bp Launchpad · 4 days ago
Operations Programs Advisor
Merrillville, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$126K/yr - $175K/yrbp Launchpad 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 to safeguard pipeline assets and ensure regulatory compliance.
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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
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 Launchpad
Started in 2018, bp Launchpad is an investment unit and business scale-up which backs and rapidly scales disruptive energy start ups through provision of growth capital, scaling support and strategic synergies with bp.
Founded in 2019
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Tom Grey
Chief Technology Officer
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