Senior Production Systems Engineer
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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 identify opportunities for improvement and develop innovative solutions that leverage the power of data
- Design, develop, and deploy robust applications using Python, SQL, and Snowflake within the AWS cloud environment
- Champion the adoption of best practices 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
- Contribute 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
Essential Experience and Education
- 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
- Competency with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Familiarity with workflow orchestration tools like Dagster preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- A passion for problem-solving and a strong analytical mindset
How much do we pay (Base) $156,000 - $190,000. 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.
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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.
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Discover your place with us and help our business meet the challenges of reimagining and reinventing the future of energy.
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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.
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