Mechanical Engineer

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Mechanical Engineer

remote type

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

locations

United States of America - Texas - Houston

US: Chicago

United States of America - Colorado - Denver

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted 2 Days Ago

time left to

End Date: June 26, 2025 (11 days left to )

job requisition id

RQ096978

Entity:

Supply, Trading & Shipping

Job Family Group:

Engineering Group

Job Description:

About Archaea

bp ismitted 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 bppany, 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 Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for supporting the startup and early-life operation of new renewable natural gas (RNG) plants at Archaea. This role will work closely with a team of engineers and plant operations personnel focused on delivering high plant reliability and safety performance for new facilities.

They will provide input to resolve design vulnerabilities or other early operability challenges across Archaea's fleet of new facilities as theye online. They will be tasked with creating and implementing engineering solutions related to plant improvements.

Key accountabilities

Key member of a "Startup/Stay-Up Squad" dedicated to achieving high early life plant reliability and safety

Identify and develop solutions for defects and vulnerabilities in design of new plants

Lead the creation of MOC's to document any plant modifications or upgrades

Work directly with 3rd-party engineeringpanies for engineering deliverables that are not internally generated

Ensure readiness of operations and maintenance teams for new facilities ahead of start-up

Provide engineering input into operating, maintenance,missioning, and start-up procedures and strategies

Act as a resource for new operators and technicians in the design and operation of Archaea's Modular Design RNG plants

Work collaboratively across many teams to ensure smooth plant startup and operation including Operations, Maintenance, Project Engineering and Plant Design

Support during first time start-up of multiple new facilities per year

Essential education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

Essential experience

More than 8 years experience with natural gas processing, refining, petrochemicals or related field.

Proven track record in practical application of engineering standards and practices for operating facilities (e.g. ASME, API)

Experience with designing & executing minor mechanical modifications and/or overseeingplex repair scopes

Experience and technical understanding of engineering, maintenance, and operation of gas processing equipment

Working knowledge of integrity management inspection techniques and repair methods.

Experience in root cause failure analysis

Proficient in working with PFDs and P&IDs.

Willing to travel domestically 25%

Desirable criteria

Professional Engineering (PE) license

Experience with Renewable Natural Gas facilities

Experience with flooded screwpressors or solid adsorption media beds

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,mitment and courage to help us invest in today's energy system and build out tomorrow's, today!

How much do we pay? $118,000 - $169,000. *Note that the pay range listed for this position is a genuinely expected and reasonable estimate of the range of possible basepensation 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 benefitsbp. 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 benefitsbp.

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

Quarterly Momentum Bonus

401K Program

Health, Vision, And Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

But above all? You'll play a key part in helping bp deliver our ambition - to be a net zeropany by 2050 or sooner and help the world get to net zero. today!

Travel Requirement

Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Agility core practices, Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Asset Life Cycle Management, Automation system digital security, Commercial Acumen, Commissioning, start-up and handover, Communication, Competency Management, Creativity and Innovation, Digital fluency, Earthing and grounding systems, Electrical operational safety, Factory acceptance testing, Financial Management, Fire and gas philosophy, Functional Safety, Hazard Identification, Hazard identification and protection layer definition, Instrument and protective systems, Management of change, Network Technologies, Safe and reliable operations, Safety critical equipment, Site Acceptance Testing {+ 1 more}

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at ourpany. 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/amodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application,pleting required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/amodation related to the recruitment process, please .

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