Senior Production Systems Engineer

Entity: Production & Operations Job Family Group: Engineering Group Job Description: bpx energy, a major oil and gas producer in the United States, demonstrates 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 nurture a high-energy, high-intensity environment built on accountability, collegiality, and empowerment. Role Synopsis bpx energy is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Production Systems Engineer to join our team and help revolutionize our US onshore operations. In this role, you will be a key player in developing and deploying cutting-edge, data-driven solutions that optimize production, streamline workflows, and solve enterprise-level problems. You will collaborate closely with various stakeholders, including engineers, optimizers, and field operators, to understand their challenges and translate them into impactful software solutions and/or process improvements. Key Accountabilities: Partner with Operations, Completions, and Interventions teams to find opportunities for improvement and develop innovative solutions that demonstrate the power of data Design, develop, and deploy robust applications using Python, SQL, and Snowflake within the AWS cloud environment Champion the adoption of standard processes for software development, including version control, code reviews, testing, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) Collaborate with Technology and Production as a product owner to ensure the successful implementation and ongoing support of in-house solutions Chip in to the development and maintenance of enterprise-level systems and standards that drive efficiency Build intuitive and insightful reporting tools and dashboards using Streamlit, Power BI, or Spotfire to empower data-driven decision-making Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field Experience in the oil and gas industry, particularly related to Petroleum Engineering, preferred Strong programming skills in Python and SQL, especially for data-intensive applications Experience with cloud platforms like AWS and Azure Proficiency with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes Familiarity with workflow orchestration tools like Prefect or Airflow preferred Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to optimally convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences A passion for problem-solving and a strong analytical mindset Soft Skills: Effective Communicator: Able to present complex problems to a diverse audience, from field personnel to upper management, in a clear and concise manner. Can explain complex technical concepts and algorithms in a way that is easily understood by a broad audience. Growth Mindset: Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new concepts, processes, software, and engineering and mathematical ideas. Empathetic and Customer-Focused: A strong listener who develops solutions that directly address customer needs, generate business value, and improve user experience. Resilient: Able to tackle open-ended data-related problems and extract valuable insights from complex and potentially messy datasets. Possesses the determination to effectively clean and prepare data for analysis and predictive modeling. 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)? $140,000- $180,000 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 Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role Relocation Assistance: Relocation may be negotiable for this role 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.