Senior Facilities Engineer

About the role

Job Family Group: Engineering 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 collaboration, continuous improvement, and inclusion are valued.

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

Role Synopsis

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who enjoys a dynamic work environment. This role is responsible for contributing to the facilities engineering team in the bpx Eagle Ford Basin to deliver strategic initiatives on process safety, production & reliability optimization, and sustainable emissions reductions.

This individual must proactively interact with other disciplines, teams, subfunctions and contractors to systematically resolve problems. Core competencies of this role include applying sound engineering judgement to drive integrated, pragmatic solutions focused on facility reliability, defect elimination, risk management, operating efficiency, and emissions improvement.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide brownfield project-level and rapid response engineering for facility modifications, focusing on strategic initiatives such as surface artificial lift, compression optimization, and facility retrofits.
• Design surface facilities such as compression systems, control valves, piping, storage tanks, combustors, and pressure relief systems to optimize process safety and well pad production.
• Initiate and coordinate Management of Change (MOC) processes for facility modifications, including work packs, P&IDs, cause-and-effect diagrams, and plot plans.
• Lead design reviews and risk assessments inclusive of HAZOP / What If studies to eliminate personal and process safety risks through effective implementation of the hierarchy of controls.
• Lead project management of engineered solutions, including economic analysis, cost management, and post-implementation appraisals.
• Analyze material release data, perform Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), and execute corrective actions and projects to reduce failures and associated costs.
• Lead defect elimination, and reliability improvement initiatives in collaboration with maintenance and operations team to minimize down time.
• Manage and optimize chemical treatment, integrity management and specialty / safety critical equipment programs.
• Manage and oversee service providers (e.g., engineering, compression, chemical, etc.) to ensure compliance with established safety and performance KPIs.
• Embrace a positive culture of collaboration by sharing lessons learned across disciplines and between business functions.
• Participate in BP technical networks and communities of practice, maintaining a strong awareness of technical learnings and developing links with specialists and engineers from a range of disciplines.
• Follow BP's Engineering Principles, comply with BP's Code of Conduct, and model BP's Values & Behaviors.

Essential Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree in petroleum, chemical, or mechanical engineering
• 5-7 years minimum experience in US onshore operations / facility engineering.
• Working knowledge of the following:
• PFDs, P&IDs, and Cause & Effect Diagrams.
• Piping codes (either ASME 31.3 or 31.8) and ASME pressure vessel code.
• Reciprocal compressor sizing, separator sizing, pressure relief design, and tank vent calculations.
• API 12F tank specification.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Familiarity in implementing and managing process safety management systems.
• Hands-on experience facilitating Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) sessions (HAZOP and/or What-If studies)
• Experience driving contractor accountability and implementing corrective actions to meet established KPIs.
• Ability to analyze complex data sets, identify patterns and anomalies, and apply engineering principles to troubleshoot issues and optimize systems.
• Familiarity with RCFA to identify issues and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring failures.
• Practical knowledge of artificial lift systems (gas lift, rod pump, plunger lift, etc.).

Desirable Criteria

Interpersonal Skills

• Motivated, self-starter enthusiastic about affecting change to drive upstream innovation.
• Ability to collaborate and build alignment with individuals and within multi-discipline teams.
• Proficient in clearly and confidently presenting complex technical issues to a wide range of audiences.
• Growth mindset: proven ability to quickly learn new concepts, processes, software, engineering and mathematically ideas.

Supplemental Technical Skills

• Pneumatic, electrical controls and safety system design knowledge.
• Experience with Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA).
• Familiarity with integrity management processes (NDE/NDT).
• Knowledge of metallurgy, welding types and welding procedures.
• Understanding of NACE standards for corrosion control and materials selection.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Bluebeam.
• Process modeling experience with ProMax or similar software.

Compensation & Benefits

How much do we pay (Base)?

• $165,000-$194,000
• 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

• 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

Collaboration, Communication, Conflict Management, Construction, Engineering codes, Engineering in Projects, Influencing, OMS and bp requirements, Presenting, Project execution planning, Project HSSE, Project Leadership, Quality, Risk Management, Safe design and operating limits, Schedule and resources, Stakeholder Management, standards and practices, Strategy and business case, Workload Prioritization.