Job Family Group:
Engineering Group
Job Description:
Role SynopsisThe Business Process Optimization Analyst is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and implementing opportunities to improve operational efficiency, cost performance, workflow effectiveness, and data quality across business processes. The role serves as a bridge between Operations, Technology, Supply Chain, Finance, and field personnel to drive sustainable process improvements through standardization, automation, analytics, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Produced water transportation, disposal, and associated business processes automation represents an initial area of responsibility; however, this position is expected to evolve into a broader operational excellence role supporting multiple business functions and workflows across the organization.
The successful candidate will leverage data-driven insights, technology-enabled solutions, broad internal networks, and stakeholder engagement to improve operational performance, reduce cost, enhance user experience, and increase process reliability.
Key AccountabilitiesBusiness Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement
- Identify, evaluate, and prioritize opportunities to improve business processes, operational workflows, and organizational efficiency.
- Facilitate process mapping, root cause analysis, workflow redesign, and value stream assessments.
- Partner with business stakeholders to leverage emerging automation capabilities or supplement with offshore resources on interim basis.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing automation, standardization, and digital technologies.
- Develop business cases and implementation plans supporting operational improvements and cost reduction opportunities.
- Measure and communicate the value generated through optimization initiatives.
Operational Systems & Digital Solutions
- Serve as the business owner and subject matter expert for assigned operational technology platforms and supporting workflows.
- Gather business requirements and translate operational needs into system enhancements and process improvements.
- Participate in design reviews, testing activities, implementation projects, and change management initiatives.
- Support system adoption, user training, process governance, and ongoing performance monitoring.
- Collaborate with technology vendors and internal support teams to improve functionality and user experience.
Water Logistics & Field Operations Improvement
- Lead process improvement initiatives related to produced water transportation, disposal, and associated operational workflows.
- Evaluate hauling, disposal, dispatching, reconciliation, and compliance processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Partner with Operations and service providers to identify operational bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
- Support implementation of enhanced workflows, automation solutions, and operational standards.
- Analyze performance trends and provide recommendations to improve service reliability and reduce operating costs.
KPI Management & Business Performance Reporting
- Develop and maintain key performance indicators that measure operational effectiveness, process performance, financial outcomes, and service quality.
- Design dashboards and reporting tools to support business decision-making.
- Analyze trends and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
- Establish performance baselines and track improvement initiative results.
- Support business reviews through performance reporting and operational insights.
Financial Stewardship & Cost Optimization
- Monitor operational expenditures and key cost categories.
- Identify spend trends, variances, inefficiencies, and cost-reduction opportunities.
- Support invoice processing workflows, financial controls, and automated approval processes.
- Collaborate with Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to improve cost visibility and accountability.
- Develop financial analyses supporting business decisions and optimization initiatives.
Global Workforce & Shared Services Coordination
- Partner effectively with India-based support resources to provide scalable operational support and extended business coverage.
- Facilitate work transfer, standardization, and knowledge-sharing across global teams.
- Develop procedures, training materials, and quality controls that support consistent execution.
- Monitor performance metrics and service levels for offshore-supported activities.
- Identify opportunities to expand offshore support capabilities and increase organizational efficiency.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performing global operating model enabling near 24/7 business support.
Stakeholder & Vendor Engagement
- Build strong working relationships with Operations, Technology, Finance, Supply Chain, and external service providers.
- Engage with field personnel to understand operational challenges and improvement opportunities.
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops, solution reviews, and process alignment discussions.
- Support vendor performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Drive stakeholder adoption and organizational change associated with new processes and technologies.
Essential Experience and Education- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, Analytics, Supply Chain, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 5-10 years of experience in business analytics, operations, process improvement, project management, or operational excellence.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience working with data analysis, reporting, and performance measurement.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
- Strong communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.
- Up to 10% travel required.
Desirable Criteria- Motivated, self-starter enthusiastic about affecting change;
- Ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects, at times with conflicting priorities with a strong track record of delivery; Ability to collaborate and build alignment with individuals and within multi-discipline teams.
Compensation & BenefitsHow much do we pay (Base)?
$162,000-$190,000Note 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.
We offer a reward and wellbeing package designed to support your life both inside and outside of work. Benefits may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Discretionary annual bonus program
- Long-term incentive program
- 401(k) matching program
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 a hybrid of office/remote working
Skills:
Agility core practices, Agility core practices, Asset Availability Strategy, Asset health monitoring, Asset Life Cycle Management, Cost-conscious decision-making, Defect Elimination, Digital Analytics, Equipment criticality assessment, Equipment general, Equipment strategies, Facilitation, history and coding, Influencing, Maintenance, Maintenance fundamentals (Inactive), Management of Change, Plant Economics, Problem Solving, Process Safety Management, Production loss accounting or deferrals, Reliability analytics, Reliability Fundamentals, Reliability in Design, Reliability leadership and governance {+ 6 more}
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