BP

Entity:

Production & Operations

Job Family Group:

Engineering Group

Job Description:

Role Synopsis

bpx is a recognized leader in electrification across the Permian Basin. We own and operate a private electric utility—our Private Use Network (PUN)—that powers well sites and facilities spanning over 1,600 square miles. With a bold vision to electrify 100% of new well pads using grid power, we are expanding and enhancing our distribution system to meet future demands.

We are seeking a Power Infrastructure Program Manager to lead the planning and execution of multiple high-impact projects across the electrical value chain—generation, transmission, and distribution. This role is critical to ensuring the successful delivery of approximately $60 million in annual midstream projects, with an additional $10–$20 million in cross-functional initiatives, plus oversight of large-scale, multi-year capital projects.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and manage a team of bpx and contract project managers and support staff.
• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and forecasts.
• Oversee engineering design teams to produce detailed plans and specifications for construction.
• Manage contractor relationships and ensure high-quality execution in the field.
• Conduct and approve quality assurance reviews of installations.
• Coordinate material logistics to ensure timely availability for all projects.
• Drive the Power Infrastructure Management of Change (MoC) process.
• Support the development and maintenance of design and quality assurance standards.
• Contribute to electrical system commissioning and hazard reviews.
• Collaborate with the trading team on load forecasting and ERCOT-related reviews.
• Support regulatory permitting processes.
• Perform LV and MV power system design as needed.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause failure analyses.
• Promote and enforce electrical and construction safety standards through regular field audits.

Essential Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
• Minimum 10 years of experience as an electrical engineer or in a related role.
• At least 5 years of project management experience.
• Minimum 3 years of program management experience overseeing multiple concurrent projects.
• At least 3 years of experience in oil and gas facilities (preferred).
• Proven experience managing teams and delivering complex infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with Procore (preferred).
• Strong understanding of area classification requirements and electrical system design.
• Experience with power system tools such as ETAP or SKM (preferred).
• Hands-on experience with electrical system installation and commissioning.
• Willingness to travel and stay on-site as needed to ensure project success.

How much do we pay (Base) $196,000-$241,000. 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 and challenging 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 reimagining and reinventing the future of energy.

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:

Agility core practices, Agility core practices, Asset health monitoring, Asset Life Cycle Management, Asset Management, Cost-conscious decision-making, Cost Leadership, Cost Performance Management, Defect Elimination, Equipment criticality assessment, Equipment strategies, Facilitation, Group Problem Solving, Influencing, Maintenance, history and coding, Maintenance fundamentals, Plant Economics, Presenting, Process Safety Management, Reliability Fundamentals, Reliability in Design, Reliability leadership and governance, Reliability processes and systems, Root cause analysis, Stakeholder Engagement {+ 2 more}

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.