Frac Hit Mitigation Lead Technician

BP EnergyVictoria, TX, United States

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Entity :

Production & Operations

Job Family Group : Operations Group

Job Description : Role Synopsis

The Frac Hit Mitigation (FHM) Lead Technician is accountable for designing, implementing, and executing the Eagle Ford’s FHM program. This role ensures wells and facilities are safely prepared, monitored, and returned to production post-frac through proactive planning, system building, and real-time operational oversight. The FHM Lead uses data and analytics to drive decisions, enforces safety leadership at every step, and manages vendor and contract resources to deliver efficient, standardized, and safe operations.

Key Accountabilities

Program Development & Data Management

Build, maintain, and continuously improve systems that track all FHM actions and progress.
Develop and maintain PI dashboards to monitor frac hit conditions in real time.
Use data, alarms, and reporting to identify anomalies, guide decision-making, and recommend improvements.
Capture lessons learned and update SOPs, procedures, and tools to drive program standardization.

FHM Preparation

Partner with Operations, Automation, Maintenance and Production Engineering to optimize scheduling of FHM prep work.

Create and track Work Management (WM) and general scheduling actions required to safely monitor wells.

Partner with Operations for shut ins and securing of wells and / or facilities for FHM per SOPs.

Coordinate with Production Engineering to establish alarms to alert responsible parties of boundary condition exceedances.

During FHM

Monitor wells, PI dashboards, and alarms for concerns during frac operations.

Investigate anomalies and initiate corrective actions.

Oversee equipment inspections and repairs during Frac Hit downtime, including flowline chokes, liquid chokes, and dump valves.

Ensure communication and alignment with PE’s, Foremen, and operations teams.

Post-Frac / Return to Production (RTP)

Schedule and oversee installation of temporary flowback equipment where it is required.

Support the Production Foreman in managing flowback operations.

Release flowback operations efficiently when sand / solid metrics fall below tolerance.

Oversee safe RTP directly into facilities.

Monitor and report performance, escalating recommendations such as monitoring cadence or if well interventions is needed.

Leadership & Resource Management

Lead and oversee contract Flowback Operators, ensuring competency in BPX policies and safe work practices.

Manage bpx, vendor and contractor resources, setting clear expectations for execution quality and safety.

Ensure compliance with Control of Work (COW) requirements for all FHM activities.

Act as the safety lead, setting the standard for hazard recognition, risk management, and incident prevention.

Partner closely with PE’s, Foremen, and field leadership to align on schedules, SI’s, and program improvements.

Accountability & Impact

Deliver safe and efficient frac hit mitigation operations across the asset.

Standardize processes to ensure readiness, minimize downtime, and reduce risk.

Drive continuous improvement by feeding back learnings, data, and recommendations into the FHM program.

Enable faster, safer, and more reliable return to production after frac hits.

Essential Experience and Education

High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in a technical field (e.g., petroleum technology, engineering, or industrial operations) preferred.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in oil and gas operations, with at least 2 years in flowback, well monitoring, or frac hit mitigation.

Proven experience leading field operations, managing contractors, and coordinating with cross-functional teams (Operations, Production Engineering, Automation, Maintenance).

Strong working knowledge of wellsite equipment including flowline chokes, dump valves, and temporary flowback systems.

Proficiency in using PI or similar real-time data systems to monitor well performance and identify anomalies.

Demonstrated ability to develop and implement SOPs, manage work orders, and drive continuous improvement.

Familiarity with Control of Work (COW) processes and safety leadership practices.

Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to lead teams and influence across departments.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, field-based environment with a flexible schedule, including on-call support during frac operations.

How much do we pay (Base)? $90,000 - $106,000

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 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance :

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type :

This position is not available for remote working

Skills :

Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, Coaching, Collaboration, Communication, Conflict Management, Control of Work, Control Room Operations, Cost-conscious decision-making, Crisis and emergency response management, Curiosity, Environment, Field Operations, Influencing, Knowledge Sharing, Listening, Plant preparation and reinstatement, Process safety hazard recognition, Production optimisation, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Working with contractors, Work Management

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.

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