Senior Midstream Optimization Engineer

Oil Authority; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Flexible working schedule

Paid time off policy

Discretionary annual bonus program

Long-term incentive program

401K matching program

Job summary

bp energy, a major oil and gas producer in the United States, identifies and implements optimization opportunities across gas, oil, water, and produced fluids. You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Pipelines, SWD, Commercial, and Technology teams to enhance performance and asset utilization.

The role requires strong analytical thinking, field engagement, and the ability to translate insights into practical operational improvements while traveling up to 25% to field

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and understanding of oil and gas production operations.
• 5–10 years of experience in oil and gas production, midstream, or operations engineering.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate across technical and operations teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop tools to monitor system performance and identify optimization opportunities.
• Support throughput, asset utilization, and flow assurance across gas, oil, water, and produced fluids.
• Analyze data and field observations to translate insights into actionable operational solutions.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Commercial teams on optimization initiatives.
• Assist in risk reduction and continuous improvement of response plans.

Skills

Oil & gas ops

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Job Family Group

Finance Group

Job Description

bpx energy, a major oil and gas producer in the United States, leverages its expertise in unconventional gas, including shale, to deliver hydrocarbon production and technical knowledge worldwide. With operations in Texas and Louisiana, our US onshore business has become both a best-in-class oil and gas producer and a leader in reducing methane emissions. As part of bp, a global industry leader, we foster a high-energy, high-intensity environment built on accountability, collegiality, and empowerment.

Role Summary

The Midstream Optimization Engineer is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and implementing opportunities to improve the performance, reliability, and value generation of BPX's midstream infrastructure. This role works closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Pipelines, SWD, Commercial, and Technology teams to support optimization initiatives across gas, oil, water, and produced fluid systems.

The successful candidate will leverage operational data, engineering principles, and field engagement to identify system constraints, improve asset utilization, and deliver measurable business value. The role requires a strong analytical mindset, a passion for continuous improvement, and the ability to translate insights into practical operational solutions.

Field engagement is expected to build relationships, understand operational challenges, and ensure solutions are applicable and sustainable in daily operations.

Key Accountabilities

System Optimization & Performance Improvement

• Develop tools to supervise system performance, pressures, rates, and operating conditions to identify optimization opportunities.
• Support efforts to maximize throughput, minimize production deferment, and improve asset utilization.
• Evaluate constraints across gathering, compression, treating, pipeline, and water systems and recommend corrective actions.
• Quantify the operational and financial impact of optimization initiatives.
• Assist in developing operational strategies that improve flow assurance and system efficiency.

Reliability & Operational Support

• Support Operations and Maintenance teams in identifying and resolving equipment or system reliability issues.
• Support Operations and Maintenance with workflow mapping and optimization
• Participate in troubleshooting efforts during outages, upsets, and abnormal operating conditions.
• Analyze recurring operational issues and develop recommendations to reduce risk and improve performance.
• Support continuous improvement of response plans and operating procedures.

Analytics, Reporting & Digital Solutions

• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and analytical tools that improve visibility into system performance.
• Analyze operational and commercial data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and optimization opportunities.
• Utilize data analytics, pattern recognition, and anomaly detection techniques to support decision-making.
• Assist with implementation of new technologies and digital tools that improve operational performance.

Commercial & Joint Venture Support

• Support tracking and analysis of midstream agreements, processing commitments, and third‑party connections.
• Assist with forecasting, scenario evaluations, and economic assessments of optimization opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to improve commercial outcomes while maintaining operational reliability.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in Root Cause Failure Analyses (RCFAs) and other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Track optimization opportunities and support implementation of corrective actions.
• Promote a data‑driven approach to operational decision‑making.
• Share lessons learned and best practices across teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with proven understanding of oil and gas production, gathering, and processing operations
• 5-10 years of experience supporting oil and gas production, facilities, midstream, water management, or operations engineering.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across technical and operational teams.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Travel: 25% travel to field locations

Salary and Benefits

We offer a reward and wellbeing package to enable your work to fit with your life. These can include, but not limited to,

• access to health
• vision and dental insurance
• flexible working schedule
• paid time off policy
• discretionary annual bonus program
• long‑term incentive program
• a generous 401K matching program

How much do we pay (Base)? $150,000 - $190,000

*Note that the pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.

Travel Requirement

Up to 25% 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

Analysis and modelling, Analytics, Commercial Acumen, Commercial performance management, Communication, Data visualization and interpretation, Financial Analysis, Integrated Planning, Investment appraisal, Performance management

Legal Disclaimer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, 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.