Role synopsis
To manage domestic, foreign and international patent administration and formalities activities (i.e., patent filing, prosecution, and maintenance) in support of BP’s intellectual property needs in relation to the acquisition and maintenance of BP’s patent rights. To manage a global complex patent docket, assisting a team of attorneys in resolving routine legal issues with minimal or no supervision. To manage and reduce risk and cost for a number of patent activities such as the acquisition and maintenance of BP’s patent rights.
Key accountabilities
Manage domestic, international and foreign patent administration and formalities activities (i.e., patent filing, prosecution, and maintenance)in support of BP’s intellectual property needs – filing of patent applications, prosecution of patent applications, validation of EP patent applications, filing of utility models, registration of transfer of rights, fee payments, and notarization and legalization procedures with minimal or no supervision.
Interact with UK Intellectual Property Office, European Patent Office, World Intellectual Property Office) and other foreign patent offices with respect to administrative matters, interact with outside counsel with respect to formalities issues, instruct foreign law firms as appropriate, and manage all documents / correspondence in accordance with departmental practice; resolving the legal issues with minimal or no supervision; and working in a timely manner to meet deadlines.
Lead portfolio reviews with clients to ensure those clients’ portfolios are closely aligned with their strategy.
Prepare and submit legal documents compliant with legal requirements for each jurisdiction and for GPTL patent practice such as powers of attorney and specific authorisations to third parties; patent transfer deeds; intercompany assignments and worldwide assignments; and arrange for the legalisation and notarisation of them in line with country-specific legal guidelines with minimal or no supervision or intervention from the attorney.
Manage patent attorney dockets and maintain the patent and invention disclosure databases. From government notifications (national and international) and legal correspondence, capture accurately the deadlines and requirements for legal submissions; keep docket current; prepare some initial drafts of response to some office actions for review by the attorney and support the attorneys in the filing of submissions to meet deadlines.
To provide legal expertise and technical recommendations in support of large transactions/ divestments and also in the acquisition of patents. Handling complex pre filing issues that arise including security clearance; evaluating whether inventors and BP have the right to file; evaluating instructions given in respect of inventors and verification of attorneys’ instructions.
Represents Support team at GPTL Best Practice or GPTL Transaction Team Meetings, actively contributing to agenda for drive for simplification and harmonisation of processes and procedures globally. Leading sub-teams for implementation of best practice
Essential Education
Qualified paralegal (CIPA qualified or equivalent)
Essential experience and job requirements
Previous experience in patent administration and formalities
Previous experience of working in law firm, or in-house legal team with patent attorneys
Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment. Planning and organisational skills.
Ability to work independently and with strong attention to detail
Demonstration of BP values and behaviours
Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to work as a team, demonstrating flexibility to support others in the team at times of high volume workload to achieve the best results. Foster a one team environment
Other Requirements (e.g. Travel, Location)
There are no additional requirements. Please respond with N/A below.
Desirable criteria & qualifications
Commitment to continuous improvement and simplification of processes
Knowledge of global compliance regulations relating to Intellectual Property.
Ability to network and build key relationships to enhance effectiveness and to operate from a position of influence given the seniority of the individuals they interact with
Previous experience of working with document management system
Relocation available
No
Travel required
Negligible travel
Is this a part time position?
No
About BP
We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We have 75,000 employees in 80 countries, working towards delivering light, heat and mobility to millions of people, every day. We are one of the very few companies equipped to solve some of the big complex challenges that matter for the future. We have a real contribution to make to the world's ambition of a low carbon future.
The purpose of the Legal function is to provide legal services to the Group in order to further the maximisation of business opportunities and value and the minimisation of business risks and liabilities.
BP Legal lawyers and support staff work closely with their colleagues in the Businesses, Regions and Functions to deliver exceptional results in transactions, disputes and issues management.
Building on its existing strength, BP Legal has developed its strategic priorities, in line with the Group Strategy, to achieve its vision and address present and foreseeable challenges.
Segment
Corporate & Functions
Closing Date
16-Nov-2018
Role synopsis
To manage domestic, foreign and international patent administration and formalities activities (i.e., patent filing, prosecution, and maintenance) in support of BP’s intellectual property needs in relation to the acquisition and maintenance of BP’s patent rights. To manage a global complex patent docket, assisting a team of attorneys in resolving routine legal issues with minimal or no supervision. To manage and reduce risk and cost for a number of patent activities such as the acquisition and maintenance of BP’s patent rights.
Key accountabilities
Manage domestic, international and foreign patent administration and formalities activities (i.e., patent filing, prosecution, and maintenance)in support of BP’s intellectual property needs – filing of patent applications, prosecution of patent applications, validation of EP patent applications, filing of utility models, registration of transfer of rights, fee payments, and notarization and legalization procedures with minimal or no supervision.
