bp Launchpad · 1 week ago
Measurement Team Lead
George West, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$165K/yr - $194K/yr
10+ years expbp Launchpad is seeking a Measurement Team Lead responsible for overseeing the daily operations and strategic direction of the measurement team in upstream oil and gas production. The role includes ensuring accurate measurement of oil, gas, and water, leading a team of technicians, and driving standardization and cost improvements across the Eagle Ford assets.
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Responsibilities
Supervise and mentor a team of field technicians and measurement specialists
Coordinate daily and monthly workflows, ensuring timely resolution of meter issues
Drive measurement consistency across field assets combined with detailed documentation
Manage budgets and drive cycle time and cost improvements
Effective communication with central teams that consume measurement data: production accounting, IT production/scada, & operations
Work with technicians and vendors to ensure safe and efficient corrective actions
Support field technicians in calibrating, troubleshooting, and maintaining oil, gas, and water meters
Spend at least half of time in the field working on corrective actions
Ensure timely scheduling and dispatch to minimize unnecessary field travel through proactive work management
Oversee daily coordination of meter data using Cygnet Vision, PI, and FMS systems
Identify and resolve issues such as: Battery voltage drops, High differential pressure (DP) readings, static pressure anomalies, frozen or erroneous temperature readings, incorrect meter mapping or time sync issues
Ensure proper documentation and data recording for audit purposes
Lead efforts to standardize meter characteristics
Implement configuration updates and remote optimizations across all Eagle Ford assets
Coordinate with central and midstream teams to align measurement practices and data protocols
Collaborate with SCADA, Automation, and Operations teams to streamline ticketing and issue resolution
Lead continuous improvement on for system enhancements
Identify and address gaps in calibration protocols, work order issuance, and equipment readiness
Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), including: Budget and cost performance, Meter uptime percentage, Work order resolution time, Data accuracy rate, Reduction in field technician dispatches
Qualification
Required
Degree in Engineering, Instrumentation, or related field (preferred)
10+ years of experience in oil & gas measurement operations
Proven leadership experience managing field technicians and technical teams
Strong understanding of measurement & scada systems (Cygnet, PI, FMS)
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
Detailed knowledge of API MPMS / AGA standards
ABB/RTU, Emerson, Coriolis meter expertise
Experience with orifice plate analysis and beta ratio evaluations for balancing pads
Knowledge of RTD, AMU, and meter configuration standards
Ability to interpret and act on production data trends
Proficiency in workflow management and cross-functional collaboration
Benefits
Access to health, vision, and dental insurance
Flexible working schedule
Paid time off policy
Discretionary annual bonus program
Long-term incentive program
Generous 401(k) matching program
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.
11-50 employees
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