Job Family Group:
Engineering 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.
ROLE SYNOPSIS:
The Senior Measurement Coordinator – Permian Midstream is responsible for coordinating and overseeing natural gas and liquid measurement operations across bpx Permian Basin Midstream assets. This role partners closely with Field Operations, Production Accounting, Engineering, Commercial, Maintenance, and third-party contractors to ensure accurate, compliant, and reliable hydrocarbon measurement. Success in this role requires strong technical expertise, analytical problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and a commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Coordinate the installation, maintenance, calibration, and performance of natural gas and liquid measurement systems to ensure accurate custody transfer and operational reliability.
Lead measurement data governance through reconciliation, quality assurance, discrepancy investigations, and Lost and Unaccounted-For (LUAF) analysis.
Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and regulations, including AGA, API, GPA, ASTM, and DOT requirements, while maintaining audit readiness.
Serve as the primary liaison between field operations, engineering, production accounting, commercial teams, and third-party vendors to coordinate measurement activities and resolve operational issues.
Drive continuous improvement by standardizing measurement practices, supporting new facility commissioning, optimizing measurement performance, and promoting safe operations.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in oil and gas measurement, instrumentation, automation, or a related field with progressive responsibility.
Strong knowledge of natural gas and liquid measurement systems, electronic flow measurement (EFM), flow computers, SCADA systems, and applicable industry standards (AGA, API, GPA, ASTM, and DOT).
Experience with measurement data management software, work management systems (SAP, Oracle EAM, Maximo, or similar), and advanced Microsoft Office applications.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business, or a related discipline; or an Associate's degree with ten (10) or more years of progressive measurement experience.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Previous experience leading or coordinating measurement operations, vendor relationships, or cross-functional initiatives.
Experience with custody transfer measurement systems, meter proving programs, and commissioning activities.
Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools, gas quality analysis, production accounting, and reconciliation processes.
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound engineering and operational judgment.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated commitment to safety, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and teamwork.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Combination of office and field-based work with approximately 60% of time spent supporting field operations in the Permian Basin.
Frequent travel to field locations, including Orla and Odessa, Texas.
Occasional work outside normal business hours to support operational needs, maintenance activities, or emergency response.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to travel regularly to field locations and industrial facilities.
Ability to walk, climb stairs and ladders, and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) while performing field inspections.
Ability to work safely in varying outdoor weather conditions and industrial environments.
LOCATION:
Orla, Texas (Primary)
Odessa, Texas (Additional)
SCHEDULE:
Full-time, 40 hours per week. Combination of office and field work supporting Permian Basin Midstream operations.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
How much do we pay (Base)?
$165,000.00 - $223,000.00 USD Annual
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.
We offer a reward and wellbeing package designed to support your life both inside and outside of work. Benefits may include:
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.
Must not require sponsorship now or in the future for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.).
We will ensure that 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. Please contact us to request accommodations.
Travel Requirement:
Up to 50% 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:
Collaboration, Collaboration, Communication, Conflict Management, Factory acceptance testing, Field instrumentation technology, Flow computer configuration, Flow computer specification, Fluid characterisation, Fluid Properties, Functional Safety, Gas custody transfer system specification, Gas flowmeter sizing and selection, Hydrogen measurement, Influencing, Instrument Calibration, Lifecycle Management, Liquid custody transfer system specification, Liquid flowmeter sizing and selection, Measurement and allocation agreements, Measurement and analyser system calculations, Measurement and analyser systems troubleshooting, Measurement supervisory system specification, Measurement system auditing, Measurement system performance assurance {+ 16 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.
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This is a high-level summary only of terms and current discretionary benefits applicable to certain roles. Some rewards, benefits and policies are at managers’ discretion and vary depending on where you work within the business. All terms subject to contract and all discretionary benefits subject to policy and eligibility.
