Field Automation Construction Tech | I&E & Commissioning

BP; George West (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

bpx energy is seeking a Construction Technician with an automation skillset to oversee instrumentation and electrical construction activities across Texas sites. The role ensures safety, quality, and schedule adherence while liaising with contractors, engineering, commissioning, and operations teams.

The technician will conduct site visits, QA/QC inspections, and support POL after start-up, while managing documentation and cost tracking to drive safe, cost-efficient project completion.

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical and instrumentation systems installation practices.
• Familiarity with NEC and safety protocols.
• Ability to read P&IDs, electrical schematics, and construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure contractors and crew comply with lifesaving rules, JSAs, LOTO, One Call clearances, and Ground Disturbance Permits.
• Manage I&E construction for new facilities and modifications, coordinating crew placement, COW, schedules, and contractor execution.
• Perform daily site visits, construction walkdowns, and QA/QC inspections to verify work meets specs and standards.
• Review P&ID and drawing changes and ensure as-built documentation is uploaded to Teams.
• Procure, receive, inspect, and track instruments, panels, and materials.
• Complete Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) I&E sections and verify testing and documentation before POL.
• Provide on-site commissioning and POL support, coordinating vendor start-up activities.
• Track daily project costs and identify cost-reduction opportunities without compromising safety or quality.
• Maintain OneNote project logs and handover notes across documentation.
• Coordinate with engineering, commissioning, operations, contractors, vendors, and SIMOPS support.
• Provide technical direction and mentoring to contract I&E specialists.

Skills

Electrical & I&E knowledge

QA/QC inspections

Safety compliance

Project coordination

Education

Electrical/Instrumentation-related experience

Tools

Microsoft Teams

OneNote

Cost-tracking software

Job description

bpx energy is seeking a Construction Technician with an automation skillset to oversee instrumentation and electrical construction activities across Texas sites. The role ensures safety, quality, and schedule adherence while liaising with contractors, engineering, commissioning, and operations teams.

The technician will conduct site visits, QA/QC inspections, and support POL after start-up, while managing documentation and cost tracking to drive safe, cost-efficient project completion.