Entity:

Production & Operations

Job Family Group:

Operations Group

Job Description:

Role Synopsis:

We are seeking a highly-motivated, mechanically inclined Production Operator with a growth mindset who enjoys a dynamic, hands on, field-based work environment. I/E, electrical, and programming experience is a plus. You will be responsible for working in the field with other teams to maintain new infrastructure (well, equipment, facilities), perform repairs, perform preventative maintenance on existing equipment, diagnose issues, conduct root cause failure analysis, pre and post job reviews, handle contractor work, collect data / validate conditions, and investigate customer/3rd party issues.

Key Accountabilities

Key components of this role are supporting a continuous improvement business mindset with periodic quality assurance or verifications of business processes including safety, understanding and driving non-desired outcomes (defects and variability) out of the operating model, and collaborating across teams to drive improvement into the business though fundamental changes in operating practices. The physical demands are frequent: standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and repetitive foot, leg, hand, arm, shoulder, and torso movements. In addition, there are periodic demands of: operating power equipment, sitting at desk, utilizing computers and phones and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50lbs.

Essential Experience & Education:

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with remote staff on problems that may be encountered using phone, video, Office 365, Microsoft Teams, or virtual assist technology.
• Analytical prowess to leverage data and available resources to resolve key issues that arise every single day in the field.
• Gain full cycle understanding of oil and gas operating systems from reservoir to sales line.
• Actively schedule activities and make yourself available to assist others and build partnerships.
• Actively participate as a member of business unit to improve team processes and build interdependent team safety culture.
• Proven ability to learn or conduct basic failure analysis.
• Validated problem-solving ability used in similar settings with impactful results to the business.
• Experience using data to drive decision-making.
• High level of aptitude and interest with new technology.
• Working knowledge of artificial lift systems to include plunger lift/intermitter wells.
• High school diploma required.

Preferred skills and behaviors:

• Experience in oil and gas or other manufacturing/industrial business
• Technical school certificate or degree
• Electrical and mechanical background with experience working in lean processes environment
• Conscious of desired vs. non-desired outcomes and willingness to affect change
• Growth mindset: Proven ability to learn and adapt quickly
• Extraordinary listening and social skills along with upbeat, naturally inquisitive, and confidence-instilling approach both remotely and in person.
• Close out estimates, complete post-construction checks, complete as-builts and review contractor invoices.
• Experience managing contractors to ensure safe job execution.
• Adaptable to changes in the work environment and handling challenging demands.
• Understanding of databases, data entry, and use of apps to enter data.

Schedule:

8 hour - 5 day work schedule with overtime as needed, on a 7 day on call/weekend coverage rotation 5th or 6th week

How much do we pay (Base) $85,000-$100,000. Note that the pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.

Why join us?

At bpx, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

We offer a reward and wellbeing package to enable your work to fit with your life. These can include, but not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible working schedule, paid time off policy, discretionary annual bonus program, long-term incentive program, and a generous 401(k) matching program.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations.

Discover your place with us and help our business meet the challenges of reimagining and reinventing the future of energy.

Travel Requirement

Negligible 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:

Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, Coaching, Collaboration, Communication, Conflict Management, Control of Work, Control Room Operations, Cost-conscious decision-making, Crisis and emergency response management, Curiosity, Environment, Field Operations, Influencing, Knowledge Sharing, Listening, Plant preparation and reinstatement, Process safety hazard recognition, Production optimisation, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Working with contractors, Work Management

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.