CAT Field Maintenance Technician

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 60 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 Supporting but not limited to Johnston Land Fill Gas to Electric Plant (Smithfield, NC), Millersville Land Fill Gas to Electric Plant (Severn, MD), and Zimmerman Energy Land Fill Gas to Electric Plant (Argus, Indiana), The Field Maintenance Technician - CAT is responsible for performing and supporting major maintenance activities, engine overhauls, troubleshooting, repairs, and reliability initiatives across a fleet of approximately 15 power generation facilities. This position works closely with plant personnel and regional leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality maintenance execution. This role requires frequent travel to company facilities and may support emergency callouts or scheduled outages as needed. When not traveling, the technician will report to a designated local facility to assist with daily maintenance and operational needs.

Key accountabilities

• Perform and support scheduled major maintenance activities at multiple power generation facilities.

• Execute engine overhauls, rebuilds, inspections, and repairs in accordance with company procedures and OEM standards.

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and operational issues related to power generation equipment and plant systems.

• Assist site personnel with corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance, and equipment reliability improvements.

• Complete post-maintenance inspections, testing, oil sampling, and required follow-up tasks.

• Ensure all maintenance work orders, service records, and documentation are completed accurately in CMMS systems such as EMaint.

• Coordinate with plant personnel to minimize downtime and safely complete maintenance activities.

• Assist with parts ordering, inventory readiness, and material planning for maintenance events.

• Read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment drawings.

• Maintain compliance with all company safety policies, environmental standards, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

• Support training efforts by sharing technical knowledge and maintenance best practices with site teams.

• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe and organized condition.

• Respond to emergency maintenance needs and outage support as assigned.

• Serve as the Delegate of Authority for Regional Managers as assigned.

• On-call support for assigned facilities as-needed.

• This is not a complete duty list; the CAT Field Maintenance Technician may be required to perform additional duties deemed necessary by management.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

• satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,

• and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential education

• High school diploma or GED required.

• 3–5 years of industrial maintenance, power generation, engine, or related

• mechanical/electrical experience.

• Experience working on CAT G3500 and/or CAT G3600 engines preferred.

• Strong troubleshooting skills involving mechanical, electrical, and rotating

• equipment systems.

• Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and technical documentation.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and maintenance management software.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

• Ability to pass required background screening, physical, hearing, and drug testing.

• Ability to travel up to 80%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical certification, trade school, or associate degree in industrial maintenance, diesel technology, electrical technology, or related field.

• Previous experience in landfill gas, renewable natural gas, or power generation

• operations.

• Experience leading maintenance crews or coordinating outage activities.

• Familiarity with CMMS platforms such as EMaint.

• OEM training or overhaul certification.

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 (Base)? $39.00 - $45.00 *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 benefits@bp. Bp has a parental leave policy as well, which offers up to 8 weeks’ paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child. Learn more at benefits@bp.

Join our industry-leading team and you’ll receive a reward and wellbeing package to enable your work to fit with your life. These include, but are not limited to:

• Discretionary Annual Bonus Program

• 401K Program

• Quarterly Momentum Bonus

• Health, Vision, And Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Short-Term Disability

• Long-Term Disability

Apply today!

Travel Requirement: Up to 50% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance: This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type: This position is not available for remote working

Skills: Maintenance Planning, Maintenance Scheduling, Operations readiness planning, Operations turnaround coordinating, Operations Turnaround Preparation, Site operating procedure development, Turnaround common process, Turnaround Planning, Turnaround pre-start-up assurance, Turnaround Scheduling, Turnaround scoping, Work Packaging .

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.