Senior Facilities Engineer - Process Safety and Reliability

BP PLC; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Discretionary annual bonus program

Long-term incentive program

401(k) matching program

Job summary

BP plc in Denver, CO, seeks a Senior Facilities Engineer to join the onshore facilities team. You will drive surface facility modifications, reliability improvements, and emissions reductions while coordinating across disciplines and contractors.

The role emphasizes process safety, risk-based design, and project leadership in a hybrid office/remote setting. Candidates should have 5–7 years in US onshore engineering and strong knowledge of P&IDs, safety analyses, and API/ASME standards.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years minimum experience in US onshore operations / facility engineering.
• Proficiency with PFDs, P&IDs, and Cause & Effect Diagrams.
• Familiarity with ASME 31.3/31.8 piping codes and ASME pressure vessel code.
• Reciprocal compressor sizing, separator sizing, relief design, and tank vent calculations.
• API 12F tank specification.
• Experience managing multiple projects and prioritizing tasks.
• Experience with process safety management systems.
• Experience facilitating PHA sessions (HAZOP/What-If).
• Contractor accountability and KPI achievement experience.
• Ability to analyze complex data sets and troubleshoot systems.
• Familiarity with RCFA and corrective actions.
• Knowledge of artificial lift systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide brownfield project-level and rapid response engineering for facility modifications.
• Design surface facilities (compression, valves, piping, tanks, etc.) to optimize safety and production.
• Initiate and coordinate MOC processes (work packs, P&IDs, cause-effect diagrams).
• Lead design reviews and risk assessments (HAZOP/What If).
• Manage engineered solutions including cost analysis and post-implementation reviews.
• Analyze material release data and perform RCFA to reduce failures and costs.
• Lead reliability improvement initiatives with maintenance/operations.
• Oversee service providers to ensure safety and KPI compliance.
• Share lessons learned across disciplines and BP networks.
• Follow BP Engineering Principles and BP Values & Behaviors.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in petroleum, chemical, or mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

ProMax

Job description

BP plc in Denver, CO, seeks a Senior Facilities Engineer to join the onshore facilities team. You will drive surface facility modifications, reliability improvements, and emissions reductions while coordinating across disciplines and contractors.

The role emphasizes process safety, risk-based design, and project leadership in a hybrid office/remote setting. Candidates should have 5–7 years in US onshore engineering and strong knowledge of P&IDs, safety analyses, and API/ASME standards.