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Operations & Maintenance - Damage Prevention (O&M D)

US: Freeman, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Aug 2026

💰 $96,000/yr($70,000/yr – $96,000/yr)

About the role

Job Family Group:

Operations Group

Job Description:

The Operations Maintenance Damage Prevention (O&M D) role supports BP US Terminals & Pipelines by managing Right-of-Way (ROW), Damage Prevention, and permitting-related operational activities. Based at Freeman Station, Missouri, this position plays a critical role in protecting pipeline assets from third-party damage through field-based ROW oversight, stakeholder coordination, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will support pipeline operations across an assigned territory spanning approximately a 250-mile radius from Freeman Station, with occasional travel beyond the designated area. Candidates must reside within 50 miles of Freeman Station and be comfortable with extensive travel, as this position requires approximately 75% or more travel.

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 the need arises
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 equip