Lead Development Systems Engineer

Entity:

Production & Operations

Job Family Group:

Finance Group

Job Description:

About the Role

BPX Energy is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Development 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 optimize production, streamline workflows, and solve enterprise-level problems. You will collaborate closely with various stakeholders, including reservoir engineers and geoscientists, to understand their challenges and translate them into impactful software solutions and/or process improvements.

Key Accountabilities

• Partner with Subsurface and Planning 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

• Collaborate with Technology 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 Streamlit, Power BI, or Spotfire to empower data-driven decision-making

Essential Education & Experience

• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

• 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

• 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

• 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

How much do we pay (Base) $165,000 – $200,000. 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.

Why join us?

At bpx, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

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, and a generous 401(k) matching program.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations.

Discover your place with us and help our business meet the challenges of reimagining and reinventing the future of energy.

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:

Analysis and modelling, Analysis and modelling, Analytics, Benchmarking, Business Performance, Business process improvement, Commercial Acumen, Commercial performance management, Communication, Cost Management, Data visualization and interpretation, Decision Making, Economic evaluation methodology, Economic modelling, Financial Analysis, Group Problem Solving, Integrated Planning, Investment appraisal, Long Term Planning, Management Reporting, Managing change, Measurement and metrics, Organizational knowledge, Performance and planning, Performance management {+ 4 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.