Optimization Team Lead

Full time

Optimization Team Lead

United States of America, Texas, Orla 1 day ago

Job category

Operations

Experience level

Intermediate

Relocation available

This role is not eligible for relocation

Job type

Professionals

Travel required

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Job code

RQ104462

Job Description

Role Synopsis

The Optimization Team Lead is responsible for leading, mentoring, and developing a team of field-based Optimizers focused on maximizing production efficiency and system health across Production and Artificial Lift systems. This role ensures consistent execution of optimization strategies, supports field operations, and drives continuous improvement through proactive surveillance, alarm response, and data-driven decision-making.

Key Accountabilities

Leadership & Coordination

Lead, coach and mentor a team of field optimizers working on a 14/14 rotation.

Ensure daily coding reviews are completed accurately and consistently.

Coordinate optimizer dispatch planning and ensure alignment with field priorities.

Facilitate communication between optimizers, route owners, and operations teams.

Provide feedback and performance evaluation details of Field-Based Optimizers to Head of Optimization.

Operational Oversight

Ensure optimizers present accurate and optimized dispatches during daily 7:00 AM operations calls.

Review and validate updates to dispatch based on downtime opportunities and completed tasks.

Monitor optimizer compliance with dispatch email protocols and coding commentary standards.

Alarm Management

Guide response protocols for alarm rationalization (Down ESPs/Compressors, Low Flows, Midstream events/meters, etc)

Ensure proper notification, troubleshooting, and escalation procedures are followed.

Support team in prioritizing alarms and implementing proactive response strategies.

Continuous Improvement

Identify and escalate repeat issues to prevent recurrence.

Promote smart alerting and proactive response strategies.

Encourage innovation and share best practices to enhance system performance and reliability.

Essential Experience and Education

15+ years of experience in artificial lift optimization or related field operations.

Strong leadership experience with proven coaching and team development skills.

Proficiency in production surveillance tools and remote operations platforms.

Ability to analyze well performance data and identify optimization opportunities.

Experience with ESPs, gas lift systems, and choke management preferred.

How much do we pay (Base) $141,000-$166,000. 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.

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.

Our innovative Energize recognition points programme and spot awards translate exceptional performance into tangible rewards, to motivate our high performers.

Pay

bp offers competitive pay in line with industry standards, making us an employer of choice.

Discretionary bonus

We offer discretionary bonuses to reward strong company, business unit and individual performance, and recognition awards, including those related to long service to recognize commitment to the company.

Retirement & savings

We offer a range of discretionary retirement and savings plans to help provide you and your family with financial security.

Insurance benefits

To give you additional peace of mind, bp provides valuable insurance benefits in some countries. These are designed to provide financial assistance to employees and their families if employees become unwell or die in service.

Equity

Depending on your location and job level, there may be equity (stock and share) options you are eligible to join so you can be part of bp’s success.