Systems Engineer

Job description

Segment

Upstream
Role synopsis

Systems engineer will direct important projects across the North Business Unit that will set the model of operating efficiencies. A focus will be to work closely with Operations Engineers, Production Team Leads, and Automation team to provide nimble technology focused solutions to operation workflows. The engineer will bridge the gap between these groups to create systems that reduce human footprint in the field at the same time reducing deferment and LOE.

Req ID

79369BR
Location

United States - Colorado - Denver
Is this a part time position?

No
Relocation available

Negotiable
Travel required

Yes - up to 10%
Key accountabilities

·  Reduce operations workflow by implementing intelligent operations
·  Leverage modern software and hardware technology to transform operations LOE
·  Integrate controlling algorithms into a diverse set of Artificial Lift types and surface equipment
·  Ability to think differently and optimize routine wellsite actions
·  Analyze and provide metrics on data reliability and controlling success
·  Program raspberry Pi or similar PLC's in central system to communicate different protocols to fully integrate with our current workflow
·  Reduce failure rate of different Artificial Lift types by system implementations
·  Focus on high impact projects to reduce field and engineering cycle time
·  Strong safety culture to lead and engage BP personnel and vendors regarding job hazards, mitigations, and stopping the job.
Essential Education

•BS degree in Engineering or Computer Science
Desirable criteria and qualifications

Display a hunger and growth mindset
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. With a workforce of 80,000 employees, 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.

As a Project and Engineering professional within BP, you'll be exposed to an amazing breadth of opportunity and experience within a dynamic environment in which people can develop and grow. Whether it be using the latest subsea technology to access oil from the deepest oceans, building some of the worlds biggest production facilities or designing pipelines that cross several countries, we have some of the largest projects and most complex engineering challenges in the world.
Application close date

19-Jun-2017
Sub-category

Process & Process Safety Engineering (U)
Job category

Engineering Upstream
Countries (State/Region)

United States - Colorado
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Desired profile

Essential experience and job requirements

•3+ years of related experience. •Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional teams. •Understanding the production process including economics, commercial awareness, process optimization and the proper application and use of technology.
Other Requirements (eg Travel, Location)

TBD
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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.