Operations & Maintenance Operator (O&M O)

Entity:

Production & Operations

Job Family Group:

Operations Group

Job Description:

As an Operations & Maintenance Operator, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of bp’s Olympic Pipeline system. This position involves hands-on field operations, minor electrical and mechanical maintenance, and supporting emergency response efforts. You’ll work both independently and as a team across multiple sites, helping maintain infrastructure that delivers refined products throughout the Pacific Northwest.

What You’ll Do

• Operate and monitor pipeline facilities, including performing routine inspections and troubleshooting.
• Conduct quality assurance checks and manage hazardous waste in compliance with environmental regulations.
• Support facility maintenance and assist with minor electrical and mechanical repairs.
• Participate in emergency response activities and complete required training (DOT Operator Qualifications, Hazwoper, respiratory protection, etc.).
• Maintain accurate documentation and use systems such as MAXIMO and MS Office for reporting and workflow management.
• Be available to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed; respond to call-outs and emergency situations promptly.
• Exhibit safe work practices at all times, including accurate use of company provided PPE and safe vehicle operation.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of mechanical or electrical experience, or a relevant technical degree.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S., a valid driver’s license and ability to acquire a TWIC.
• Must adhere to DOT drug testing requirements.
• Ability to complete bp’s O&M training program within specified and reasonable timelines.
• Strong problem-solving skills, self-motivation, and ability to work independently.
• Pre-employment drug test and background check required. This role is a safety sensitive position. Post-offer candidates must submit to and pass pre-employment drug testing, which screens for prohibited substances, including marijuana and Cannabinoids (CBD).  Visit https://exploreyourbenefits.com/ for more information about the bp US Drug & Alcohol Misuse Policy.

Job Accountability: Overtime

As a condition of employment, all employees must be available to work overtime as needed. This includes working evenings, weekends, holidays, and responding to callouts, including emergency situations. The ability to work overtime is essential to ensure safe, reliable, compliant, and competitive operations, as well as the timely completion of projects.

How much do we pay? New hires for the O&M O position start at an hourly rate of $34.64, the entry level rate for the O&M classification. The hourly rate incrementally increases to the O&M O rate $51.71 as the employee progresses through and optimally completes the O&M Skills Training curriculum (approximately 36-48 months from employment start date). Note that the pay range listed for this position is a genuinely expected and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting

This position is eligible for Core U.S. Benefits. This position offers paid vacation depending on your years of relevant industry experience and will range from 120 – 240 hours of vacation per year for full time employees. You will also be eligible for 9 paid holidays per year and 2 personal choice holidays.  You may learn more about how we calculate paid vacation and view our generous vacation and holiday schedules at Core U.S. Benefits. Bp has a parental leave policy as well, which offers up to 8 weeks’ paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child. Learn more by visiting Core U.S. Benefits. 
 
We offer a reward package to enable your work to fit with your life. These offerings include a discretionary annual bonus program, long-term incentive program, and generous retirement benefits that include a 401k matching program. These benefits include a pension for eligible employee. You may learn more about our generous benefits at Core U.S. Benefits.
 
As part of bp’s wellbeing package, bp offers access to health, vision, and dental insurance, as well as life and Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability.  You may learn more about our generous benefits at Core U.S. Benefits.

At bp, 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 benefits to enable your work to fit with your life, including flexible working options and paid parental leave policy, among others.

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

Relocation may be negotiable for this role

Remote Type:

This position is not available for 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.