Operations Programs Engineer - Water, Power, and Chemical Systems

Job summary

Entity:

Production & Operations

Job Family Group:

Engineering Group

Job Description:

Role Synopsis

We are seeking a motivated engineer to support and continuously improve several key operational programs across water systems, power forecasting, and specialty chemical management. This role is ideal for a high-performing candidate who thrives at the intersection of field operations, data analysis, and program execution. Over time, this role is expected to grow in scope, offering exposure to a wide range of operational priorities, including produced water management and optimization.

Key Accountabilities

Power Management

Lead monthly and annual forecasting for upstream electrical power consumption.

Identify key drivers of power usage and develop a robust budget with clear assumptions & methodology.

Partner with infrastructure and midstream teams to align forecasts with real-world system behavior.

Develop tools and dashboards to support transparent planning and cost tracking.

Water Cooling & Facility Support

Manage the produced water cooling program to ensure midstream pipeline spec compliance.

Track deployed units, coordinate with field maintenance teams for installations/removals, and maintain a program budget.

Support ongoing monitoring of water transfer pumps and on-pad liquids handling systems.

Specialty Chemical Program Support

Assist the chemical program owner in budgeting, forecasting, and field execution of methanol, H₂S scavenger, and emulsion breaker programs.

Analyze usage trends and performance data to identify optimization opportunities.

Support vendor coordination and tracking tools that enhance program visibility and performance.

Assist chemical program manager & facility engineers with developing a strategy for improving tank hygiene (cleanouts, chemical treatments, etc).

Essential Experience and Education

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related scientific discipline.

3 years of experience in upstream or midstream oil & gas operations.

Demonstrated ability to manage operational programs and collaborate with field and technical teams, driving continuous improvement.

Strong data analysis and communication skills.

Experience with cost forecasting, performance tracking, and field support.

Preferred:

Background in production, facilities, or project engineering.

Familiarity with chemical treatment programs, field power systems, or water infrastructure.

Proficiency in Spotfire, Power BI, Excel, SQL, or similar tools.

How much do we pay (Base) $156,000 - $190,000. 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?

This is a developmental role designed to provide broad exposure across field operations, infrastructure planning, and cost optimization. Over time, the engineer in this position may take on greater responsibility in produced water management, including field optimization and cross-functional coordination.

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

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:

Agility core practices, Agility core practices, Asset health monitoring, Asset Life Cycle Management, Asset Management, Cost-conscious decision-making, Cost Leadership, Cost Performance Management, Defect Elimination, Equipment criticality assessment, Equipment strategies, Facilitation, Group Problem Solving, Influencing, Maintenance, history and coding, Maintenance fundamentals, Plant Economics, Presenting, Process Safety Management, Reliability Fundamentals, Reliability in Design, Reliability leadership and governance, Reliability processes and systems, Root cause analysis, Stakeholder Engagement {+ 2 more}

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.