Senior Production Systems Engineer

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 U.S. onshore business has become both a premier oil and gas producer and a leader in reducing methane emissions.

BPX Energy seeks a highly motivated and skilled Senior Production Systems Engineer to join our team and help revolutionize our U.S. onshore operations. In this role, you will develop and deploy cutting‑edge, data‑driven solutions that optimize production, streamline workflows, and solve enterprise‑level problems. You will collaborate closely with engineers, optimizers, and field operators to translate their challenges into impactful software solutions and process improvements.

• 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 such as Claude Code and create AI agents to facilitate analysis and outcomes

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 7+ 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 such as 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

• Effective communicator who can present complex problems to a diverse audience in a clear and concise manner
• Growth mindset with demonstrated ability to quickly learn new concepts, processes, software, and engineering ideas
• Empathetic and customer‑focused, developing solutions that directly address customer needs, generate business value, and improve user experience
• Resilient, able to tackle open‑ended data‑related problems, clean and prepare complex datasets, and extract valuable insights

Base salary: $165,000 – $194,000

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Discretionary annual bonus program
• Long‑term incentive program
• 401(k) matching program

• 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 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

Up to 10% travel is expected with this role.

This role is not eligible for relocation.

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working.

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