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Production & Operations

Job Family Group:

Engineering Group

Job Summary:

The bpx Midstream Lead Integrity Engineer will serve as the program lead for bpx Midstream’s Facility and Pipeline integrity program in the Permian and Eagle Ford basins. The Lead Integrity Engineer will be responsible for developing and implementing a data-driven reliability program across all bpx central processing facilities and water disposal plants. The Lead Integrity Engineer establishes baseline asset strategies, monitors asset performance, measures the effectiveness of the strategies through KPI development and continually improves to ensure safe and reliable operation. The Lead Integrity Engineer will serve as the SME (subject matter expert) providing technical support for integrity related issues inside the plants and across the gathering pipelines.
The Lead Integrity Engineer will serve as an integrated member of the bpx Midstream Integrity and Quality team. The Lead Integrity Engineer will work closely with the team’s mechanical senior inspector assisting with setting the strategy for inspection and implementing recommendations.
Additionally, The Lead Integrity Engineer will assist the Lead Pipeline Integrity Engineer with pipeline gathering system integrity activities such as HCA analysis, risk assessments, assessment planning and execution (i.e. ILI, hydrotests), and anomaly dig validation and repairs.
This individual must proactively interact with other disciplines, such as operations, maintenance, construction, facility engineering, and project development. Core competencies of this role include applying sound engineering judgement to drive integrated, pragmatic solutions focused on risk management and reduction, operating reliability and availability, emissions improvement, and defect elimination.

Job Description:

Key Accountabilities:

Establish a data-driven reliability program across bpx’s central processing facilities and water disposal plants by employing principles to monitor, measure, and assess asset performance.
Review inspection findings and develop a risk-based approach to implement recommendations.
Lead and/or support RCFA to continuously improve facility reliability and integrity management.
Lead and cultivate the relationship with field operations and maintenance to identify systematic improvements and eliminate repeat failures.
Provide engineering input to the design of new projects and the standardization and selection of equipment, parts, and components.
Participate in risk assessments inclusive of HAZOP / LOPA to eliminate personal and process safety risks through effective implementation of the hierarchy of controls.
Provide input and advice for facility and pipeline Management of Change (MOC).
Assist the Pipeline Integrity Engineer with developing and executing the pipeline integrity program.
Develop and maintain Engineering Standards for the facility and pipeline integrity program. Assess and improve current Engineering Standards throughout the company and asset.
Advise on annual budgets and monthly forecasts with Operations and Engineering input.
Provide positive leadership while being a team player, and share lessons learned across disciplines and between business functions.
Participate in BP technical networks and communities of practice, maintaining a strong awareness of technical learnings and developing links with specialists and engineers from a range of disciplines.
Follow BP's Engineering Principles, comply with BP's Code of Conduct, and model BP's Values & Behaviors.

Essential Education:

Bachelor of Science in Engineering required
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Chemical, or Petroleum Engineering preferred

Essential Experience and Job Requirements:

At least 10 years of experience serving in a technical role for the oil and gas industry.
Preferred experience in midstream central processing facilities and water disposals plants.
Excellent knowledge of applicable engineering and industry standards (ASME B31.3, B31.4, B31.8, B31.8S and API 1188, 510, 570, 653, etc.) and industry regulations (CFR 1910, 192 and 195)
Excellent knowledge of maintenance and reliability engineering practices and KPIs including Failure modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), equipment strategies, and criticality concepts
Strong understanding of NDT techniques and applicability
Knowledge in root cause analysis, cause and effect diagrams and damage mechanisms.
Familiarity with geographic information systems (GIS) and how it applies to integrity work.
Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, SAP)
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Strong analytical and technical skills with attention to detail and process improvements
Ability to work effectively with minimum supervision in a diverse, multidiscipline team environment
Ability to manage activities for multiple projects in parallel while effectively managing time and resources required
Ability to spend time in the field with the team focused on safety leadership and execution performance

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)? $$173,000 - $248,000

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, Analytical Thinking, Commercial acumen, Communication, Corrosion management, Corrosion modelling, Creativity and Innovation, Data Management, Degradation monitoring, Degradation threat assessment, Digital fluency, Engineering Failure Analysis, Equipment preservation and protection, Erosion modelling, External degradation barrier selection, External degradation threats, Incident investigation and learning, Inspection robotics, Internal degradation barrier selection, Materials and corrosion design philosophy, Materials and weld performance limits, Materials manufacturing methods, Materials of construction, Materials threat assessment and barrier selection {+ 10 more}

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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, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable 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 accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations.

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