Continuous Improvement (CI) Specialist - Haynesville

Entity:

Production & Operations

Job Family Group:

Operations Group

Job Description:

About bpx:

bpx energy, a major oil and gas producer in the United States, leverages its expertise in unconventional gas, including shale, to deliver hydrocarbon production and technical knowledge worldwide. With operations in Texas and Louisiana, our US onshore business has become both a premier oil and gas producer and a leader in reducing methane emissions. As part of BP, a global industry leader, we foster a high-energy, high-intensity environment built on accountability, collegiality, and empowerment.

Job Description:

Are you a results-driven professional with a growth mindset and a passion for operational excellence? We are seeking a Continuous Improvement (CI) Specialist to join our Haynesville team. In this high-impact role, you’ll lead reliability, process optimization, and sustainability initiatives that directly contribute to our strategic goals: enhancing safety, increasing production, and reducing costs.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work cross-functionally within Operations, influencing both field and corporate-level performance. You'll bring technical expertise, data-driven insight, and innovative thinking to drive measurable improvements in our processes.

Key Accountabilities:

Lead and execute Root Cause Failure Analyses (RCFAs) focused on Business Unit (BU) -level initiatives that improve safety, cost efficiency, and production reliability.
Develop and present performance insights, metrics, and improvement plans to the Haynesville Leadership Team.
Provide advanced troubleshooting support to field operations teams, ensuring timely and effective resolution of complex issues.
Manage and track budgetary responsibilities related to assigned improvement projects and initiatives.
Support the chemical program for the Haynesville serving as the SPA for field activity.
Act as the Low Carbon and Sustainability liaison, managing LC&S projects for the BU.
Lead the training and onboarding of staff in new or enhanced processes and procedures.
Support SAP administration related to Pad/Wellsite equipment, ensuring accurate data management and process integrity.

Essential Experience and Education:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University.
7–15 years of experience in oilfield production and operations, with a strong focus on field-based reliability or process improvement.
Strong understanding of reliability engineering, process design, and equipment maintainability.
Proficient in RCFA methodologies, failure analysis, and project execution.
Experience managing and optimizing oilfield chemical programs.
Proficiency in process optimization at both asset and business unit levels.

Salary and Benefits:

We offer a reward and wellbeing package to enable your work to fit with your life. These can include, but not limited to, access to health, vision and dental insurance, flexible working schedule, paid time off policy, discretionary annual bonus program, long-term incentive program, and a generous 401K matching program. How much do we pay (Base)? $114,000-$140,000.

Note that the pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.

Why join us?

At bpx, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

We offer a reward and wellbeing package to enable your work to fit with your life. These can include, but not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible working schedule, paid time off policy, discretionary annual bonus program, long-term incentive program, and a generous 401(k) matching program.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations.

Discover your place with us and help our business meet the challenges of the future!

Travel Requirement:

This position is based in Shreveport, Louisiana, and is designed for field engagement; however, a Houston-based arrangement may be considered for exceptional candidates willing to travel up to 30% as needed.

Travel Requirement

Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Control of Work, Cost-conscious decision-making, Maintenance general, Procedures and practices, Reliability general, Risk Management, Safety Leadership, Turnaround general

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.