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Operations Programs Advisor

Merrillville, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$126K/yr - $175K/yr

BP is seeking a strategic and technically proficient Operations Programs Advisor to lead critical geospatial and integrity-focused initiatives across their U.S. midstream operations. The role involves managing cross-functional programs related to vegetation management and risk mitigation, ensuring compliance and safeguarding pipeline assets.

EnergyIndustrialOil and GasRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Lead BP’s national RoW Vegetation Management Program: Develop and oversee optimized planning models, contractor coordination strategies, and compliance reporting

Drive execution through field-ready deliverables while managing the nationwide annual budget for tree clearing, mowing, maintenance, and herbicide application. Coordinate across seven or more regional clearing contractors with region-specific kickoffs each year

Manage the Low Depth of Cover (DoC) Risk Program: Oversee the full-cycle management of depth-of-cover data and evolving threats, adjusting prioritization models based on new inputs. Guide mitigation planning through annual and multi-year (3–5 year) capital allocation strategies. Own all workflows related to DoC threat analysis, mitigation selection, Do-Not-Farm (DNF) designations, DNF inspections, and farmer scoring

Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Team Collaboration: Act as liaison between GIS analysts, integrity engineers, legal teams, field personnel, and executive leadership

Present risk findings, remediation priorities, and resource needs with clarity and confidence. Serve as a primary steward for the 30+ third-party vegetation management and clearing contractors

Drive Innovation & Efficiency: Utilize internal and external GIS resources to implement Python-based automation, ArcGIS Enterprise tools, and AI/ML workflows to accelerate risk modeling, asset mapping, and reporting

Possess technical fluency to understand and translate complex GIS, data, and prioritization processes to non-technical stakeholders. Summarize key outputs and workflows for leadership and cross-functional teams to support operational and strategic decision-making

Qualification

GIS program managementArcGIS ProPythonSpatial risk modelingVegetation managementProject managementStakeholder engagementCross-team collaborationCommunication skills

Required

A minimum of an Associate Degree

Proven experience managing large-scale GIS programs within pipeline, utilities, or infrastructure sectors

Strong command of spatial risk modeling, vegetation/terrain analysis, and PHMSA pipeline compliance

Leadership in developing geospatial strategies and tools influencing field execution and capital planning with support from GIS resources

Technical proficiency with ArcGIS Pro, Enterprise/Portal, Python, ModelBuilder, and remote sensing platforms

Ability to coordinate across disciplines and communicate geospatial priorities to non-GIS stakeholders

Experience with idle/abandoned asset workflows, including digitization of ROW agreements and regulatory alignment

Preferred

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering, or Geoscience, GIS

Proven experience in program or project management within energy or pipeline industries

Familiarity with vegetation clearance cycles, DoC regulations

Benefits

Paid vacation depending on your years of relevant industry experience and will range from 120 – 240 hours of vacation per year for full time employees

9 paid holidays per year

2 personal choice holidays

Up to 8 weeks’ paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child

Discretionary annual bonus program

Long-term incentive program

Generous retirement benefits that include a 401k matching program

Pension for eligible employee

Access to health, vision, and dental insurance

Life and Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability

Company

bp

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BP is an energy company providing oil, gas, and renewable energy solutions, alongside refining, trading, and shipping services worldwide. It is a sub-organization of Arcius Energy.

Founded in 1909