BOP Manager

Force Pressure Control, LLC.; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas services company is seeking a BOP Operations Manager to oversee daily operations related to Blowout Preventers (BOP). Responsibilities include ensuring equipment readiness, compliance with regulatory standards, and managing personnel. Ideal candidates will have experience in BOP operations, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to safety. This role plays a crucial part in maintaining operational performance and safety standards in the field.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing BOP operations with a focus on safety compliance.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team of supervisors and technicians.
• Strong understanding of regulatory standards and auditing processes.
• Ensure compliance with API, OEM, BSEE, and customer requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop BOP supervisors, technicians, and support personnel.
• Coordinate with drilling contractors, operators, and internal departments to support operations.
• Review job planning, risk assessments, and permit requirements.
• Investigate incidents, equipment failures, and non-conformances; implement corrective actions.
• Manage operational KPIs including safety performance, uptime, and cost control.
• Support audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.
• Participate in equipment planning, inventory management, and capital recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily BOP operations across assigned districts or projects.
• Ensure BOP equipment is maintained and deployment-ready.
• Coordinate with drilling contractors and internal departments to support operations.
• Investigate incidents, equipment failures, and non-conformances; implement corrective actions.
• Manage operational KPIs including safety performance, uptime, and cost control.

Skills

Equipment readiness

Regulatory compliance

Operational management

Mentoring and leadership

Incident investigation

Job description

Description

The BOP Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing all Blowout Preventer (BOP) operations, ensuring equipment readiness, regulatory compliance, and safe execution of field activities.

Requirements

• Manage daily BOP operations across assigned districts, rigs, or projects
• Ensure BOP equipment is properly maintained, tested, certified, and deployment‑ready
• Oversee BOP stack installations, pressure testing, troubleshooting, and retrieval activities
• Ensure compliance with API, OEM, BSEE, and customer requirements
• Lead, mentor, and develop BOP supervisors, technicians, and support personnel
• Coordinate with drilling contractors, operators, and internal departments to support operations
• Review job planning, risk assessments (JSA/JHA), and permit requirements
• Investigate incidents, equipment failures, and non-conformances; implement corrective actions
• Manage operational KPIs including safety performance, uptime, and cost control
• Support audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews
• Participate in equipment planning, inventory management, and capital recommendations