Entity:
Innovation & Engineering
Job Family Group:
Research & Technology Group
Job Summary:
Join us in creating, growing, and delivering innovation to reimagine energy for people and our planet. The Innovation & Engineering team develops, and scales low carbon technologies needed to meet the world’s energy demand whilst simultaneously decarbonizing bp’s operations and products.
The bp low carbon innovation centre @Hull (LCIC) is home to a multi-disciplinary group, bringing together dedicated scientists and engineers to tackle the challenges of providing clean energy to the planet. This multi-disciplinary group collaborates on the full innovation life cycle, from chemistry research and molecular innovation to pilot process demonstration and techno-economic feasibility assessment, all underpinned by world class development laboratories and analytical capability.
The advanced bio & physical sciences for low carbon energy (AB&PS) team is the central research organisation for biosciences, chemistry, chemical engineering science, materials sciences, biofuels, green hydrogen/electrochemistry, and the science of carbon capture. This team also incorporates computational modelling of biosciences and chemistry.
This opportunity is to join the Research Technology team which supports both the molecular innovation chemistry team and the low carbon refining & catalytic processes team. The Research Technology team supports programmes in heterogeneous catalysis, organic chemistry, and electrochemistry in the development of new chemistries and molecules for bp’s fuel and Castrol brands. In addition, this team will also support bp’s refining portfolio through its Net Zero transition by applying process engineering expertise to primarily diversify feedstock selection to produce low carbon fuels and improve refining reliability.
The post holder will be an intrinsic member of the team in the design, execution, and interpretation of experimental work, including fundamental and exploratory studies in advanced conversion process methods, testing and analysis, catalyst synthesis, materials characterization, and the maintenance and development of our laboratory and development scale experimental capability. The post holder will act as the primary technologist contact for parts of the technology programme aimed at delivering improvements and mitigating technology risks for key stakeholders.
This role reports into the Research Technology Lead based at the bp low carbon innovation centre @Hull (LCIC).
Job Description:
What does the day to day look like?
Exhibits safety leadership in the development of an HSSE culture aligned with the goals of the bp low carbon innovation centre @Hull (LCIC).
Independently performs the following major duties that require the exercise of discretion and judgment; Experimental design, data acquisition, data interpretation, communicates findings and conclusions, and makes appropriate recommendations to key stakeholders.
Ability to contribute to the success of the team, fostering learning, sharing of ideas, building capability, and continuous improvement of our processes and experimental capability.
Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings such as P&ID’s.
Responsible for the operation, co-ordination of maintenance and engineering work to maintain experimental capability.
Mentors associate research technologists in safe operations and troubleshooting techniques.
Uses a balance of operational experience, scientific knowledge, and skills to solve problems.
Has significant involvement in project teams and cross group interactions and seeks input/consultation from other members of the team.
Provides sound recommendations and solutions in support of projects and work activities.
Responsible for the implementation and execution of control of work (COW) systems as appropriate to deliver safe and compliant operations.
Unit operational authority for a specific experimental unit and performing other operational roles which may include acting as a building warden.
Provide leadership and operational input to new experimental capability projects.
What do we want to see from you!
Minimum educational requirement of a Level 3 Qualification in a Science based subject or relevant industrial experience and a demonstrated ability in exercising discretion and independent judgment in all aspects of experimental activities of designing experiments, analysing data, and drawing appropriate conclusions.
Practical experience of laboratory, process development or pilot plant operations and analytical techniques.
Strong operational safety leadership.
Personal responsibility for the safety of themselves and the safety of others, fostering a positive psychological safety work environment to embed the speak-up culture.
Ability to apply the best experimental practices and deliver excellent experimental execution and outcomes.
Ability to prioritise and set clear direction and boundaries.
Desirable Criteria & Qualifications
Level 6 qualification in a scientific subject
Management of change operations signatory or control of work signatory.
Experience and knowledge of catalyst preparation, analysis and testing and the work up of experimental data.
Experience of the development and operation of a range of high temperature/high pressure equipment over a range of research and development scales.
What you can expect from us!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, neuro-diversity/neuro-cognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations.
Travel Requirement
Relocation Assistance:
Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working
Skills:
Agility core practices, Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Bioprocess design, Catalysis, Chemical kinetic modelling, Collaboration, Communication, Creativity and Innovation, Curiosity, Experimental Design, Industry technology knowledge, Intellectual Asset Management, Life cycle and circularity, Multi-physics modelling, New process technology scale-up, Novel process development, Pilot and demonstration plant operation, Presenting, Problem Solving, Process Safety Engineering, Science and Technology Leadership, Scientific publication, Talent Matching, Technoeconomic evaluation of processes {+ 1 more}
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, 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.
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