Asset Optimization Engineer

BP PLC; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BP America Inc. seeks an Asset Optimization Engineer in Houston, hybrid schedule within 50 miles. You will support internal predictions for natural gas demand and translate into pricing strategies, leveraging knowledge of gas composition and pipeline logistics to optimize assets and transport.

You will collaborate with bench origination, market analytics, and teams in Mexico and South Texas to develop asset strategies and manage cross-border relationships. Travel is negligible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, or a closely related field.
• Two years with natural gas infrastructure and pipelines, storage facilities, LNG terminals, etc.
• Experience using ETRM tools and ICE Exchange for trading and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Support internal predictions for natural gas demand and translate those predictions into pricing strategies.
• Leverage knowledge of gas composition and pipeline logistics to optimize assets and transportation.
• Monitor volumes and costs; perform market analysis to identify price fluctuations.
• Collaborate to develop asset strategies with Mexico and South Texas teams.
• Travel as needed (negligible).

Skills

Pricing analytics

Market analysis

Risk management

Cross-border coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, or related field

Tools

ETRM tools

ICE Exchange

Job description

## Asset Optimization EngineerApply: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working: United States of America - Texas - Houston: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 2, 2026 (13 days left to apply): RQ115583**Entity:**Supply, Trading & Shipping**Job Family Group:**Supply & Trading Group**Job Description:**Employer: BP America Inc.Job Title: Asset Optimization EngineerLocation: 201 Helios Way, Houston, TX 77079 (May work from home on a hybrid schedule within 50 miles of Houston, TX)Duties: Support internal predictions for natural gas demand and translate those predictions into pricing strategies. Leverage knowledge of energy production and operations including the chemical make-up of natural gas, heat content, nitrogen, oxygen and carbon and determine how the chemical make-up affects natural gas transportation in the pipeline to optimize processes and logistics. Monitor the necessary volumes and surpluses in the region and perform market analysis to identify fluctuations of costs of natural gas. Facilitate optimization of existing and new assets in the portfolio by providing expertise in pipeline optimization engineering. Work closely with the rest of the bench origination, market analytics and other teams to build-out, and execute on, the Mexico Team and South Texas gas asset strategy. Facilitate cross-border communication and relationship management with stakeholders in the South Texas and Mexico Regions. May work from home on a hybrid schedule within 50 miles of Houston, TX. 5% domestic and international travel required.Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, or a closely related field plus four (4) years of experience utilizing the following: In-depth knowledge of and analyzing pricing mechanisms, supply and demand dynamics, and regional market behaviors in both the U.S. and Mexico. Experience to include two (2) years with natural gas infrastructure, including pipelines, storage facilities, LNG terminals, power plants, hubs, and their interconnectivity to optimize asset positions, forecast demand, and evaluate market access; utilizing Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) tools to manage positions, transactions, logistics, and risk exposure; utilizing the ICE Exchange platform for executing trades and monitoring market activity; familiarity with financial and physical natural gas products, including the ability to buy, sell, hedge, and manage trading positions; and applying historical context of business environment for Mexico based counterparties to grow and maintain customer footprint in Mexico.**Travel Requirement**Negligible travel should be 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:**.**Legal Disclaimer:**We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, 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.**About bp:****Supply, Trading & Shipping**Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world.In a time of constant change and possibility we need new talent to pursue commercial opportunities, fuelled by world-class insight and expertise. We’re always striving for more innovative digital solutions, sustainable outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too. Together we continue to grow as the world’s leading energy trader.Join us and help us achieve these goals by:• developing and continuously evolving a globally diversified portfolio that accesses new markets, commodities and commercial opportunities • collaborating with our business groups to provide innovative commercial and marine solutions that add value to bp’s assets and flows • delivering high-quality earnings and creating an organisation that is swift to identify and optimise market insights • navigating a new era of energy for our planet, by sea • acting with respect and integrity at all times, with the people we work with and the markets we operate in • maintaining a comprehensive, rigorous and holistic risk control framework that ensures we operate in a safe, compliant and efficient way at all times • empowering the deep expertise and leadership of our people