Production Technician
BP
Houma, Louisiana
Job Description
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The Production Technician (PT) provides input to optimize production systems by managing process upsets & collects long-term performance data. Monitoring well performance, the PT recommends flow changes to optimize production volumes while performing trend analysis & ensuring documentation/procedures are current & accurate. The PT is accountable for optimizing & monitoring the process equipment through field operations or control room interface (DCS & PLC) systems for desired pressure, temperature, levels, & tracking efficiency.
Our mission is to bring together veterans, energy, and markets to power and navigate a changing world. We recognize that
veterans bring the values, behaviors, and skills that will help us as we pivot to being an integrated energy company focused on
delivering solutions for customers. We believe that veterans will help lead the charge as we continue to strive for more
innovative digital solutions, sustainable outcomes, and closer teamwork across our company and beyond. #Operationbpvictory
bp has an active Veterans Business Resource Group which provides service, development, and networking opportunities for veterans.
veterans bring the values, behaviors, and skills that will help us as we pivot to being an integrated energy company focused on
delivering solutions for customers. We believe that veterans will help lead the charge as we continue to strive for more
innovative digital solutions, sustainable outcomes, and closer teamwork across our company and beyond. #Operationbpvictory
bp has an active Veterans Business Resource Group which provides service, development, and networking opportunities for veterans.
Education
- Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent
- Completion of a 2 - 4-year apprenticeship program or technical degree within core craft
Essential Requirements
- 3+ years' experience in petrochemical industry, manufacturing, at-sea (offshore) or military experience
- Advanced knowledge of pumps, compressors, control systems, chemical & corrosion mitigation systems.
- Knowledge of Bureau of Safety & Environmental Enforcement (BESSE) & USCG regulations & experience in working with their inspectors; or similar experience working with military auditors or regulators.
- Experienced in simultaneous operations involving production & construction activities, or military experience in maintenance & operations.
- Willingness & ability to serve as a member of an emergency response team.
- Willingness & ability to work in small/confined places, as well as work on high platforms, walk on high elevation grating & walk up & down steps.
- Willingness & ability to successfully complete a fitness for duty assessment.
- Comfortable riding in a helicopter or boat over Gulf of Mexico waters for extended periods & be transferred to/from a boat via personnel basket swung by a crane with or without reasonable accommodations
- Knowledge of P&IDs, C&E Chart, Safety Flow Diagram, SafeChart, basic electrical safety
- Must possess a TWIC Card
Other requirements
- Willing to work 12 - hour shifts on rotation 14&14 shift offshore in the Gulf of Mexico
- This position, based on our assets off the coast of Louisiana, requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before your official start date. Unless granted an accommodation during the application process from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status prior to hire
Entity
Production & Operations
Job Family Group
Operations GroupRelocation available
NoTravel required
Yes - up to 50%Time Type
Full timeCountry
United States of AmericaAbout BP
Key Accountabilities
- Management of operational priorities & maintaining integrity of the facilities & production optimization
- Operate, supervise & adjust production & injection well fluid flow & pressures, fluid separation vessels, produced water handling facilities, crude oil to export & gas compression & the treatment & distribution equipment & process (inclusive of process support systems: instrument air, chemicals, heating & seawater)
- Report potential process safety & operational optimization issues
- Record and report all data relating to topside/subsea equipment, including defects
- Supervise the preparation & status of isolations conducted & permits issued in compliance with CoW procedures.
- Supervise & record all key operational parameters & report any anomalies, including subsea equipment, flow rates, chemical pumps, MeOH systems, vessels etc.
- Support maintenance & testing of all subsea & topsides equipment, including wellheads, safety valves, vessel end devises, pig launchers, receivers, etc.
- Participate in emergency response exercises
- Monitor, reorder & track supply levels of production chemicals, critical spares & materials
- 2015 recipient of the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award
- 2021 recipient of the Extraordinary Employer Support Award from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)
- 2021 & 2022 recipient of the Student Veterans of America (SVA) Partner of the Year award.
- 2022 recipient of the Veteran Champions of the Year in Corporate America from Viqtory.com (GI Jobs)
PRODUCTION & OPERATIONS
This is the place to truly drive change. Our people develop hydrocarbon resources, deliver projects, operate refineries as well as oil and gas production assets.
Why Join Us:
At bp, 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 are committed to the veteran and military communities through our strong partnerships.
There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are important, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, differential pay offered for those continuing to serve in the Guard and Reserves, having military service considered when calculating vacation time for new hires, and excellent retirement benefits! Please visit bp.com/veterancareers for more info.
Legal disclaimer
If you are selected for a position in the United States, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a post-offer/pre-placement drug test(and alcohol screening/medical examination if required by the role) as well as pre-placement verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process. The drug screen requires a hair test for which BP must be able to obtain a sufficient hair sample for analysis (~4 cm/1 ½” scalp, or > 2 cm/¾” body – arms & armpits/legs/chest)As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, BP is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected group status. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us or have one of your representatives contact us at BPUSApplicationAssis@bp.com; or by telephone at 281.366.1999.
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