BPXA Summer & Community Hire Program
2010
January 11, 2010
TO:
FROM:
BP Summer Hire & Community Hire applicants
Angela Cyphers, Operations Manager, NMS Employee Leasing
It’s that time of year! Attached you will find information and an application for the 2010 BP Summer &
Community Hire Program administered by NMS Employee Leasing. NMS Employee Leasing is a division of
NANA Management Services, LLC, an Alaska Native Corporation.
We are excited about the 2010 Program and are looking forward to working with you throughout the
application process. Charlene Hudson, HR Manager – Oil and Gas, will be the project manager of this year’s
Program and will be your primary contact throughout the application process. Charlene’s contact information
is below:
NMS Employee Leasing
Attn: Charlene Hudson
BPXA Summer & Community Hire Program
3230 C Street, Ste 200
Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: 907-729-5562
Fax: 907-729-5579
Cell: 907-830-0975
Email: Charlene.Hudson@nmsusa.com
We hope that each of you will take the time to read the following information about eligibility requirements
and the 2010 Program. Below are some important dates to keep in mind:
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5/24/2010
3/5/2010
3/15/2010
3/18 – 3/31/2010
5/24/2010
6/7/2010
8/8/2010
8/22/2010
Must be 18 years of age
Application due
SHP Lottery – 2:00pm, NMS Employee Leasing conference room
Job offers made
A Shift training/work begins; proof of Fall 2010 enrollment due
B Shift training/work begins
A Shift work ends
B Shift work ends
We look forward to another great year, so best of luck and keep those grades up!
Angela Cyphers
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BPXA Summer & Community Hire Program
2010
Program Scope
The scope of the BP Summer & Community Hire Program (“Program”) administered by NMS (NANA
Management Services) Employee Leasing is to clean, repair, rebuild, revamp, test, inventory, and account for
oil waste, debris, sediment and safety data on relevant equipment, fields, roads, pads and facilities on BP’s
Prudhoe Bay and associated oil fields on the North Slope of Alaska. The work is performed by approximately
100 BP Exploration Alaska, Inc. (BPXA) dependants. For the Community Hire portion, a preference is given to
students who are shareholders or decedents of shareholders of Alaska Native Corporations.
Overview
The Program serves a two-fold purpose for BPXA: 1) it allows BP to carry out the Program scope and fulfill
environmental stewardship responsibilities, and 2) it allows students to learn new skills in safety, teamwork,
management and environmental responsibility while earning extra money for college and gaining an
understanding of working on the North Slope of Alaska.
NMS Employee Leasing is the administrator of the Program, meaning that the students who qualify (see
Program eligibility) and are selected will become employees of NMS. Students are randomly selected from the
pool of qualified applicants (see Selection Process below).
The 2010 Program initiates on May 24, 2010 and will be completed by August 22, 2010. Students will complete
three two-week shifts working 11-12 hours per day (approximately 168 hours per shift). The Program is labor
intensive and is comparable to an actual slope based labor position. Students will be placed on various crews
that are responsible for fulfilling the Program Scope across the Prudhoe Bay and associated fields. The 2009
Program was completed by 13 crews and 26 “Leads” (crew managers) and will be similar in 2010. Leads are
experienced Summer and/or Community Hires chosen based on their prior year’s performance including
leadership and management abilities, safety awareness and implementation and must also comply with the
Program requirements of non-lead Summer and Community Hires. Summer & Community Hires are managed
by an NMS on-site supervisor; BP supervisors direct daily tasks as well.
Job Application Procedures
To be considered for the Summer & Community Hire Program, students are required to complete and return a
2010 Applicant Information and State of Eligibility form by 5:00pm AST, March 5, 2010. NMS Employee
Leasing will accept fax and scanned/emailed forms to meet the deadline – however, originals will still need to
be mailed to NMS Employee Leasing for record keeping purposes. No exceptions will be made and it is
suggested that students get a confirmation to ensure that their application is received by the deadline date.
Eligibility
Summer Hire
 Available to current or prospective 2010 college or technical school students who are eligible
children of BPXA employees. BPXA parents must be full time employees and are currently working
in Alaska. BPXA eligible children are defined as a natural or adopted child (including a child placed
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for adoption), or a child of the parent’s spouse/domestic partner (if the child lives in the home at
least half the year and receives at least 50% of his/her financial support from the BPXA parent).
Community Hire
 Available to current or prospective 2010 college or technical school students and a preference in
hiring for the program is given to students who are shareholders, or descendents of shareholders
of Alaska Native Corporations.
Summer and Community Hires
 Verification of fall 2010 enrollment in college or technical school is required by
May 24, 2010.
 Students must have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA. Current college students’ college studies
account for cumulative GPA, and current High School Seniors’ GPA is cumulative of all high school
grades. Proof of GPA must be submitted by May 24, 2010 and no exceptions will be given.
Accepted proof of GPA is an official, current transcript (an unofficial transcript will be accepted in
some cases due to end of semester timing).
 All applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 23 inclusive by May 24, 2010, the first day of
work. No exceptions will be made, as this is a mandated BP requirement.
Selection Process
Eligible candidates’ names will be placed into a lottery drawing at the offices of NMS Employee Leasing
located at 3230 C Street, Suite 200, in Anchorage, Alaska (conducted on March 15, 2009). The lottery is
performed by placing the applicant’s names in a container, and are drawn in random order and recorded until
all the names are drawn. Preference will be given to the applicants who did not participate in the Program
during the 2009 year. Students, parents, family and friends, etc. are welcome to attend the drawing. Summer
& Community Hire Leads are not subject to the lottery. The number of Community Hire applicants will
determine if a lottery will be performed at the discretion of NMS Employee Leasing
Job Offers
Job offers will go out to the lottery winners during the March 18 – April 1 timeframe. In the case that a lottery
winner cannot be reached within 48 hours of contact or declines the position, the next winner in line will be
offered a Summer & Community Hire position - because of this process, applicants must ensure that their
application includes the best means of contact. Job offers will not be made to parents of students.
Work Schedule
The selected students will be placed onto two shifts (Shift A, Shift B) and will be working a rotational schedule
(2 weeks on shift, 2 weeks off). The assignment to Shift A or B will primarily depend on the date the Fall
semester begins at the student’s school as well as other factors determined by NMS Employee Leasing (such
as crew requirements and placement of Leads).
Orientation and Training
Summer Hires, Leads and Community Hires are required to attend an orientation, North Slope Training
Cooperative (NSTC) , PIRATE training, and Thinking Driving training (if applicable) in Anchorage, Alaska. Other
trainings may be required and will be conducted during the “training” week prior to beginning work on the
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Slope. Please be informed that each student is responsible for their own lodging and transportation during the
drug testing, badging and four (4) day orientation/training period. If an applicant accepts a position and does
not show up to orientation and training, the student will be automatically terminated and a job offer made to
an alternate. Summer and Community Hires must attend the training week affiliated with the shift that they
are selected to work. Students will be compensated for training time during the orientation/training week.
Drug Testing/Background Check/MVR
NMS Employee Leasing enforces a strict drug and alcohol policy. This policy was instituted to achieve and
maintain a safe working environment free from the influence of alcohol and illicit drugs. All successful
applicants will undergo a drug screen prior to employment.
Background and MVR (Motor Vehicle Reports) checks will be conducted on all successful applicants prior to
employment. (Please see Attachment A for driving requirements). All Summer & Community Hires that will
be driving as a function of their job duties or as an alternate driver will be subject to passing NMS’ driving
requirements for insurance coverage requirements. All Summer & Community Hire Leads are required to
meet NMS driving requirements.
If an applicant fails to meet the requirements of any one of the new hire prerequisites throughout the
application process, he/she will not be eligible for hire.
