Production Technician

Job description

Segment

Upstream
Role synopsis

The Control Room Operator - Production Technician (CRO-PT) is a member of a multidiscipline operations team, reporting to the Production Supervisor. The main purpose of this position is to provide input to maximize optimization of production systems.

The CRO-PT is primarily accountable for maximizing the optimization and monitoring of the process equipment via computer (DCS & PLC) systems for desired pressure, temperature, levels and tracking throughput.

The CRO-PT identifies and assists in managing process upsets and collects long-term performance data. Monitoring well performance, the CRO-PT recommends flow changes to optimize production volumes while performing trend analysis and ensuring documentation/procedures are current and accurate.
NOTE: Applicants must be willing to enter work force as a Production Tech. Upon completion of the required training/ development/certification process, Job Title will be changed to Control Room Operator (CRO).
Req ID

80905BR
Location

United States - Louisiana - Houma
Is this a part time position?

No
Relocation available

Yes - Domestic (In country) only
Travel required

Yes - up to 50%
Key accountabilities

·  Participate in FAT's (Factory Acceptance Testing)
·  Day to day management of operational priorities, taking direct instruction from the Production Team Leader on maintaining integrity of the facilities and production optimization
·  Operate, monitor and adjust production and injection well fluid flow and pressures, fluid separation vessels, produced water handling facilities, crude oil to export and gas compression and the treatment and distribution equipment and process (inclusive of process support systems such as instrument air, chemicals, heating and seawater)
·  Report potential process safety and operational optimization issues to the appropriate level
·  Complete all maintenance routines as defined by planned maintenance (PM) schedules and procedures
·  Ensure all Maximo data relating to topside/subsea equipment, including defects, is recorded and used as required
·  Monitor the preparation and status of isolations conducted and permits issued in compliance with ISSOW
·  Report any activity to the production team leader that could impact production
·  Monitor and record all key operational parameters and report any anomalies in a timely manner, with particular attention to subsea equipment, flow rates, chemical pumps, MeOH systems, vessels etc.
·  Ensure maintenance and participate in the testing of all subsea and topsides equipment as needed, such as wellheads, safety valves, vessel end devises, pig launchers, receivers, etc.
Essential Education

A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent
Desirable criteria and qualifications

·  Recent experience as a control room operator
·  Intimate knowledge of Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSSE) and USCG regulations and experience in working with their inspectors
·  Subsea experience
·  Marine experience
·  Recognized outside own site for technical ability and expertise
·  Able to interact effectively with company & contractor personnel on location to get the job done
·  Strong health, safety, environmental and regulatory compliance record
·  Experienced in all aspects of oil and gas operations, including export pipeline systems
·  Experienced in simultaneous operations involving production, well maintenance, and construction activities
·  Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to influence others
·  Strong teamwork skills with experience in working with engineers and multi -discipline teams
About BP

Our business is the exploration, production, refining, trading and distribution of energy. This is what we do, and we do it on a truly global scale. BP operates with business activities and customers in more than 80 countries across six continents. Every day, we serve millions of customers around the world. We are continually looking for talented, committed and ambitious people to help us shape the face of energy for the future.

BP's Upstream segment focuses on finding reserves of oil and gas, developing the means to extract and process it and then consistently producing and transporting it to market. This involves using cutting edge technology to find the energy reserves, the ability to drill thousands of meters under the ground, designing, building and operating some of the world's largest most complex production onshore / offshore facilities and finally being able to transport these fluids, in order to provide energy to the world.

BP is the largest operator (excluding National Oil Companies) in the world with over 6.6MM BOE/Day gross operated production and operations in 25 countries on six continents. The largest community in BP's Upstream Segment, around 6000 people work in operations, essentially delivering oil and gas from the wellhead to the market. Operations staff play a significant role at all stages of the exploration and production cycle - providing input to a project from early appraisal all the way through to full production.
Application close date

09-Jun-2017
Sub-category

Technicians
Job category

Operations
Countries (State/Region)

United States - Louisiana
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Desired profile

Essential experience and job requirements

·  Advanced working knowledge of pumps, compressors, control systems, chemical and corrosion mitigation systems - Demonstrated technical expertise in multiple disciplines
·  Experienced in Emergency Response
·  Procedure validation and development experience
·  2-5 years of change experience
Other Requirements (eg Travel, Location)

There are no additional requirements. Please respond with N/A below.
Eligibility Requirements

If you are applying for a position in the United States, you must be at least 18 years of age, legally authorized to work in the United States; and not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., TN, H1B status), now or in the future.