Level 3 Maintenance Technician

Bp

Bp

Baton Rouge, LA, USA
Posted on Nov 4, 2025

Entity:

Customers & Products


Job Family Group:

Operations Group


Job Description:

About us
At bp, we’re reimagining energy for people and our planet. With operations spanning nearly every part of the energy system, we’re focused on lowering emissions and advancing sustainable energy solutions.
We bring together talented professionals committed to safety, innovation, and operational excellence. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to grow in a dynamic environment, we invite you to join our journey to Net zero.

The Maintenance Technician 3 is a skilled and reliable team member responsible for maintaining and improving equipment performance in a fast-paced production environment. This role supports preventative and corrective maintenance activities, assists with equipment setup and diagnostics, and plays a key part in ensuring operational continuity. The Technician 3 works under limited supervision, contributing to the safety, efficiency, and quality goals of the plant.

Key Accountabilities

  • Perform preventive and routine maintenance on production and facility equipment to ensure operational readiness.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, and minor electrical issues, escalating complex problems as needed.
  • Support equipment setup, testing, and adjustments during changeovers and after repairs.
  • Experienced Multicraft Maintenance Technician skilled in troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of both electrical and mechanical systems in an industrial environment.
  • Maintain accurate records of work completed in the maintenance management system.
  • Monitor equipment performance and collaborate with operations to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Share relevant shift information with team members and supervisors to support knowledge transfer and continuity.
  • Ensure compliance with HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) and quality procedures at all times.
  • Participate in team-based problem solving and reliability initiatives.
  • Provide input into maintenance planning and equipment reliability improvements when appropriate.
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Essential Education

  • High School diploma or GED required. Additional technical training or certifications are preferred. Continued development through on-the-job training or coursework is expected.

Essential Experience & Skills

  • 3+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing, processing, or industrial environment.
  • Solid knowledge of mechanical systems, with working familiarity in hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic electrical components.
  • Comfortable using computerized systems for work orders, documentation, and communication (e.g., CMMS, email, MS Office).
  • Current TWIC card or ability to obtain one.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work both independently and in collaboration with others.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving ability and initiative in addressing equipment issues.
  • Willingness to work flexible schedules and respond to off-shift support needs as required.

Why join us

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.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits ( https://exploreyourbenefits.com/landing.html) to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, 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 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:

Control of Work, Cost-conscious decision-making, Cost Performance Management, Maintenance and inspection build, Maintenance fundamentals, Maintenance OMS, Measurement and metrics, Performance management, Preparation Performance, Procedures and practices, Reliability general, Tactical activity integration, Work Management, Work progress tracking


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.