Senior Principal Facilities Engineer of Operations

Entity:

Supply, Trading & Shipping

Job Family Group:

Engineering 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 Senior Principal Facilities Engineer will be responsible for providing engineering support to operating Renewal Natural Gas (RNG) plants at Archaea. The support will range from plant optimization to small upgrade projects. This role will work closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Construction personnel in support of achieving plant runtime and production KPI's. They will also work closely with in-house Engineering teams and 3rd party Engineering Contractors to develop workpack deliverables for plant modifications.

Key accountabilities

• Lead the creation of MOC's to document plant modifications and upgrades
• Work directly with 3rd-party engineering firms for engineering deliverables that are not internally generated
• Review and approve major engineering submittals generated by 3rd parties
• Provide engineering input into operating, maintenance, commissioning, and start-up procedures and strategies
• Drive the right level of risk assesment for changes, from a Hazard Checklist to a HAZOP
• Ensure designs are aligned with safety and long-term serviceability as top priorities
• Act as a resource for new operators and technicians in the design and operation of Archaea's RNG plants
• Provide start-up support for plant upgrades

Essential education

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or equivalent in related field

Essential experience

• More than 10 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 overseeing complex repair scopes 
• Experience and technical understanding of engineering, maintenance, and operation of gas processing equipment
• Experience in root cause failure analysis
• Proficient in working with PFDs and P&IDs.
• Willing to travel domestically

Desirable criteria

• Professional Engineering (PE) license
• Experience with Renewable Natural Gas facilities
• The following specific technical experience is desirable: gas processing/treating, gas compression equipment, pressure swing adsorption, flares and thermal oxidizers
• Knowledge and understanding of fluid flow principles, thermal systems, pressure relief systems, mechanical design, and structural analysis
• Understanding of ASME, AISC, OSHA, AGA & ASTM standard

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? $118,300 - $169,000. *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 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
• 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 zero company by 2050 or sooner and help the world get to net zero. Apply 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, Asset health monitoring, Asset Life Cycle Management, Asset Management, Cost-conscious decision-making, Cost Leadership, Cost Performance Management, Defect Elimination, Equipment criticality assessment, Equipment strategies, Facilitation, Group Problem Solving, Influencing, Maintenance, history and coding, Maintenance fundamentals, Plant Economics, Presenting, Process Safety Management, Reliability Fundamentals, Reliability in Design, Reliability leadership and governance, Reliability processes and systems, Root cause analysis, Stakeholder Engagement {+ 2 more}

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.

Client-provided location(s): Houston, TX

Job ID: 20331_RQ099025

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-08-07T00:00:00