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 are 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!Summary:The Electrical Engineer will join bp Solutions (bpS), which is a global team that supports P&O (Production and Operation) organization. P&O is the bp organization that contains bp’s global production regions and refining assets. The main feature of this role is to support the delivery of bpS electrical engineering responsibilities which include supporting high priority electrical engineering-related requests from P&O regions/assets and central/strategic electrical engineering leadership to P&O. This is dynamic role that offers a wide range of experience and global exposure through providing support to the global range of regions & assets, and working on the highest priority electrical engineering issues in P&O.We expect you to:
Support electrical engineering requests coming from P&O regions and assets. This involves agile working, and short-term deployment into P&O squads to complete high priority engineering requests or initiatives. This may include operational, maintenance, or project support.
Support global central programmes and pivotal initiatives for the electrical field in P&O. This may include both setting of and execution of central programs and critical initiatives.
Contribute as team member of the bpS electrical team. This includes provision of electrical subject leadership to the P&O electrical engineering community.
Engage and work across the organization, including contractors and bp employees.
Manage multiple priorities and customers across multiple sites, and possess good organization, facilitation, and group coordination skills.
Work in an agile manner, without close supervision, using both remote working and site visits to progress activities.
We believe the successful candidate should have:
A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
A minimum of 5 years of electrical engineering experience
Industrial experience, preferably in the oil and gas industry
Experience and working knowledge of:
Power distribution applications, including substations, relay coordination, and short circuit studies
Electrical equipment design, specification, installation, repair, maintenance, and electrical safe working practices
A variety of voltage systems, ranging up to 13.8kV
Electrical and power system engineering calculations, construction methods, and materials
Protection techniques for electrical equipment installed in hazardous classified locations
Industry and regulatory standards for western hemisphere (e.g., NEC, API, NFPA, IEEE, NEMA, ANSI)
Experience with providing electrical engineering operational support to industrial assets, including safe operation of electrical equipment, reliability initiatives, and maintenance strategies
Ability to:
Read/decipher regulations and industry codes along with explaining requirements to others
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Able to address technical matters with conviction at all levels of the company
Desirable criteria and qualifications:
Knowledge and experience of power system model, arc flash and protection relay coordination studies
Previous work experience in connections to utility incomers of up to 138 kV
Experience of working across diverse cultures, supporting different operating regions/assets, and engaging with a wide variety of customers or suppliers
Professional Engineering License
Why join our team?We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting 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, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and many others benefits! We operate a hybrid model with 60% from the office and 40% from home with flexibility as agreed with line management.Acceptable locations – any US bp hub (i.e., Whiting Refinery, Houston, CHP Refinery, Chicago)Travel RequirementUp to 25% travel should be expected with this roleRelocation Assistance:This role is not eligible for relocationRemote Type:This position is a hybrid of office/remote workingSkills:Agile Working, Electrical EngineeringLegal 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.
