Operations Programs Advisor

Job Description

BP is seeking a strategic and technically proficient Operations Programs Advisor to lead critical geospatial and integrity-focused initiatives across our U.S. midstream operations.

This role will manage cross-functional programs in Right-of-Way (RoW) vegetation management and Low Depth of Cover (DoC) risk mitigation. The ideal candidate will combine operational insight with geospatial expertise to safeguard pipeline assets, ensure regulatory compliance, and guide long‑term capital planning. They will also serve as the steward for field relationships with our damage prevention technicians, team leaders, local operations, and 30+ third‑party vegetation management contractors and foremen.

• Lead BP’s national RoW Vegetation Management Program: develop and oversee optimized planning models, contractor coordination strategies, and compliance reporting.
• Drive execution through field‑ready deliverables while managing the nationwide annual budget for tree clearing, mowing, maintenance, and herbicide application. Coordinate across seven or more regional clearing contractors with region‑specific kickoffs each year.
• Manage the Low Depth of Cover (DoC) Risk Program: oversee the full‑cycle management of depth‑of‑cover data and evolving threats, adjusting prioritization models based on new inputs. Guide mitigation planning through annual and multi‑year (3–5 year) capital allocation strategies. Own all workflows related to DoC threat analysis, mitigation selection, Do‑Not‑Farm (DNF) designations, DNF inspections, and farmer scoring.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Cross‑Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  act as liaison between GIS analysts, integrity engineers, legal teams, field personnel, and executive leadership.
• Present risk findings, remediation priorities, and resource needs with clarity and confidence. Serve as a primary steward for the 30+ third‑party vegetation management and clearing contractors.
• Drive Innovation & Efficiency: utilize internal and external GIS resources to implement Python‑based automation, ArcGIS Enterprise tools, and AI/ML workflows to accelerate risk modeling, asset mapping, and reporting.
• Possess technical fluency to understand and translate complex GIS, data, and prioritization processes to non‑technical stakeholders. Summarize key outputs and workflows for leadership and cross‑functional teams to support operational and strategic decision‑making.

• A minimum of an Associate Degree.
• Proven experience managing large‑scale GIS programs within pipeline, utilities, or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong command of spatial risk modeling, vegetation/terrain analysis, and PHMSA pipeline compliance.
• Leadership in developing geospatial strategies and tools influencing field execution and capital planning with support from GIS resources.
• Technical proficiency with ArcGIS Pro, Enterprise/Portal, Python, Model Builder, and remote sensing platforms.
• Ability to coordinate across disciplines and communicate geospatial priorities to non‑GIS stakeholders.
• Experience with idle/abandoned asset workflows, including digitization of ROW agreements and regulatory alignment.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering, Geoscience, GIS.
• Proven experience in program or project management within energy or pipeline industries.
• Familiarity with vegetation clearance cycles and DoC regulations.

How much do we pay? The pay range for this position is $126,000 – $175,000.

This position is eligible for Core U.S. Benefits. The role offers paid vacation ranging from 120 to 240 hours per year for full‑time employees, 9 paid holidays and 2 personal‑choice holidays. Additional benefits include a discretionary annual bonus program, long‑term incentive program, generous retirement benefits with a 401(k) matching program, and a pension for eligible employees. Health, vision, dental, life, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, and a comprehensive wellbeing package are also provided.

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