Maintenance Technician

About the role

BPX Energy, a major oil and gas producer in the United States, leverages expertise in unconventional gas, including shale, to deliver hydrocarbon production and technical knowledge worldwide. Operating in Texas and Louisiana, BPX is a premier on‑shore producer and a leader in reducing methane emissions. As part of BP, the company fosters a high‑energy, high‑intensity environment built on accountability, collegiality, innovation, and empowerment. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for managing and coordinating planning and scheduling, safety‑critical equipment (SCE) testing, vendor payments and purchase orders, special projects, and construction oversight.

Key Accountabilities

• Follow all qualified unit and company rules, guidelines, and health, safety, security, and environmental (HSSE) practices and procedures.
• Serve as the BPX representative for construction and project activities.
• Ensure completion of mechanical integrity and SCE inspections, and oversee or perform preventive maintenance within the identified timeframe.
• Manage budgets and ensure cost efficiency for all aspects of work completed within the team.
• Promote a culture of reliability and continuous improvement.
• Identify all risks associated with assigned work before execution.
• Support the development of maintenance plans and projects, including work pack development.
• Identify improvement opportunities and perform basic defect elimination in day‑to‑day execution of work.
• Complete all work, especially regulatory compliance work and SCE preventive maintenance, as planned.
• Record pertinent work order information daily, including failure reporting, improvements, time, requests for master data changes, and lessons learned.
• Interpret technical drawings.
• Comply with BP's Code of Conduct and model BP's Values and Behaviors.

Essential Experience & Education

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3+ years of comparable oil and gas experience.
• Basic computer skills required, including experience with Excel, PowerPoint, and Monday.com.
• SAP experience is a strong plus.
• Experience managing contractors and overseeing construction activities.
• Ability to test and troubleshoot instrumentation.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings.

Location

Haynesville asset area, Shreveport, LA

Schedule

Monday‑Friday schedule, 8‑hour days.

Compensation

Base Pay: $101,000 – $137,000 USD annually. This range is a good‑faith estimate of possible base compensation at the time of posting.

Benefits

• 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 and must not require sponsorship now or in the future for employment visa status (e.g., H‑1B, TN). Accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

Travel Requirement

Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role.