Commissioning Technician

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

Located in Houston, TX, Conifer Systems has been in business for over 15 years and is seeing unprecedented growth. We contribute our success to our long-term employees, and an environment that promotes teamwork, collaboration, and professional development. 

As Commissioning Technician, you will represent Conifer Systems and be responsible for pre-commissioning, commissioning, maintaining, and providing training for industrial combustion and environmental equipment including thermal oxidizers, flares, catalytic oxidizers, scrubbers, bag houses, skids and other equipment or systems and associated controls. Experience in Burner Management Systems (BMS) & in Fired Equipment is a requirement for this position. 

This position will be servicing equipment in North America. +/- 75% Travel may be required. 

Key accountabilities

• Pre-commission and commission industrial pollution control systems.

• Perform pre-commissioning checks and inspections to ensure that equipment and systems are properly installed and meet design specifications.

• Conduct functional tests on equipment to confirm operation and performance.

• Identify, troubleshoot, and correct deficiencies found during commissioning.

• Keep detailed records of commissioning activities. Provide daily reports to the manager. 

• Set combustion curves, collect operational data for engineering review.

• Advanced knowledge of Burner Management Control systems.

• Ability to properly use multimeter, signal generator, manometer, megohmmeter and other analytical measurement tools. 

• Read and follow Engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, piping schematics, logic diagrams and perform simple engineering calculations.

• Work closely with sub-system/auxiliary equipment vendors/SME for commissioning procedures and documentation. 

• Follow and interpret specific operating procedures and sequences for OEM equipment and their sub-systems. 

• Supports a philosophy of zero accidents by following all applicable safety procedures maintaining equipment to operate in the safest way possible.

• Startup, troubleshooting, inspection, and repair of open flare/enclosed combustion devices.

• Testing of combustion equipment such as process burners, thermal oxidizers, and flares 

• Startup, troubleshooting, inspection, and repair production equipment.

• Analyze electrical schematics and drawings to repair/maintain equipment.

• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and rules.

• Maintains a positive, team-oriented attitude.

• Installs, troubleshoots, and maintains burner management systems in a field environment.

• Assists Field Service crews with equipment repairs and maintenance as needed.

• Completes all safety documentation to ensure the job is completed in a safe manner.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong technical, organizational, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.

• Work closely with Process and R&D engineers.

• Daily use of computers and HMI systems.

• Perform facility preventative maintenance and routine inspections.

• Ability to work independently without supervision.

• Any other duty, responsibility or task as assigned by the Manager.

• Willingness to work in extreme weather conditions.

Essential experience

• 5 or more years of work experience in mechanical maintenance, instrumentation and electrical maintenance, or measurement

• 3 years’ experience in start-up and commissioning of industrial equipment. 

• NEC and NFPA knowledge.

• Pipe fitting and related experience/knowledge.

• Experience in Burner Management Systems (BMS) & in Fired Equipment

• Able to troubleshoot, inspect and repair open flare/enclosed combustion devices.

• Capable of finalizing the equipment layout with consideration of design requirements, safety, and accessibility. 

• Able to analyze electrical schematics and drawings to repair/maintain equipment.

• Capable of inspecting equipment and finding deficiencies based on desire operation.

• Computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office application package and ERP and MRP database-driven software.

• PLC & HMI knowledge.

• Electrical or instrumentation skills.

• Must pass drug screen and background check. 

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? $30-$33 per hour. *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 View email address on apply.j-vers.com . 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 View email address on apply.j-vers.com .

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:

• 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 zero company by 2050 or sooner and help the world get to net zero. Apply today!

Travel Requirement

Up to 75% 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:

Control of Work, Cost-conscious decision-making, Maintenance general, Procedures and practices, Reliability general, Risk Management, Safety Leadership, Turnaround general

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, 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.