Production Technician

Role Synopsis

We are seeking a highly motivated, mechanically inclined Production Technician with a growth mindset who enjoys a dynamic, hands on, field-based work environment. You will be responsible for working in the Eagle Ford Basin with other teams to install new infrastructure (well, equipment, facilities), perform repairs, perform preventative maintenance on existing equipment, diagnose issues, conduct root cause failure analysis, pre and post job reviews, handle contractor work, collect data / validate conditions, and investigate customer/3rd party issues.

Key Accountabilities

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with remote staff on problems that may be encountered using phone, video or virtual assist technology
• Analytical prowess to leverage data and available resources to resolve key issues that arise every single day in the field.
• Gain full cycle understanding of oil and gas operating systems from reservoir to sales line.
• Actively schedule activities and make yourself available to assist others and build partnerships.
• Seek out opportunities to increase capability and capacity and assist in identifying training gaps within the team.
• Actively participate as a member of business unit to improve team processes and build interdependent team culture.
• Proven ability to learn or conduct basic failure analysis, nodal analysis
• Validated problem-solving ability used in similar settings with impactful results to the business.
• Experience using data to drive decision-making
• High level of aptitude and interest with new technology

Essential Experience and Education

• Experience in oil and gas or other manufacturing/industrial business
• Understanding of oil and gas industry
• Electro-mechanical background with experience working in lean processes environment
• Conscious of desired vs. non-desired outcomes and willingness to affect change
• Growth mindset: Proven ability to learn and adapt quickly
• Extraordinary listening and social skills along with upbeat, naturally inquisitive, and confidence-instilling approach both remotely and in person.
• Close out estimates, complete post-construction checks, complete as-builts and review contractor invoices
• Adaptable to changes in the work environment, handling challenging demands, and taking care of frequent changes, delays or unexpected events
• Understanding of databases, data architecture, and technologies used to transform and transport data

Working Conditions:

Lifting Abilities:

Lift with 2 hands from floor to knuckles: 80 lbs x 2 (with 12 sec rest intervals between lifts)

Lift with 2 hands from floor to waist: 80 lbs x 2 (with 12 sec rest intervals between lifts)

Lift with 2 hands from floor to shoulders: 35 lbs x 2 (with 12 sec rest intervals between lifts)

Lift with 2 hands from floor to crown: 15 lbs x 2 (with 12 sec rest intervals between lifts)

Pushing and Pulling Abilities:

Push horizontally with hands placed between waist and mid-chest level to generate a peak force of 80 lbs with two hands x 3,

Pull horizontally with hands placed between waist and mid-chest level to generate a peak force of 80 lbs with two hands x 3,

Carrying Abilities:

Carry with 2 hands at self-selected height: 80 lbs for a distance of 5 feet x 2; self-paced.

Stair / Ladder Climbing Abilities:

Stair Climb: Climb up and down a total of 10 steps, self-paced.

Agilities:

Stooping and Twisting: From standing, perform alternate toe touches x 3 to each side, self-paced but continuous.

Test recipient should reach toward his/her toes on opposite side as far as possible but actual touching of toes not required.

Kneeling: From standing, kneel on one knee, return to full standing and then kneel on opposite knee. Repeat kneeling test x 3, each knee, self-paced but continuous.

Sustained Squatting: From standing, lower body into a functional squat position. Hold the squat position for 30 seconds and then stand.

Repetitive Squatting: Repeat squats x 3 reps, self-paced, no hold time at end range.

Location:

Cuero/Victoria, TX

Schedule:

8/6

How much do we pay (Base) $95,000-$112,000. 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.

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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations.

Discover your place with us and help our business meet the challenges of reimagining and reinventing the future of energy.

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/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.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.