Plant 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. Plant Technician BPX Midstream ROLE SYNOPSIS: The Plant Technician is responsible for the safe, environmentally conscious, and economical operation of plant facilities, utilities, and equipment used to produce or refine oil and gas. This role operates plant inlet, compression, process areas, and associated systems while supporting reliable production, maintenance readiness, process safety, and emergency response. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: • Operate facilities safely, economically, and with environmental awareness. • Ensure safe working conditions and compliance with all safety and environmental practices and procedures. • Develop and execute energy isolation plans for maintenance activities. • Use the verification application to verify critical work and document failures. • Operate plant inlet, compression, process areas, and associated systems. • Maximize production by meeting product specifications, supporting maximum facility runtime, and collaborating effectively with other disciplines and teams. • Provide positive leadership while contributing as a team player. • Complete daily read-ups and follow up on parameters outside normal operating ranges. • Troubleshoot operational and maintenance problems. • Perform routine housekeeping of the plant and process areas. • Share knowledge with coworkers and support personal and company business goals and objectives. • Interface with Maintenance, Production teams, gas distribution companies, and other parts of the BPX organization. • Identify required maintenance on plant equipment and related systems and complete computerized work orders. • Prepare plant equipment and piping systems for maintenance. • Use available training resources to strengthen technical capabilities. • Maintain required operator training, emergency preparedness skills, and the knowledge needed to assist with plant emergencies. • Use hand tools, climb ladders and stairs to process-vessel elevations, open and close process valves, and operate motor vehicles. • Take an active role in the Process Safety Management program and DOT pipeline compliance. ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION: • High school diploma or equivalent. • At least five years of experience in oil and gas operations or a related industry. • Proficiency with mechanical equipment and automation or instrumentation systems. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. • Personal commitment to safety and environmental awareness. • Understanding of process safety concepts and their application. • Ability to read and use piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and process flow diagrams (PFDs). • Willingness and ability to work the assigned 12-hour, 7-on/7-off shift schedule. • Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and reporting functions. • Valid driver's license. LOCATION & SCHEDULE: • Location: Hawkville Central CDP • Schedule: 7 days on / 7 days off, 12-hour shifts CRITICAL ROLE DEMANDS: Lifting Abilities • Lift 72 lbs with two hands from floor to knuckle height twice, with 12-second rest intervals between lifts. • Lift 72 lbs with two hands from floor to waist height twice, with 12-second rest intervals between lifts. • Lift 60 lbs with two hands from floor to shoulder height twice, with 12-second rest intervals between lifts. • Lift 30 lbs with two hands from floor to crown height twice, with 12-second rest intervals between lifts. Pushing & Pulling Abilities: • Push horizontally with both hands positioned between waist and mid-chest height to generate a peak force of 120 lbs, three times. • Pull horizontally with both hands positioned between waist and mid-chest height to generate a peak force of 120 lbs, three times. Carrying Abilities • Carry 72 lbs with two hands at a self-selected height for 10 feet, twice, at a self selected pace. • Carry at least 50 lbs with one hand for a minimum distance of 50 feet. Stair and Ladder Climbing Abilities • Climb up and down a total of 40 steps at a self-selected pace. • Climb up and down 14 ladder rungs at a self-selected pace. Agilities • Stooping and twisting: From standing, perform three continuous alternate toe touches