Construction Technician

Job Family Group: Operations 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 safety, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and teamwork are valued. Discover your place with us and help our business meet the challenges of reimagining and reinventing the future of energy. Construction Technician — Automation Skillset ROLE SYNOPSIS The Construction Technician is responsible for overseeing instrumentation and electrical construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety standards, quality specifications, and project schedules. This role serves as the primary liaison between contractors, engineering, commissioning, and operations to deliver safe, compliant, and cost-effective electrical and instrumentation systems. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Ensure contractors and crew members comply with lifesaving rules, contractor expectations, company safety requirements, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Lockout/Tagout (LO/TO), One Call clearances, and Ground Disturbance Permit requirements. Manage instrumentation and electrical (I&E) construction activities for new facilities and modifications, coordinating crew placement, Coordination of Work (COW), project schedules, and contractor execution. Perform daily site visits, construction walkdowns, and QA/QC inspections to verify work meets specifications, applicable standards, and project requirements and to prevent rework. Review and approve yellow-line/red-line markups, document P&ID and drawing changes, and ensure as-built documentation, I&E checklists, data sheets, and QA/QC records are uploaded to Teams. Procure, receive, inspect, organize, and track instruments, panels, specialty items, Artificial Lift equipment, consumables, and other construction materials. Complete Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) I&E sections and verify I&E testing and documentation are complete prior to Production On-Line (POL). Provide on-site commissioning and POL support, coordinate vendor start-up activities, and communicate with the Commissioning team regarding facility performance after start-up. Track daily project costs, contractor cost reports, material deliveries, and project status; identify cost-reduction opportunities without compromising safety or quality. Maintain current OneNote project logs, handover notes, phone lists, drawings, P&IDs, driving directions, and other project documentation. Coordinate effectively with engineering, commissioning, operations, Drilling and Completions, contractors, vendors, managers, and other stakeholders, including support for SIMOPS. Provide technical direction, mentoring, and coaching to contract I&E specialists on proper installation techniques, quality expectations, and safe work practices. Complete required VTA training, maintain current certifications, and stay current on applicable codes, standards, and industry best practices. ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION Working knowledge of electrical and instrumentation systems, installation practices, and construction activities. Working knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC), Lockout/Tagout procedures, and applicable safety protocols. Ability to interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, construction drawings, and equipment documentation. Experience coordinating contractors, performing QA/QC inspections, maintaining project documentation, and tracking costs and materials. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Experience supporting I&E construction, pre-startup, commissioning, and Production On-Line (POL) activities. Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, engineering, commissioning, operations, and Drilling and Completions teams. Experience with project documentation and tracking tools, including Teams, OneNote, and cost-tracking applications. PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES Strong commitment to safety, compliance, quality, and operational discipline. Effective communication and stakeholder-management skills. Strong organization, planning, problem-solving, and attention to detail. Ability to provide technical direction, mentor contractors, and work effectively across multiple teams. WORKING CONDITIONS Field-based role requiring daily site visits to active construction locations and coordination with construction crews. Work is performed around active construction, electrical, instrumentation, commissioning, and production activities. Must be able to support changing project schedules, construction priorities, commissioning activities, and shift h