equipment.
- Develops work schedules, assignments, and rotations for employees.
- Participates in the employee hiring process.
- Ensures employees are properly trained for their respective positions.
- Reviews, approves, and submits employee timesheets and expense reports.
- Provides employees with honest and timely feedback and coaching on performance.
- Conducts annual performance reviews with employees.
- Evaluates operations, maintenance, and performance of the wellfields.
- Ensures that the wellfield preventive maintenance program is up to date, and that all documentation and records are filed (electronically or hard copied) appropriately.
- Ensures the daily transmittal of all wellfield data, flare data, and associated operating reports and spreadsheets.
- Maintains all assigned operating logs in proper order, including flare logs, inspection logs, SSM forms, etc.
- Assists with the planning, implementing, and scheduling of all maintenance, training, wellfield expansions and special projects.
- Works with plant personnel as needed to ensure that daily production reports, flow meter data, greenhouse gas data, sales meter data and Start-up-Shut down Malfunction (SSM) reports are up to date and delivered (daily/weekly/monthly) to the appropriate individuals/agencies as requested.
- Oversees operation of the assigned wellfields in the most efficient and productive manner to maintain compliance with the site-specific Title V Operating Permit, New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), and prescribed safety and environmental standards.
- Performs equipment testing and develops action plans to maximize performance and implements improvements.
- Plans and executes special projects to improve wellfield collection efficiency.
- Determines service priorities and schedules projects and personnel accordingly.
- Communicates and coordinates projects with plant and landfill personnel.
- Maintains good relations with plant and landfill personnel.
- Orders/purchases materials and supplies as required.
- Ensures projects comply 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.
- Ensures maintenance and upkeep of facility all-terrain vehicles and trucks.
- Ensures all analytical equipment calibrations and recordkeeping are current.
- Has knowledge of all gas collection and control equipment.
- Performs analytical tests and documentation as required, for example: Calibration of data collection and gas analysis instruments.
- Travels regionally as needed to support assigned sites and wellfield technicians.
- Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Intermediate Electrical, Chemical or Mechanical experience and/or technical training is a plus.
- A minimum of 4-6 years of experience with operation and maintenance of landfill gas collection and control systems, ideally at facilities with gas processing or power generation plants, is required.
- Experience in supervising/instructing others.
- Knowledge of NSPS for Landfills and associated monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements are required.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license, and pass a background check, physical, hearing test, and DOT drug test.
- Stands on feet in an upright position for continuous periods of time during the shift. (Standing)
- Raises or lowers objects (weighing up to 60 lbs.) from one level to another regularly during the shift. (Lifting)
- Bends forward by bending at the waist or by bending legs and spine regularly during the shift. (Stooping and Crouching)
- Exerts force up to 60 lbs. to move an object to or away from the employee regularly during the shift. (Pulling and/or Pushing)
- Carries objects in arms or on the shoulders regularly during the shift. (Carrying)
- Picks up objects with fingers regularly during the shift. (Grasping)
- Uses hands and arms to reach for objects regularly during the shift. (Reaching)
- Regularly required to talk, hear and communicate using hand signals.
- Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Must be able to work outdoors in a variety of seasons and weather conditions in rugged terrain.
- Quarterly Momentum Bonus
- 401K Program
- Health, Vision, And Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability