Senior Production Systems Engineer

BP Americas, Inc.; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Discretionary annual bonus program

Long-term incentive program

401(k) matching program

Job summary

BPX Energy is seeking a Senior Production Systems Engineer to join our US onshore operations. You will develop and deploy data-driven solutions to optimize production, streamline workflows, and address enterprise-level challenges in collaboration with engineers, operators, and analysts.

The role emphasizes building robust applications in Python/SQL within AWS, creating insightful dashboards with Power BI/Streamlit, and advancing AI-enabled analytics to support decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 8+ years experience in the oil and gas industry, preferably Petroleum Engineering.
• Strong programming skills in Python and SQL for data-intensive applications.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS and Azure.
• Competency with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with Dagster preferred.
• Experience developing in Palantir a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy data-driven production solutions.
• Collaborate with operations, optimization, interventions, and other teams to identify opportunities and build solutions.
• Design, develop, and deploy applications using Python, SQL, and Snowflake in AWS cloud.
• Champion best practices for software development and CI/CD.

Skills

Python

SQL

AWS

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Dagster

Palantir

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Power BI

Streamlit

Web frameworks

Job description

Job Family Group: Engineering 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 premier 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, innovation, and empowerment. At bpx, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment where collaboration, continuous improvement, and inclusion are valued. Discover your place with us and help our business meet the challenges of reimagining and reinventing the future of energy.

Role Synopsis

BPX Energy is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Production Systems Engineer to join our team and help revolutionize our US onshore operations. In this role, you will be a key player in developing and deploying cutting-edge, data-driven solutions that optimise production, streamline workflows, and solve enterprise-level problems. You will collaborate closely with various stakeholders, including engineers, optimisers, and field operators, to understand their challenges and translate them into impactful software solutions and/or process improvements.

Key Accountabilities

• Partner with Operations, Optimization, Interventions, and other teams to identify opportunities for improvement and develop innovative solutions that leverage the power of data
• Design, develop, and deploy robust applications using Python, SQL, and Snowflake within the AWS cloud environment
• Champion the adoption of best practices for software development, including version control, code reviews, testing, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD)
• Collaborate with Technology and Production as a product owner to ensure the successful implementation and ongoing support of in-house solutions
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of enterprise-level systems and standards that drive efficiency
• Build intuitive and insightful reporting tools and dashboards using Power BI, Streamlit, and/or other Python web-frameworks to empower data-driven decision-making
• Leverage AI tools like Claude Code and create AI agents to facilitate analysis and outcomes

Essential Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 8+ years experience in the oil and gas industry, particularly related to Petroleum Engineering, preferred
• Strong programming skills in Python and SQL, especially for data-intensive applications
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS and Azure
• Competency with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with workflow orchestration tools like Dagster+ preferred
• Experience developing in Palantir a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• A passion for problem-solving and a strong analytical mindset

Desirable Criteria and Qualifications

• Effective Communicator: Able to present complex problems to a diverse audience, from field personnel to upper management, in a clear and concise manner. Can explain complex technical concepts and algorithms in a way that is easily understood by a broad audience.
• Growth Mindset: Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new concepts, processes, software, and engineering and mathematical ideas.
• Empathetic and Customer-Focused: A strong listener who develops solutions that directly address customer needs, generate business value, and improve user experience.
• Resilient: Able to tackle open-ended data-related problems and extract valuable insights from complex and potentially messy datasets. Possesses the determination to effectively clean and prepare data for analysis and predictive modeling.

Compensation & Benefits

• How much do we pay (Base)? $165,000-$194,000 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.
• We offer a reward and wellbeing package designed to support your life both inside and outside of work.
• Benefits may include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off Discretionary annual bonus program Long-term incentive program 401(k) matching program

Legal authorization requirements:

• Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the United States for any employer other than your current employer
• Must not require sponsorship now or in the future for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.)
• We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other employment benefits and privileges. Please contact us to request accommodations.

Travel Requirement: Up to 10% 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:

Agility core practices, Agility core practices, Asset Availability Strategy, Asset health monitoring, Asset Life Cycle Management, Cost-conscious decision-making, Defect Elimination, Digital Analytics, Equipment criticality assessment, Equipment general, Equipment strategies, Facilitation, history and coding, Influencing, Maintenance, Maintenance fundamentals (Inactive), Management of Change, Plant Economics, Problem Solving, Process Safety Management, Production loss accounting or deferrals, Reliability analytics, Reliability Fundamentals, Reliability in Design, Reliability leadership and governance {+ 6 more} .

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. We’re an international energy company with global scale, ambitious plans and a team of brilliant people delivering energy to the world, today and tomorrow.