Senior Facilities Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Facilities Engineer contributes to the facilities engineering team in the bpx Eagle Ford Basin, delivering strategic initiatives related to process safety, production and reliability optimization, and sustainable emissions reductions. The role works proactively with other disciplines, teams, subfunctions, and contractors to resolve problems and develop integrated, pragmatic engineering solutions focused on facility reliability, defect elimination, risk management, operating efficiency, and emissions improvement. The position provides brownfield project-level and rapid-response engineering for facility modifications, designs surface facilities, coordinates Management of Change processes, leads design reviews and risk assessments, and manages engineered solutions from economic analysis through post-implementation appraisal. It also supports reliability and defect-elimination work, chemical treatment and integrity programs, and oversight of service providers. The role is hybrid, with up to 25% travel expected.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in petroleum, chemical, or mechanical engineering.
- 5–7 years minimum experience in US onshore operations or facility engineering.
- Working knowledge of PFDs, P&IDs, and Cause & Effect Diagrams.
- Working knowledge of piping codes (ASME 31.3 or 31.8) and the ASME pressure vessel code.
- Working knowledge of reciprocal compressor sizing, separator sizing, pressure relief design, and tank vent calculations.
- Working knowledge of API 12F tank specification.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Familiarity with implementing and managing process safety management systems.
- Hands-on experience facilitating Process Hazard Analysis sessions, including HAZOP and/or What-If studies.
- Experience driving contractor accountability and implementing corrective actions to meet established KPIs.
- Ability to analyze complex data sets, identify patterns and anomalies, and apply engineering principles to troubleshoot issues and optimize systems.
- Familiarity with Root Cause Failure Analysis to identify issues and implement corrective actions that prevent recurring failures.
- Practical knowledge of artificial lift systems, such as gas lift, rod pump, and plunger lift.
- Ability to collaborate and build alignment with individuals and multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to clearly and confidently present complex technical issues to a wide range of audiences.
- Motivation, initiative, and enthusiasm for affecting change and driving upstream innovation.
- Growth mindset and ability to quickly learn new concepts, processes, software, engineering, and mathematical ideas.
- Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the United States for any employer other than the current employer.
- Must not require employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of pneumatic and electrical controls and safety system design.
- Experience with Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA).
- Familiarity with integrity management processes, including NDE/NDT.
- Knowledge of metallurgy, welding types, and welding procedures.
- Understanding of NACE standards for corrosion control and materials selection.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Bluebeam.
- Process modeling experience with ProMax or similar software.
Responsibilities
- Provide brownfield project-level and rapid-response engineering for facility modifications, including surface artificial lift, compression optimization, and facility retrofits.
- Design surface facilities, including compression systems, control valves, piping, storage tanks, combustors, and pressure relief systems, to optimize process safety and well pad production.
- Initiate and coordinate Management of Change processes for facility modifications, including work packs, P&IDs, cause-and-effect diagrams, and plot plans.
- Lead design reviews and risk assessments, including HAZOP and What-If studies, to eliminate personal and process safety risks through the hierarchy of controls.
- Lead project management of engineered solutions, including economic analysis, cost management, and post-implementation appraisals.
- Analyze material release data, perform Root Cause Failure Analysis, and execute corrective actions and projects to reduce failures and associated costs.
- Lead defect-elimination and reliability-improvement initiatives with maintenance and operations teams to minimize downtime.
- Manage and optimize chemical treatment, integrity management, and specialty or safety-critical equipment programs.
- Manage and oversee service providers, including engineering, compression, and chemical providers, to ensure compliance with safety and performance KPIs.
- Share lessons learned across disciplines and business functions.
- Participate in BP technical networks and communities of practice, maintaining awareness of technical learnings and developing links with specialists and engineers across disciplines.
- Follow BP's Engineering Principles, comply with BP's Code of Conduct, and model BP's Values & Behaviors.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Discretionary annual bonus program.
- Long-term incentive program.
- 401(k) matching program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