Compensation
Summer & Community Hires will be paid $12.00 per hour for straight time and over time is paid at $18.00 per
hour (time and a half). All hours worked over 8 hours per day and/or 40 hours per week are considered
overtime in Alaska.
Housing, Transportation and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
The Summer & Community Hires at Prudhoe Bay will be housed as determined by the BPXA Camp
Management Team Leader. Summer & Community Hires assigned to Endicott will stay in the Endicott Base
Operating Center and the Milne Point Summer & Community Hires will stay in the Milne Point Base
Operations Camp (subject to change based on Camp availability).
All travel to the North Slope is provided by BP/ConocoPhillips leased aircraft or commercial aircraft and air
expenses are covered (between Anchorage and Deadhorse/Prudhoe only). Students will not be compensated
for travel time to and from the slope.
Summer & Community Hires will receive arctic gear (PPE) and all equipment needed to perform the Scope of
Work upon arriving on the North Slope. If selected, a list of recommended clothing will be provided to
Summer & Community Hires prior to training.
Discipline
Summer & Community Hires are expected to adhere to all work and camp rules. Violations of these rules or
poor work performance will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
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Summer & Community Hire Job Descriptions
Summer & Community Hire positions are physically strenuous and could involve lifting, climbing and walking
on uneven surfaces. Summer & Community Hires may work as part of a team or independently. The work
may be outdoors in inclement weather and/or it may be indoors in confined, hot spaces. It is required to have
the ability to acknowledge and react to all emergency alarms and commands with or without reasonable
accommodation.
Field Crew
 Pick up all debris and waste from drill sites, camps and roadside
 Fill and replant tundra that has been compromised by oil operations
 Wash interior/exterior of BP Bus Fleet
 Compete other miscellaneous jobs as time allows
Road Crew
 Remove broken delineators and install new ones
 Wash delineators
 Flag for movement of heavy equipment
 Complete field safety data paperwork
WOA/EOA Fire Hall (Western and Easter Operation Area)
 Washing, waxing and dusting of trucks
 Sweeping and washing fire hall floors
 Replacement and hydro testing of fire hoses
 Cleaning and replacement of used fire hoses from the trucks
 Organizing Firehouse materials
 Replacement of SCBA on Drill sites
 Assist with training set-ups and trash pick-up on T Pad
 Any random tasks that might come up per the Fire Chiefs
CPS (Central Power Station)
 Check and refill if necessary trash bins, oil waste bins and absorbent pad bins
 Check for standing water and/or leaks as a result of the old turbines and roof
 Paint the outside stairwells, fire escapes in safety yellow
 Sweep and mop plant as needed
 Refurbish floors as needed
 Pick up trash around the facilities and associated drill sites
 Assists in set-up, clean-up and registration for the CPS Fun Run in August
 Wash and detail inside and outside of the operator’s truck and refuel as needed
 Organize cabinets, make new folders and labels as needed
 Run miscellaneous errands
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Flow Stations
 Sweep, scrub and mop diamond plated floors
 Paint bull rails, stair cases and poles
 Wash and detail inside and outside of the operator’s truck and refuel as needed
 Pick up trash and clean pad at all three flow stations
 Pick up trash around the facilities and associated drill sites
 Run miscellaneous errands
GC (Gathering Center)
 Check for standing water and/or leaks as a result of the old turbines and roof
 Paint the outside stairwells, fire escapes in safety yellow
 Sweep and mop plant as needed
 Refurbish floors as needed
 Pick up trash around the facilities and associated drill sites
