Production Technician

About the role

Job Family Group: Operations Group

About the role

bpx energy, a major oil and gas producer in the United States, leverages its expertise in unconventional gas, including shale, to deliver hydrocarbon production and technical knowledge worldwide. With operations in Texas and Louisiana, our US onshore business has become both a premier oil and gas producer and a leader in reducing methane emissions.

As part of BP, a global industry leader, we foster a high-energy, high-intensity environment built on accountability, collegiality, innovation, and empowerment. At bpx, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment where safety, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and teamwork are valued.

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

About the role

Role Synopsis

The Production Technician is a highly motivated, mechanically inclined field operator who supports safe, reliable, and efficient production operations. This hands-on role maintains new and existing wells, equipment, facilities, and infrastructure; performs repairs and preventive maintenance; diagnoses operating issues; and partners across teams to improve equipment performance and operating practices. Success in this role requires a growth mindset, strong problem-solving skills, technical curiosity, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Key Accountabilities

• Work safely in the field with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, contractor, and other partner teams to support reliable production operations.
• Maintain new and existing wells, equipment, facilities, and related infrastructure.
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on production equipment and systems.
• Diagnose operating and equipment issues and conduct basic root cause failure analysis.
• Complete pre-job and post-job reviews and ensure identified actions are communicated and closed out.
• Coordinate and oversee contractor work to support safe, high-quality job execution.
• Collect operating data, validate field conditions, and use available information to support decision-making and problem resolution.
• Investigate customer and third-party issues and coordinate timely resolution with the appropriate teams.
• Support periodic quality assurance reviews and verification of business processes, including safety-related processes.
• Identify defects, variability, and other non-desired outcomes and collaborate across teams to improve operating practices.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with remote staff using phone, video, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, and virtual-assist technology.
• Develop a full-cycle understanding of oil and gas operating systems from the reservoir through the sales line.
• Schedule work activities, remain available to assist others, and build effective cross-functional partnerships.
• Participate actively as a business-unit team member to improve processes and strengthen an interdependent safety culture.
• Use data and available resources to resolve daily field issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Support artificial lift systems, including plunger lift and intermitter wells.
• Close out estimates, complete post-construction checks, update as-built documentation, and review contractor invoices.
• Use databases, mobile applications, and other digital tools to enter and maintain accurate operating data.

Essential Experience & Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3-5 years of relevant oil & gas experience
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and interest in hands-on, field-based work.
• Proven problem-solving ability in a similar operating, industrial, or technical environment with measurable business impact.
• Ability to learn and conduct basic failure analysis.
• Experience using data to support decisions and resolve operating issues.
• Working knowledge of artificial lift systems, including plunger lift and intermitter wells.
• Strong aptitude and interest in learning new technology.
• Ability to communicate effectively with field-based and remote team members.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in oil and gas, manufacturing, or another industrial business.
• Technical school certificate, associate degree, or related technical education.
• Electrical and mechanical experience in a lean-process environment.
• Instrumentation and electrical, automation, or programming experience.
• Experience managing contractors and supporting safe job execution.
• Experience with databases, data entry, and mobile applications.

Preferred Attributes

• Growth mindset with a proven ability to learn and adapt quickly.
• Strong listening and interpersonal skills with an upbeat, inquisitive, and confidence-instilling approach.
• Awareness of desired and non-desired outcomes and a willingness to drive meaningful change.
• Ability to adapt to changing work conditions and manage competing or challenging demands.
• Collaborative approach to continuous improvement and cross-functional problem-solving.

Working Conditions

• Hands-on, field-based work environment.
• Eight-hour shifts, five days per week, with overtime as needed.
• Participation in a seven-day on-call and weekend coverage rotation approximately every fifth or sixth week.
• Periodic use of computers, phones, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, and virtual-assist technology.
• Periodic operation of power equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling.
• Frequent repetitive foot, leg, hand, arm, shoulder, and torso movements.
• Periodic sitting and desk-based computer work.
• Occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.

LOCATION: Shreveport, LA

Schedule

• Eight-hour shifts, five days per week, with overtime as needed, Monday through Friday.
• Seven-day on-call and weekend coverage rotation approximately every fifth or sixth week.

Compensation & Benefits

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.

We offer a reward and wellbeing package designed to support your life both inside and outside of work. Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Discretionary annual bonus program
• Long-term incentive program
• 401(k) matching program

Legal Authorization Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the United States for any employer other than your current employer.
• Must not require sponsorship now or in the future for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.).

Travel Requirement

• Some travel may be required with this role, this is negotiable
• 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.