Interact with UK Intellectual Property Office, European Patent Office, World Intellectual Property Office) and other foreign patent offices with respect to administrative matters, interact with outside counsel with respect to formalities issues, instruct foreign law firms as appropriate, and manage all documents / correspondence in accordance with departmental practice; resolving the legal issues with minimal or no supervision; and working in a timely manner to meet deadlines.
Lead portfolio reviews with clients to ensure those clients’ portfolios are closely aligned with their strategy.
Prepare and submit legal documents compliant with legal requirements for each jurisdiction and for GPTL patent practice such as powers of attorney and specific authorisations to third parties; patent transfer deeds; intercompany assignments and worldwide assignments; and arrange for the legalisation and notarisation of them in line with country-specific legal guidelines with minimal or no supervision or intervention from the attorney.
Manage patent attorney dockets and maintain the patent and invention disclosure databases. From government notifications (national and international) and legal correspondence, capture accurately the deadlines and requirements for legal submissions; keep docket current; prepare some initial drafts of response to some office actions for review by the attorney and support the attorneys in the filing of submissions to meet deadlines.
To provide legal expertise and technical recommendations in support of large transactions/ divestments and also in the acquisition of patents. Handling complex pre filing issues that arise including security clearance; evaluating whether inventors and BP have the right to file; evaluating instructions given in respect of inventors and verification of attorneys’ instructions.
Represents Support team at GPTL Best Practice or GPTL Transaction Team Meetings, actively contributing to agenda for drive for simplification and harmonisation of processes and procedures globally. Leading sub-teams for implementation of best practice
Essential Education
Qualified paralegal (CIPA qualified or equivalent)
Essential experience and job requirements
Previous experience in patent administration and formalities
Previous experience of working in law firm, or in-house legal team with patent attorneys
Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment. Planning and organisational skills.
Ability to work independently and with strong attention to detail
Demonstration of BP values and behaviours
Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to work as a team, demonstrating flexibility to support others in the team at times of high volume workload to achieve the best results. Foster a one team environment
Other Requirements (e.g. Travel, Location)
There are no additional requirements. Please respond with N/A below.
Desirable criteria & qualifications
Commitment to continuous improvement and simplification of processes
Knowledge of global compliance regulations relating to Intellectual Property.
Ability to network and build key relationships to enhance effectiveness and to operate from a position of influence given the seniority of the individuals they interact with
Previous experience of working with document management system
Relocation available
No
Travel required
Negligible travel
Is this a part time position?
No
About BP
We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We have 75,000 employees in 80 countries, working towards delivering light, heat and mobility to millions of people, every day. We are one of the very few companies equipped to solve some of the big complex challenges that matter for the future. We have a real contribution to make to the world's ambition of a low carbon future.
The purpose of the Legal function is to provide legal services to the Group in order to further the maximisation of business opportunities and value and the minimisation of business risks and liabilities.
BP Legal lawyers and support staff work closely with their colleagues in the Businesses, Regions and Functions to deliver exceptional results in transactions, disputes and issues management.
Building on its existing strength, BP Legal has developed its strategic priorities, in line with the Group Strategy, to achieve its vision and address present and foreseeable challenges.
Segment
Corporate & Functions
Closing Date
16-Nov-2018
Role synopsis
The Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security Specialist is a leader within our global Process Control Network (PCN) centralized security service. The service currently uses Juniper Network Security Manager (NSM), Microsoft Windows Server Upgrade Service (WSUS), McAfee ePO and PulseSecure’s Unified Access Control (UAC) systems. The specialist will develop detailed operational process and procedures, train junior staff, and identify or develop automated processes to simplify the service which will provide more time for the team to appropriately analyse, call out, and assist in remediation of critical information security incidents.
Key accountabilities
You will be responsible for running security systems, including the Firewalls, Windows AD event logs, syslog, anti-virus, file integrity, and vulnerability scanners for security events.
Evaluate and investigate detected security events to determine if they represent significant security incident and require some level of response. This response will be in the form of detailed configuration data, traffic analysis and/or event correlation. All incident responses will support the Global BP Digital Security incident management process.
Suggest and work with the respective security team members to develop and refine additional monitoring content.
Develop detailed operational procedures for services and identify/develop automated programs to produce daily reporting, data gathering and simple operational processes. This will allow the team increased time to appropriately analyse, call out, and assist in remediation of critical information security incidents.
Maintain knowledge of the functionality and technology of existing IT systems as well as:ICS technologies
General view of the current state of security threats across the ICS environments as well as within a large multi-national corporation.
Be a leader for the Process Control Network ServiceDevelop, maintain, and build new relationships within the Automated Systems community within BP Globally.
Interact within the Global BP IT Organization to understand their role and how our services will interact.
Act as the lead subject matter expert when challenging issues are debated.
