HV Technician

bp • Orla, TX

7d • $111,000 - $131,000

About The Position

This Critical position supports the operation and maintenance of bpx energy’s Permian power system, which provides electrical service to essential midstream facilities and upstream well pads. As a technician you will operate and maintain three 200MVA substations, one 140MVA substation, one 138kV breaker station, three 21.6kV switching/breaker stations, six miles of 138kV transmission line, 300 miles of medium voltage power distribution, all providing power to facility and field operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in oil & gas or a related industry.
• Proven experience in high voltage systems, substations, or lineman work.
• Familiarity with work management systems (SAP, Maximo, or similar).
• Strong understanding of electrical safety protocols and standards.
• Proficiency in mechanical systems, instrumentation, and automation.

Nice To Haves

• Journeyman lineman or substation electrician certification.
• Completion of a lineman or substation apprenticeship program.
• Associate’s degree in electrical technology or related field.
• Experience supporting large electric-driven compressors, dehydration units, heater treaters, LACT skids, and water injection systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain high voltage electrical distribution systems using an Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient power delivery.
• Perform switching, isolating, and grounding of high/medium/low voltage systems.
• Execute preventative and corrective maintenance activities as directed by the work management system (SAP), including initiating notifications, completing work orders, and supporting the planning and scheduling of maintenance tasks.
• Respond to power outages and equipment breakdowns; participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA).
• Provide oversight of contractor work to ensure compliance with bpx and regulatory standards.
• Support testing and commissioning of substations and switching stations.
• Collaborate with engineering to evaluate maintenance program performance and pursue predictive analytics.
• Ensure safe work practices in accordance with OSHA 1910.269 and NFPA 70E standards.
• Operate manlifts and other equipment safely and effectively.
• Comply with bpx’s Code of Conduct and model company values and behaviors.
• Seek knowledge in and encourage the use of new technology to further optimize facilities’ availability and reliability.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED