Grade GResponsible for providing specialist Control Automation engineering expertise to projects or operations, including maintenance, inspection and turnaround, proactively interacting with other disciplines, teams, subfunctions and contractors to systematically resolve problems and applying advanced engineering judgement to assist in setting and implementing engineering technical practices, and drive integrated, pragmatic solutions focused on risk management, operating efficiency, defect elimination and standardisation.
Key Accountabilities
This role is for a technical individual with proven expertise in advanced process control to work with our globally located subject matter experts.
What you will deliver
Advice and assistance to bp sites and projects in all aspects of modern control system design and operation; APC and complex regulatory process controls, operator interfaces, alarm management and remote performance monitoring.
Remote and site-based support to bp refineries and production facilities using APC.
Evaluation of APC opportunities, planning work activities, managing the work of others and taking responsibility for delivery.
Develop capability and competency in others through mentoring and training.
Incorporating industry standards and best practice into our APC systems.
Supporting the use of technical standards and knowledge sharing within bp.
Key Responsibilities
What you will need to be successful
Must have educational qualifications:
Degree in Chemical / Control / Instrumentation / Electrical Engineering
Preferred education/certifications:
Post-graduate study in advanced process control theories.
Chartered engineer or registered professional engineer.
Minimum years of relevant experience:
8 years in oil and gas, petrochemical, refining or equivalent industries.
5 years implementing and supporting APC applications.
Total years of experience :
8-20 years.
Must have experiences/skills (To be hired with):
Deep technical knowledge of APC using modern, internationally recognized, multivariable predictive control software.
Extensive experience of APC throughout all the application lifecycle phases.
Excellent understanding of refinery facility projects and/or operations through working in the field of process control and instrumentation.
Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively with people at all levels in the field and office.
Process or process control engineering experience at a refinery, petrochemical plant, LNG plant or oil gas processing facility.
Ability to travel internationally to bp sites and offices up to 12 weeks per year.
Good to have experiences/skills (can be trained for - learning/on-the-job):
Excellent AspenTech DMC skills.
Good working knowledge of the control system platform(s) of at least one of the following vendors; ABB, Emerson, Honeywell, Yokogawa.
Experience of working as part of a remote team with a collaborative approach to delivery.
Track record of engaging across teams and functions to deliver engineering improvements centrally
Proven record of accomplishment in delivering results under pressure.
Language skills in Dutch, German, Indonesian or Spanish.
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 attitude 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
Travel Requirement
Up to 25% 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