 Wash and detail inside and outside of the operator’s truck and refuel as needed
 Organize cabinets, make new folders and labels as needed
 Run miscellaneous errands
LPC/CCP/CGF (Lisburne Production Center, Central Compression Plant, Central Gas Facility, respectively)
 Sweeping and mopping floors in the facilities
 Pick up trash around the facilities and associated drill sites
 Organize the tool room
 Truck cleaning and detailing
 Paint fin-fans (big turbine fans)
 Basic roustabout activities
 Run miscellaneous errands and purchase materials
STP (Sewage Treatment Plant)
 Check for standing water and/or leaks as a result of the old turbines and roof
 Paint the outside stairwells, fire escapes in safety yellow
 Sweep and mop plant as needed
 Refurbish floors as needed
 Pick up trash around the facilities and associated drill sites
 Wash and detail inside and outside of the operator’s truck and refuel as needed
 Organize cabinets, make new folders and labels as needed
 Run miscellaneous errands
Endicott
 Pick-up trash around Endicott, MPI and Endeavour
 Make new and repaint old signs
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Clean, sweep and mop break rooms
Wash and detail inside and outside of the trucks and refuel as needed
Clean ambulance and fire trucks
Assist in set-up of Endicott’s Fun Run
Clean the Environmental warehouse
Clean and/or replace delineators
Measure various points to determine erosion on the pad
Put blocks under the well line
Fill sand bags to put along ocean water lines
Punch the rocks of the bridges
Milne Point
 Pick-up trash around Endicott, MPI and Endeavour
 Make new and repaint old signs
 Clean, sweep and mop break rooms
 Wash and detail inside and outside of the trucks and refuel as needed
 Clean ambulance and fire trucks
 Assist in set-up of Endicott’s Fun Run
 Clean the Environmental warehouse
 Clean and/or replace delineators
 Measure various points to determine erosion on the pad
 Put blocks under the well line
 Fill sand bags to put along ocean water lines
 Punch the rocks of the bridges
SWS (Solid Waste Site)
 Clean and maintain the warehouse in orderly workable fashion
 Miscellaneous errands as required
 and manage electronics that have been deemed outdated
 Inventory and cleaning of all warehouses to include 1,2, 3 and 5
 Build mud boxes
 Assist the recycling unit in picking up items for recycling
 Responsible for cleaning of office
 Pad clean-up of C Pad
 Miscellaneous errands as required
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BPXA Summer & Community Hire Program
"A" Shift Schedule (Green)
S
M
T
May
W T
F
2
9
16
23
30
3
10
17
24
31
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
7
14
21
28
S
M
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
262
6
13
20
27
July
T
W T
1
6
7
8
13 14 15
20 21 22
27 28 29
F
2
9
16
23
30
S
1
8
15
22
29
S
3
10
17
24
31
S
M
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
S
1
8
15
22
29
M
2
9
16
23
30
T
1
8
15
22
29
T
3
10
17
24
31
Drug Test/Badging
Training in Anchorage
June
W T
2 3
9 10
16 17
23 24
30
August
W T
4 5
11 12
18 19
25 26
F
4
11
18
25
S
5
12
19
26
F
6
13
20
27
S
7
14
21
28
"B" Shift Schedule (Yellow)
S
M
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May
W T
2
9
16
23
31
3
10
17
24
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
F
7
14
21
28
S
1
8
15
22
29
A Shift on Slope
Shift Change Out Day
"A" Shift Rotations begin
May 30th and end Aug. 8th
Drug Test/Badging
Training in Anchorage
June
S M T W T
1 2 3
6
7 8 9 10
13 14 15 16 17
20 21 22 23 24
27 28 29 30
F
4
11
18
25
S
5
12
19
26
F
6
13
20
27
S
7
14
21
28
B Shift on Slope
Shift Change Out Day
"B" Shift Rotations begin
June 13th and end Aug. 22nd
31
S
M
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
July
T
W T
1
6
7
8
13 14 15
20 21 22
27 28 29
F
2
9
16
23
30
S
3
10
17
24
31
S
1
8
15
22
29
M
2
9
16
23
30
T
3
10
17
24
31
2010
August
W T
4 5
11 12
18 19
25 26
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