Entity:Production & OperationsJob Family Group:Engineering GroupJob Description:About bpOur purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world.In a time of constant change and possibility we need new talent to pursue commercial opportunities, fueled by world-class insight and expertise. We’re always striving for more innovative digital solutions, sustainable outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too. Together we continue to grow as the world’s leading energy company!In this role you will lead a team of field engineers (Lifting, HVAC, & Static Mechanical) who provide approved programs and services, subject matter expertise, in service of Production and Refining; Provide quality insights, support and expertise to refining and production to deliver extraordinary Engineering performance in our operations. Leads the process and delivery of technical quality for small or medium projects and turnarounds or outages.The Lead will define practices, procedures and guidance; assessing and improving discipline health, and leading discipline networks. Monitors outputs and liaisons with groups such as maintenance, other engineering fields, reliability, turnarounds, hardware management and operations to ensure engineering inputs are healthy. As well as, verifies operational risks are adequately captured in technical assessments.Key Accountabilities:
Lead the delivery of deep technical expertise to provide pragmatic solutions to technical challenges across operations, maintenance, TAR and Site Projects teams
Be accountable for people development and individual performance management for the people in your team
Lead the development and delivery of engineering programs which improve business performance
Promote consistency and excellence in applying technical practices, procedures and guidance across the global network
Manage the backlog and determine resource allocation aligned with prioritisation
Provide independent views of discipline health through self-verification and oversight of discipline excellence
Make recommendations on interpretation of discipline standards and specifications and engineering deviations
Provide leadership to the global mechanical subject area network and CoPs, and coaching of field engineers in the mechanical engineering network
Ensure value led engineering solutions are implemented for risk management, reliability and availability of plant, cost effectiveness and advancing bp’s net zero aims.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Deep experience and technical understanding of engineering, maintenance and operation of mechanical and rotating equipment in oil & gas processing facilities
Expansive working knowledge of governing codes, industry standards and regulations relevant to mechanical and rotating equipment engineering as well as experience of practical application of engineering standards and practices.
Prior application of process safety & risk management principles, basic principles of control of work and change management.
Prior team, discipline or squad leadership in related technical roles and demonstration of the bp leadership behaviors
Visible commitment to bp’s Safety Leadership Principles
The role will be located in the USA, following bp’s flex working guidance, with occasional travel to sites as needed.Considering Joining bp?At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. bp is committed to encouraging 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 to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, excellent retirement benefits, and more!Travel RequirementUp to 25% travel should be expected with this roleRelocation Assistance:This role is eligible for relocation within countryRemote Type:This position is a hybrid of office/remote workingSkills: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 disabilities may request a reasonable 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 accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations.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.