This study aimed investigate the effect of positive psychological capital on employee performance by explaining the mediating role of opportunity recognition and innovative behavior in Behran Oil Company. The statistical sample was 225 using the Cochran formula, who were selected in a stratified manner. The research method is descriptive-correlational in nature and applied in terms of purpose. Structural equation modeling used to analyze the data. The results show that positive psychological capital has a significant effect on employee work performance, with a mediating role in innovative behavior and opportunity recognition. It was also found that positive psychological capital has a significant effect on employee work performance, positive psychological capital has a significant effect on the innovative behavior of employees and the recognition of opportunities by employees of Behran Oil Company, and the innovative behavior of employees and the recognition of opportunities have a significant effect on work performance of employees.