Senior Production Systems Engineer

bpx energy, a major oil and gas producer in the United States, leverages its expertise in unconventional gas, including shale, to deliver hydrocarbon production and technical knowledge worldwide. With operations in Texas and Louisiana, our U.S. onshore business has become both a premier oil and gas producer and a leader in reducing methane emissions.

Role Synopsis
BPX Energy seeks a highly motivated and skilled Senior Production Systems Engineer to join our team and help revolutionize our U.S. onshore operations. In this role, you will develop and deploy cutting‑edge, data‑driven solutions that optimize production, streamline workflows, and solve enterprise‑level problems. You will collaborate closely with engineers, optimizers, and field operators to translate their challenges into impactful software solutions and process improvements.

Key Accountabilities

Partner with Operations, Optimization, Interventions, and other 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 Power BI, Streamlit, and/or other Python web frameworks to empower data‑driven decision‑making

Leverage AI tools such as Claude Code and create AI agents to facilitate analysis and outcomes

Essential Experience And Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

7+ years 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 such as Dagster (preferred)

Experience developing in Palantir (a plus)

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

Desirable Criteria And Qualifications

Effective communicator who can present complex problems to a diverse audience in a clear and concise manner

Growth mindset with demonstrated ability to quickly learn new concepts, processes, software, and engineering ideas

Empathetic and customer‑focused, developing solutions that directly address customer needs, generate business value, and improve user experience

Resilient, able to tackle open‑ended data‑related problems, clean and prepare complex datasets, and extract valuable insights

Compensation & Benefits
Base salary: $165,000 – $194,000

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Discretionary annual bonus program

Long‑term incentive program

401(k) matching program

Legal Authorization Requirements

Must be legally authorized to work full‑time in the United States for any employer other than your current employer

Must not require sponsorship now or in the future for employment visa status (e.g., H‑1B, TN, etc.)

We will ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other employment benefits and privileges

Travel Requirement
Up to 10% travel is expected with this role.

Relocation Assistance
This role is not eligible for relocation.

Remote Type
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working.

Skills
Agility core practices, Asset Availability Strategy, Asset health monitoring, Asset Life Cycle Management, Cost‑conscious decision-making, Defect Elimination, Digital Analytics, Equipment criticality assessment, Equipment general, Equipment strategies, Facilitation, History and coding, Influencing, Maintenance, Management of change, Plant Economics, Problem Solving, Process Safety Management, Production loss accounting, Reliability analytics, Reliability fundamentals, Reliability in Design, Reliability leadership and governance.

Legal Disclaimer
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, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process. If you are selected for a position, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy, including pre‑placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness, and background checks.

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