Operations Technician Jobs in Indiana
Operations Technician jobs in Indiana are concentrated in advanced manufacturing, utilities, and pharmaceutical production, with demand at every level from entry-line technician to senior operations specialist. Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Evansville are the most active hiring markets, anchored by employers such as Eli Lilly, Duke Energy Indiana, and Cummins. Process operations, equipment maintenance coordination, and production quality oversight are the specialties showing the most consistent openings across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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 Operations Technician is responsible for the overall safe operation, maintenance, and performance of a landfill gas to Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) processing facility. This position requires 25%-50% travel per month (First 12 months in the position will require 50% travel per month when hired for a new plant. Travel requirement will reduce to 25% per month when working at an existing plant or in year 2 and beyond for a new plant).
Key accountabilities
- Manage the safe operation of the plant during assigned shift in the most efficient and productive method to maintain compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and prescribed safety and environmental standards.
- Make periodic inspections of plant equipment to determine proper and normal operating conditions.
- Check and record operational data such as fluid levels, temperatures and pressures, compare to trends and have the ability to make corrections as needed.
- Review daily operating reports and other records to ensure specified operating characteristics in control of the plant equipment.
- Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on plant instrumentation and equipment.
- Detect and correct faulty and malfunctioning mechanical and electrical components, devices and equipment.
- Operate advanced instrumentation and process control system.
- Diagnose equipment malfunctions during emergencies and direct activities to restore normal operation or to shut down malfunctioning unit.
- Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures using testing devices such as ohmmeters and voltmeters.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical system wiring from control wiring up to 480 volts. Install, remove and modify equipment.
- Notify Lead Operation Technician and Regional Manager of shutdown or major changes in power output of unit.
- Maintain all plant equipment and structures in accordance with manufactures and Aria Energy guidelines.
- Maintain a clean work space including the plant building, control room, rest room, break room and grounds.
- Write routine reports and correspondence.
- Maintain daily operation logs for shift in accordance with prescribed standards.
- Assist in planning maintenance and outage activities.
- Assist in defining, ordering and procuring all required parts.
- Responds in a timely manner to callouts and work overtime as required.
- Perform analytical tests as needed (i.e. PH, Conductivity, methane, H2S, moisture).
- Implement all safety procedures to included lockout tag out procedures.
- Perform all aspects of Hazardous waste handling and management in accordance with training. Duties may range from filling of waste containers, proper labeling, movement of containers, completing appropriate paperwork, and signing of Hazardous waste shipping manifest or receiving hazardous products. *
- This position requires 25%-50% travel per month (First 12 months in the position will require 50% travel per month when hired for a new plant. Travel requirement will reduce to 25% per month when working at an existing plant or in year 2 and beyond for a new plant).
Essential education
- Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Intermediate Electrical, Chemical and Mechanical experience.
- Previous landfill gas operation experience a plus, minimum of 1-3 years in landfill gas processing, chemical plant operations, industrial gas operations, or power plant operations or equivalent.
Essential experience
- Understanding of process control systems as applied to landfill gas collection and processing.
- Technical / Troubleshooting skills with ability to read and understand complex technical manuals and schematics.
- Understanding a variety of sensors and transducer systems, calibrate, and troubleshoot different types of pressure, level, flow and temperature sensors, understand the complete plant process and how it’s affected by the control system, including troubleshooting mechanical systems as required.
- Knowledge of basic math, gas chemistry, piping and instrumentation drawings.
- Ability to read blueprints and follow established procedures with minimal amount of general supervision (i.e., work independently).
- Ability to recognize colors, able to distinguish between the red and green status indicators on PLC and wire colors.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively to employees of the organization.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Proficient using computers (experience using MS Word, Excel and email systems) and monitoring equipment to measure, record and make adjustments within operating parameters, perform fault finding and repair as well as required scheduled maintenance.
- Basic chemical and mechanical experience
- Hands-on mechanical and process equipment.
- Previous landfill and or gas processing experience
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)? $31-32*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:
- 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:
Relocation Assistance:
Remote Type:
Skills:
.


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.
Disclaimer
This is a high-level summary only of terms and current discretionary benefits applicable to certain roles. Some rewards, benefits and policies are at managers’ discretion and vary depending on where you work within the business. All terms subject to contract and all discretionary benefits subject to policy and eligibility.
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
The Operations Technician is responsible for the overall safe operation, maintenance, and performance of a landfill gas to Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) processing facility. This position requires 25%-50% travel per month (First 12 months in the position will require 50% travel per month when hired for a new plant. Travel requirement will reduce to 25% per month when working at an existing plant or in year 2 and beyond for a new plant).
Key accountabilities
- Manage the safe operation of the plant during assigned shift in the most efficient and productive method to maintain compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and prescribed safety and environmental standards.
- Make periodic inspections of plant equipment to determine proper and normal operating conditions.
- Check and record operational data such as fluid levels, temperatures and pressures, compare to trends and have the ability to make corrections as needed.
- Review daily operating reports and other records to ensure specified operating characteristics in control of the plant equipment.
- Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on plant instrumentation and equipment.
- Detect and correct faulty and malfunctioning mechanical and electrical components, devices and equipment.
- Operate advanced instrumentation and process control system.
- Diagnose equipment malfunctions during emergencies and direct activities to restore normal operation or to shut down malfunctioning unit.
- Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures using testing devices such as ohmmeters and voltmeters.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical system wiring from control wiring up to 480 volts. Install, remove and modify equipment.
- Notify Lead Operation Technician and Regional Manager of shutdown or major changes in power output of unit.
- Maintain all plant equipment and structures in accordance with manufactures and Aria Energy guidelines.
- Maintain a clean work space including the plant building, control room, rest room, break room and grounds.
- Write routine reports and correspondence.
- Maintain daily operation logs for shift in accordance with prescribed standards.
- Assist in planning maintenance and outage activities.
- Assist in defining, ordering and procuring all required parts.
- Responds in a timely manner to callouts and work overtime as required.
- Perform analytical tests as needed (i.e. PH, Conductivity, methane, H2S, moisture).
- Implement all safety procedures to included lockout tag out procedures.
- Perform all aspects of Hazardous waste handling and management in accordance with training. Duties may range from filling of waste containers, proper labeling, movement of containers, completing appropriate paperwork, and signing of Hazardous waste shipping manifest or receiving hazardous products. *
- This position requires 25%-50% travel per month (First 12 months in the position will require 50% travel per month when hired for a new plant. Travel requirement will reduce to 25% per month when working at an existing plant or in year 2 and beyond for a new plant).
Essential education
- Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Intermediate Electrical, Chemical and Mechanical experience.
- Previous landfill gas operation experience a plus, minimum of 1-3 years in landfill gas processing, chemical plant operations, industrial gas operations, or power plant operations or equivalent.
Essential experience
- Understanding of process control systems as applied to landfill gas collection and processing.
- Technical / Troubleshooting skills with ability to read and understand complex technical manuals and schematics.
- Understanding a variety of sensors and transducer systems, calibrate, and troubleshoot different types of pressure, level, flow and temperature sensors, understand the complete plant process and how it’s affected by the control system, including troubleshooting mechanical systems as required.
- Knowledge of basic math, gas chemistry, piping and instrumentation drawings.
- Ability to read blueprints and follow established procedures with minimal amount of general supervision (i.e., work independently).
- Ability to recognize colors, able to distinguish between the red and green status indicators on PLC and wire colors.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively to employees of the organization.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Proficient using computers (experience using MS Word, Excel and email systems) and monitoring equipment to measure, record and make adjustments within operating parameters, perform fault finding and repair as well as required scheduled maintenance.
- Basic chemical and mechanical experience
- Hands-on mechanical and process equipment.
- Previous landfill and or gas processing experience
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)? $31-32*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:
- 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:
Relocation Assistance:
Remote Type:
Skills:
.


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.
Disclaimer
This is a high-level summary only of terms and current discretionary benefits applicable to certain roles. Some rewards, benefits and policies are at managers’ discretion and vary depending on where you work within the business. All terms subject to contract and all discretionary benefits subject to policy and eligibility.
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The qualifications that appear most often in operations technician jobs across Indiana.
- Associate degree or technical certificate in industrial technology, mechanical engineering, or a related field
- Hands-on experience operating and monitoring industrial equipment in a manufacturing or utility environment
- Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures
- Proficiency reading technical manuals, process flow diagrams, and equipment schematics
- Experience using computerized maintenance management systems or production monitoring software
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for shift handoff logs and incident documentation
Operations Technician Jobs in Indiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a operations technician in Indiana?
Most Indiana employers require an associate degree in industrial technology, process technology, or a related technical field, or an equivalent vocational certificate from a program at institutions like Ivy Tech Community College. Indiana does not mandate a state-issued license specifically for operations technicians, but credentials such as OSHA safety training, NIMS manufacturing credentials, or an EPA refrigerant handling certification are common requirements that strengthen a candidate's application and speed up hiring.
Which companies hire operations technicians in Indiana?
Indiana operations technician roles are posted by Walmart, Amazon, and EOS IT Solutions and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Indiana's deep base of pharmaceutical manufacturers, energy utilities, and Tier 1 auto suppliers keeps demand for operations technicians steady across multiple regions of the state year-round.
Which Indiana cities have the most operations technician jobs?
Indianapolis, Plainfield, and New Carlisle are the cities with the most operations technician openings in Indiana. Indianapolis leads because of its dense concentration of pharmaceutical manufacturers and energy companies, while Fort Wayne and Evansville draw openings from regional utility operations, automotive component plants, and food processing facilities that anchor those metro economies.
Are there remote operations technician jobs in Indiana?
Yes, but they're rare. Operations technician work is predominantly hands-on and tied to physical equipment, so fully remote positions are uncommon. About 0% of operations technician openings tied to Indiana are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be roles focused on remote monitoring, SCADA system oversight, or operational data analysis rather than direct floor or field work.
How can I get hired as a operations technician in Indiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is completing a process technology or industrial maintenance program at Ivy Tech Community College, which has campuses throughout Indiana and direct employer partnerships with manufacturers and utilities. Look for production operator, line technician, or utility technician roles as lateral entry points, since Indiana employers like Cummins and Eli Lilly regularly hire into these positions and move strong performers into operations technician tracks. Earning an OSHA 10 certification and a NIMS credential before applying gives candidates a measurable edge over other entry-level applicants.
Where can I find and apply to operations technician jobs in Indiana?
You can find and apply to operations technician jobs in Indiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Indiana openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to the employers posting them.
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