Optimizer

Job summary

Entity:

Production & Operations

Job Family Group:

Operations Group

Job Description:

Role Synopsis

We are seeking a highly motivated, self-starting optimizer with a growth mind set and track record of extraordinary delivery in a dynamic work environment. You will work directly with operations personnel to tackle problems through data insight. You will develop holistic solutions and improvements to on-going oilfield problems.

Key Accountabilities

Collaborate with operations team to identify widespread issues and build a data-centric strategy to properly address them.

Review coding daily to verify accuracy and promptly communicate issues to responsible parties for resolution.

Execute remote setpoint adjustments (e.g., auto choke, ESP, gas lift injection targets) to optimize production and maintain well uptime.

Collaborate with operations team to systematically improve cost, safety, and production performance through data-driven insights.

Conduct weekly deep dives of well trends via PiVision, Cygnet & PowerBI to verify well health and identify anomalies to escalate to the operations team.

Responsible for morning dispatch to communicate newly identified opportunities and ensure timely execution by production technicians

Enhance field capabilities by partnering with production technicians to build technical skillsets and improve operational decision-making.

Monitor, validate, and respond to alarms by coordinating with field teams, troubleshooting root causes and taking corrective actions to ensure safe and efficient production operations.

Coordinate with midstream during upsets to collaboratively reduce production and restore stable operations.

Drive improvements to optimization tools (Power BI, PiVision) to deliver intuitive, value-driven insights for stakeholders across the organization.

Conduct field visits to strengthen relationships, gather firsthand insights and ensure practical implementation of optimization strategies.

Develop KPIs for field wide optimization of artificial lift wells that focus on driving production and well reliability.

Essential Skills and Education

Background in data visualization, with experience in Tableau, Spotfire, or PowerBI.

Experience pulling data using SQL queries, and fundamental understanding of SQL database architecture.

Bachelor’s degree in a business, finance, or STEM-related field.

Understanding of Oil and Gas industry.

Proven experience using statistical analysis to solve problems.

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)? $114,000 - $134,000

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.

Travel Requirement

Up to 50% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is a rotational position (across locations)

Remote Type:

This position is not available for remote working

Skills:

Maintenance Planning, Maintenance Scheduling, Operations readiness planning, Operations turnaround coordinating, Operations Turnaround Preparation, Site operating procedure development, Turnaround common process, Turnaround Planning, Turnaround pre-start-up assurance, Turnaround Scheduling, Turnaround scoping, Work Packaging

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.