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bp Launchpad · 2 days ago

Optimization Team Lead

positionBrownsville Metro
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$143K/yr - $168K/yr
date15+ years exp

bp Launchpad is seeking an Optimization Team Lead responsible for leading and developing a team of field-based Optimizers. This role focuses on maximizing production efficiency and system health across Production and Artificial Lift systems through mentorship, operational oversight, and continuous improvement initiatives.

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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 Launchpad

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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.
dateFounded in 2019
location
London, England, GBR
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://www.itslaunchpad.com/

H1B Sponsorship

bp Launchpad 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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2022 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage

Leadership Team

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Tom Grey
Chief Technology Officer
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