Senior I&PS Engineer

Entity:

Production & Operations

Job Family Group:

Engineering Group

Job Description:

About bp

Our 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 talent to pursue opportunities, motivated by outstanding insight and expertise. We’re always seeking for more digital solutions, balanced 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!

About Role:

Provision of deep electrical engineering expertise and judgment in service of bpS, the assets, embedded in the Squads to ensure efficient handover of all issues that require subject area engineering recommendations to resolve. Ensure pragmatic solutions are implemented for management of risk, production efficiency improvement, maintenance, defect elimination and engineering standardization in support of bpS Programmes and safe, reliable and compliant operations.

We expect you to:

• Lead global central programmes and pivotal initiatives for instrument and protective systems engineering in P&O. This may include both setting of and execution of central programmes and critical initiatives in partnership with customers to deliver differential performance.
• Support instrument and protective systems 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, without close supervision, using both remote working and site visits to progress activities.
• Supply as a senior team member of the bpS instrument and protective systems team.
• Engage and work across the organization, including remote work, handling contractors and working with other bp employees.
• Have a strong business acumen, customer-focused & performance orientation to make value & risk-based prioritization decisions
• Knowledge of functional safety is required (HAZOP/LOPA and Functional Safety Lifecycle, SIL verification, Safety Requirements Specifications)
• Provide visible safety leadership to model desired behaviours in order to help prevent accidents or harm to people

We believe the successful candidate should have:

• Crucial Education: Tertiary education (degree in Engineering or related subject area) and/or equivalent relevant professional qualification.
• A minimum of 15 years of experience in oil and gas
• Extensive experience with instrumentation and controls in process industry, including design, installation and calibration of pressure sensing, fire and gas, level sensing and valve actuation.
• Record relevant findings in shared learning systems, incorporates into local activities and raises high priority lessons.
• Experience and proven understanding of Instrumentation (flow, level, temperature pressure), including design, installation and calibration in process / oil and gas industries
• I&C contribution to LOPA studies
• Functional Safety Lifecycle, SIL calculations and SRS
• Protective systems (SIS) including associated reviews - Functional Safety Assessments (FSAs); instrumented Independent Protection Layers (IPLs) reviews
• Codes and standards (API/IEC), project design criteria and ETPs (bp engineering standards)
• Lead, when required, I&PS Community of Practice across Production & Operations
• Record relevant learnings in shared learning systems, incorporates into local activities and raises high priority lessons.
• Experience with providing instrument and protective systems engineering operational support to industrial assets, including safe operation of equipment, reliability initiatives, and maintenance strategies.
• Ability to read/decipher regulations and industry codes along with explaining requirements to others.
• Communicate successfully, 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 using AE Shield for SIL calculations, working with PowerBI and dashboards
• Experience of working across different cultures, supporting different operating regions/assets and engaging with a wide variety of customers or suppliers.
• Chartered Engineer status.
• Certified Functional Safety Engineer (CFSE/CFSP) or equivalent is preferred.
• Contractor Management.
• Ability to coach/mentor lesser experience functional safety engineers.

Desirable criteria and qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience of using AE Shield for SIL calculations, working with PowerBI and dashboards
• Experience of working across different cultures, supporting different operating regions/assets and engaging with a wide variety of customers or suppliers.
• Chartered Engineer status.
• Certified Functional Safety Engineer (CFSE/CFSP) or equivalent is preferred

Travel Requirement:

Up to 10% travel should be encouraged with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation.

Entity:

Production & Operations

Skills:

Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Asset Life Cycle Management, Commercial Acumen, Commissioning, start-up and handover, Communication, Competency Management, Creativity and Innovation, Financial Management, Functional Safety, Hazard Identification, Hazard identification and protection layer definition, Instrument and protective systems, Management of change, Network Technologies,, Safety critical equipment, Site Acceptance Testing

Additional information

At bp, we provide the following environment and benefits to you:

• A company culture where we respect our diverse and unified teams, where we are proud of our achievements and where fun and the demeanour of giving back to our environment are highly valued
• Possibility to join our social communities and networks
• Learning opportunities and other development opportunities to craft your career path
• Life and health insurance, medical care package
• And many other benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, 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, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us to request any accommodations.

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:

This position is not available for remote working

Skills:

Agility core practices, Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Asset Life Cycle Management, Automation system digital security, Commercial Acumen, Commissioning, start-up and handover, Communication, Competency Management, Creativity and Innovation, Digital fluency, Earthing and grounding systems, Electrical operational safety, Factory acceptance testing, Financial Management, Fire and gas philosophy, Functional Safety, Hazard Identification, Hazard identification and protection layer definition, Instrument and protective systems, Management of change, Network Technologies, Safe and reliable operations, Safety critical equipment, Site Acceptance Testing {+ 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, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/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 adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

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.