Omd Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Job Family Group:
Operations Group
Job Description:
The Operations Maintenance Damage Prevention (O&M D) role supports BP US Terminals & Pipelines by providing Right-of-Way (ROW), Damage Prevention, and permitting-related operational support. Based in the Merrillville, Indiana office, this position plays a critical role in protecting pipeline assets from third-party damage through ROW management, field oversight, and stakeholder coordination. The successful candidate will oversee a geographic territory spanning approximately a 250-mile radius from Merrillville and must reside within 50 miles of the office. This is a highly field-based role requiring extensive travel, estimated at 75% or more, with occasional travel outside the assigned territory to support business needs.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Successfully and effectively follow all health, safety, security, environmental (HSSE) and operational and maintenance practices and procedures.
• Be motivated and accountable to achieve long-term and day- to-day goals and tasks.
• Be a self-starter and have the ability to work independently and without supervision.
• Effectively manage time and resources and ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate and transfer work related knowledge to others.
• Take initiative to continually develop skills and knowledge which includes additional education and/or training.
• Solve problems, overcome obstacles, and make good decisions.
• Work effectively on diverse teams.
• Good oral/written communication skills and communicate effectively with all levels both internally and externally.
• Value and practice continuous learning.
• Demonstrate leadership skills.
• Exhibit a high level of initiative
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed but not limited to eye/face protection, flame retardant clothing (FRC), foot protection, gloves, hearing protection, head protection, etc.
• Work nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as necessary and is subject to Emergency 811 call-outs including response to emergency situations.
• The successful candidate must complete all training and qualification requirements within stated timeframe of the BP Pipelines OMD Training Program.
• Exhibits safe work practices, including driving both on and off the road.
• Perform pipeline identification, location and marking lines through the use of electronic locator and probe.
• Provide Asset Operational (AO) Permitting on ROW work as required
• Routinely monitor work locations where performing AO Permitting duties
• Inspect area pipelines for leaks, replace damaged markers and check other irregularities. Inspections are completed both by vehicle and foot.
• Provide inspections of abnormal right of way conditions.
• Occasional hand digging, manual probing and walking rough terrain.
• Responsible for monitoring and observing excavation activities over/near the pipeline.
• Acts as a liaison on behalf of BP with Utilities, Municipalities, Property owners, Excavators and other third parties
• Recognize third party scope of work and what needs to be done to protect the pipeline.
• Attend Public Awareness & Education meetings.
• Monitor and locate notifications for conflicts.
• Receive and physically check items on aerial report.
• Deliver mapping data collection and processing using drones and sub-meter GPS.
• Run inspections for right of way clearing (including ATW, safety, landowner contact, and progress) and update Digital Mapping Applications to support future clearing.
• Collect and update attributes and feature types using digital Mapping GIS programs.
• Document and support removal of pipeline encroachments.
• Support internal line inspection (ILI) tool runs, as assigned.
• Maintain equipment in good working condition.
• Conduct right of way maintenance activities, as assigned (e.g. install gates, replace strain gauges, clear access roads, remove windfalls, and maintain culverts/half-rounds).
• Prepare "as-built" drawings of foreign line crossings and other outside construction activities.
• Complete Inspection & Repair reports, Foreign Line Crossing reports or others as required.
• Meet all DOT requirements, including Operator Qualifications
• Complete all emergency Response training, including Hazwoper, RCRA, respiratory, and other as required.
• Be able to obtain license to fly drone
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
• ROW and/or Line Locating Experience

Additional Competencies & Experience:
In accordance with BP's multiskilling training approach, the below competencies include areas where an employee will receive additional training and workflows they may support on a secondary basis. Prior experience is helpful and preferred, but not strictly required.

• Ability to read maps, alignment sheets, construction drawings and complete alignment sheets.
• Underground construction experience and knowledge.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment as assigned.
• Conduct and document DOT equipment inspections.
• Utilize MAXIMO, Utilisphere, CBT, MS Office and other applications.
• Meet all DOT requirements, including Operator Qualifications.
• Participate in all emergency response training, including Hazwoper, RCRA, respiratory and other as required.
• Legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer.
• Computer skills (including MS Office Suites)
• Valid Driver's License is required.
• Driving safety is mandatory at all times and a condition of employment in accordance with BP Pipelines Vehicle Safety Policy.
• Must be committed to learning new skills and complete the O&M D training curriculum required for the assigned job classification level within the outlined timeframe.
• Ability to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Card) Card if required by local operations.

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 D position start at an hourly rate of $35.85 the entry level rate for the O&M classification. The hourly rate incrementally increases to the O&M D rate $48.29 as the employee progresses through and optimally completes the O&M Skills Training curriculum (approximately 24 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
Why bp?
At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and ambitious 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!
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 accommodation.
Travel Requirement:
Up to 75% 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:
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.