Senior Commissioning Engineer
Production & Operations
Engineering Group
bpx energy, a major oil and gas producer in the United States, demonstrates its expertise in unconventional gas, including shale, to deliver hydrocarbon production and technical knowledge worldwide. With operations in Texas and Louisiana, our US onshore business has become both an outstanding oil and gas producer and a leader in reducing methane emissions. As part of BP, a global industry leader, we foster a high-energy, high-intensity environment built on accountability, collegiality, and empowerment.
The Senior Commissioning Engineer will collaborate with many players in the bpx business - Facilities and Construction, Reservoir, Completions, and Operations throughout the life cycle of a well from technical review through operation. Participating in the permanent facility HAZOP and remaining knowledgeable on the process safety in the design is key. The Senior Commissioning Engineer will drive development of the choke schedule and understand all the required reservoir limits, well design limits, and facility limits, so they can be accurately communicated to the flowback service company and field staff. This leader must also perform QA/QC on temporary and permanent facility design documentation through the development of commissioning plans, start-up plans, and executing the NWD SOP. Finally, the Senior Commissioning Engineer will provide engineering expertise and support handover to Operations.
Work with Reservoir, Completions, Operations, Field commissioning superintendents and 3rd party contractors to design flowback.
· Participate in the permanent facility HAZOP and be knowledgeable on the process safety in the design.
· Develop the choke schedule and understand all the required reservoir limits, well design limits, and facility limits, so they can be accurately communicated to the flowback service company and Commissioning team field staff.
· Provide engineering support while wells are under the ownership of the Commissioning team and support handover to Operations.
· Lead detailed Root Cause Failure Analysis for wells under Commissioning Team.
· Improve and increase production for wells under the ownership of the Commissioning team and support handover to Operations.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Chemical, or Petroleum Engineering . Design, commissioning, start-up, or operation of wellsite processing facilities.
· Ability to travel and stay on site as needed to ensure successful project delivery.
· Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact optimally at different levels in the office, field, and with contractors.
· Participated in HAZOPs or risk assessments
· Attention to detail in quality assurance verifications
· Understanding of financial analysis
· Ability to lead risk assessments.
· Solid understanding of electrical area classification
· Contractor management (engineering contractors and/or construction contractors)
· Familiarity with API 12J and 12K for production units
· Ability to manage numerous projects and prioritize support activities.
· Strong analytical skills and ability to work on multiple projects
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. Travel Requirement
Up to 25% 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
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