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bp · 6 hours ago

Optimization Team Lead

bp is a company focused on energy solutions, and they are seeking an Optimization Team Lead to manage and develop a team of field-based Optimizers. This role involves ensuring production efficiency and system health through effective leadership, operational oversight, and continuous improvement strategies.

EnergyIndustrialOil and GasRenewable Energy
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Lead, coach and mentor a team of field optimizers working on a 14/14 rotation
Ensure daily coding reviews are completed accurately and consistently
Coordinate optimizer dispatch planning and ensure alignment with field priorities
Facilitate communication between optimizers, route owners, and operations teams
Provide feedback and performance evaluation details of Field-Based Optimizers to Head of Optimization
Ensure optimizers present accurate and optimized dispatches during daily 7:00 AM operations calls
Review and validate updates to dispatch based on downtime opportunities and completed tasks
Monitor optimizer compliance with dispatch email protocols and coding commentary standards
Guide response protocols for alarm rationalization (Down ESPs/Compressors, Low Flows, Midstream events/meters, etc)
Ensure proper notification, troubleshooting, and escalation procedures are followed
Support team in prioritizing alarms and implementing proactive response strategies
Identify and escalate repeat issues to prevent recurrence
Promote smart alerting and proactive response strategies
Encourage innovation and share best practices to enhance system performance and reliability

Qualification

Artificial lift optimizationProduction surveillance toolsLeadership experienceData analysisESPsGas lift systemsTeam development skillsCoaching skillsCommunication skills

Required

15+ years of experience in artificial lift optimization or related field operations
Strong leadership experience with proven coaching and team development skills
Proficiency in production surveillance tools and remote operations platforms
Ability to analyze well performance data and identify optimization opportunities

Preferred

Experience with ESPs, gas lift systems, and choke management preferred

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 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.

H1B Sponsorship

bp has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2022 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$13B
Key Investors
Elliott Management Corp.ApolloFederal Government of Germany
2025-02-08Post Ipo Equity
2024-09-16Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2024-07-16Grant

Leadership Team

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Murray Auchincloss
Chief Executive Officer
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Doug Sparkman
Chief Operating Officer - Fuels, North America
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