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CAT Field Maintenance Technician

BP


Job Location:

Smithfield, NC - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 39 - 45
Posted: 6 October 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 were 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 of90 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 well 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.

  • 35 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 drivers 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 todays energy system and build out tomorrows 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

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

Join our industry-leading team and youll 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

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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 with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bps 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 processpleasecontact 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.


Required Experience:

IC


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