Mechanic

Job summary

Entity:

Production & Operations

Job Family Group:

Operations Group

Job Description:

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 best-in-class oil and gas producer and a leader in reducing methane emissions. As part of BP, a global industry leader, we champion a high-energy, high-intensity environment built on accountability, collegiality, and empowerment.

Role Synopsis

We are seeking a highly motivated, adaptable individual with a growth mindset who enjoys a dynamic, hands on, field-based work environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for working in the Permian Operations Upstream business unit with other teams to complete maintenance activities on upstream facilities. The Permian Upstream Mechanic will work closely with management and multi-discipline teams to plan, schedule, and implement preventive maintenance, and some corrective maintenance on a wide range of rotating equipment inclusive of oil export vertical turbine pumps, horizontal SWD pumps, and reciprocating air compressors to preserve the function of equipment, track maintenance history, performance manage 3rd party support, and optimize reliability of critical equipment. This role is crucial to delivering on bpx objectives to improve reliability and deliver safe and efficient operations.

Key Accountabilities

Responsible for conducting daily work utilizing required work authorization processes such as JSA’s, WMT’s, and LOTO.

Maintains preventative maintenance schedule on various types of equipment for upstream facilities including centrifugal and reciprocating air compressors, centrifugal overhung pumps, vertical multi-stage produced water and oil pumps, screw compressors, pneumatic diaphragm pumps. various pressure regulating/flow control valves for process equipment.

Responsible for work truck tool management, truck supply inventory, overall cleanliness and upkeep of company truck.

Perform overall inspections on equipment when onsite to performing PM maintenance. Document and flag up any deficiencies/corrective issues found during PM/Inspection.

Responsible for leaving work locations and equipment clean, free of trash/used media including but not limited to spilled liquids on equipment or ground.

Ensures all maintenance work is carried out in a safe manner in accordance with bpx policies and COW procedures.

Effectively follow company rules, guidelines, and health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) practices and procedures.

Responsible for following, validating, creating, and improving quality of equipment job plans and job tasks.

Participate in investigations and integrate lessons learned for maintenance activities.

Perform preventative maintenance as driven by the work management system and provide quality detail and feedback to work completed and discovered.

Execute work management process in alignment with WMS prioritization guidance.

Embed a culture of operating discipline and quality assurance.

Work effectively with MTL and warehousing to manage equipment/parts spares in alignment with cost targets.

Adhere rigorously to BPX control of work (COW) and task risk assessment requirements.

Provide BPX oversite of contractor work, ensuring compliance with BPX and regulatory requirements.

Enhance production by meeting product specifications, aspiring for maximum runtime of the facilities, being helpful and a positive influence, and interacting optimally with other work disciplines, teams, and team members.

Share knowledge with co-workers and strive to meet personal and company business goals and objectives.

Ensures the plant, processes and equipment are functioning efficiently.

Delivers and implements relevant policies in the Operating Management System (OMS).

Aligns with BP's Code of Conduct and models BP's Values & Behaviors

Essential Education

High school or GED

Essential Experience and Job Requirements

Minimum experience required in oil and gas or mechanical industry – Experience is a plus but not required.

Experience with work management systems is a plus but not required

Experience diagnosing, providing solutions, and executing repairs on oil and gas process static and rotating equipment with minimal supervision a plus but not required.

Proficiency with preventive maintenance on mechanical, process, safety and rotating and equipment.

Embraces change and fosters innovation while maintaining rigorous processes.

Self-motivated individuals who can deliver accurate, quality work with minimal supervision.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Strong work ethic and desire to learn.

Motivated, self-starter enthusiastic about affecting change to drive upstream innovation.

Ability to collaborate and build alignment with individuals and within multi-discipline teams.

Location: This role will support the Upstream/Midstream facilities near Orla, TX.

14/14 Rotational Schedule

Salary and Benefits

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 401K matching program. How much do we pay (Base)? $70,000- $95,000

- 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.

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is not available for remote working

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.

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