Develop new security processes and procedures to improve the service’s detection and response capability
Recognized expert working with one or more of the following:Firewall Management
2 factor Authentication
WSUS
McAfee ePO
Linux
Creating scripts for automating processes
Identify project opportunities to develop services outside the current capabilities of the team
Provide expertise, guidance and best practice advice to diagnose, investigate and overcome problems within the PCN Security Operations (SecOps) Team as well as within Digital Security
Develop project plans for the deployment of infrastructure upgrades. Lead the execution of the project which could be as small as updating a portion of the infrastructure or as large as the global deployment of any upgrades, patches and/or actual hardware replacement. Frequently these projects span multiple years and become integrated with multiple other projects increasing the overall complexity.
Provide recommendations to Global project teams on infrastructure requirements to achieve service objectives. Frequent meetings with project teams at the initiation of the project will include the development of requirements, objectives and definition of completion. Part of this consultation with the project team is to ensure that they are in conformance with current BP Policies and Guidelines and provide them direction if they are not.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with the Single Point of Accountability (SPA) for all global sites as well as their associated support organization.
Monitor, coordinate, coach, mentor and train the PCN SecOps Team. Act as their escalation point for all services.
Lead the PCN SecOps Team in the resolution of complex issues and problems that are unstructured and often cross multiple Global service lines within BP.Most issues and problems involve working within a framework of policies.
Must be able to operate within broad guidelines, policies and standards and can identify, document and support changes to established procedures
Essential Education
Degree level or equivalent
Essential experience and job requirements
Knowledge of Automation System environments.
Extensive experience within IT infrastructure management
Hands on experience of Cyber Security or related discipline
Subject matter authority in the operation of computer operating systems such as Windows (XP, 7, 2003, 2008, 2012) or Linux/UNIX.
Deep technical understanding of IT infrastructure and management of these components.
Experience in analysing incidents in a large enterprise environment.
Awareness of the threat environment faced by multi-national oil, gas, Petrochemical Corporation.
Willingness to acquire in-depth knowledge of network and host security technologies and products (such as firewalls, Network IDS and, scanners) and to continuously improve these skills.
Be a self-starter that can multi-task and work within a team.
Willingness to train and mentor other team members.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Other Requirements (e.g. Travel, Location)
There are no additional requirements. Please respond with N/A below.
Desirable criteria & qualifications
Experience with ICS, Process Control Networks and SCADA is highly desirable.
Advanced experience with TCP/IP protocol suite, security architecture, and remote access security techniques and products desired.
SANS Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional or have completed the ICS/CERT ICS Training is desired but not required.
BS Computer Science or Engineering is preferred but not required.
Relocation available
No
Travel required
Negligible travel
Is this a part time position?
No
About BP
We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We have 75,000 employees in 80 countries, working towards delivering light, heat and mobility to millions of people, every day. We are one of the very few companies equipped to solve some of the big complex challenges that matter for the future. We have a real contribution to make to the world's ambition of a low carbon future. Join us, and be part of what we can accomplish together.
BP is one of the three largest energy companies in the world, operating in over 100 countries across 6 continents. Information Technology & Services (IT&S), provides a full range of IT services to BP's global business segments.
IT&S plays a critical role in the delivery of defined world-class operational services that BP businesses can rely upon in support of their own performance. Our specific accountabilities include the delivery of services to specified target levels, including availability, recoverability and cost to the corporation. These services must also be delivered safely and secured against the growing risk of viruses and other security threats.
We aim to benchmark our performance favorably against a defined peer group of the world's best and intend to deliver our services with professionalism to rival any major business corporation in the world - this is what we mean by being 'World Class'. To achieve this exciting level of performance will require a commensurate level of enthusiasm, commitment and expertise in our people.
Segment
Corporate & Functions
Closing Date
03-Dec-2018
Role synopsis
The Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security Specialist is a leader within our global Process Control Network (PCN) centralized security service. The service currently uses Juniper Network Security Manager (NSM), Microsoft Windows Server Upgrade Service (WSUS), McAfee ePO and PulseSecure’s Unified Access Control (UAC) systems. The specialist will develop detailed operational process and procedures, train junior staff, and identify or develop automated processes to simplify the service which will provide more time for the team to appropriately analyse, call out, and assist in remediation of critical information security incidents.
Key accountabilities
You will be responsible for running security systems, including the Firewalls, Windows AD event logs, syslog, anti-virus, file integrity, and vulnerability scanners for security events.
Evaluate and investigate detected security events to determine if they represent significant security incident and require some level of response. This response will be in the form of detailed configuration data, traffic analysis and/or event correlation. All incident responses will support the Global BP Digital Security incident management process.
Suggest and work with the respective security team members to develop and refine additional monitoring content.
Develop detailed operational procedures for services and identify/develop automated programs to produce daily reporting, data gathering and simple operational processes. This will allow the team increased time to appropriately analyse, call out, and assist in remediation of critical information security incidents.
Maintain knowledge of the functionality and technology of existing IT systems as well as:ICS technologies
General view of the current state of security threats across the ICS environments as well as within a large multi-national corporation.
Be a leader for the Process Control Network ServiceDevelop, maintain, and build new relationships within the Automated Systems community within BP Globally.
Interact within the Global BP IT Organization to understand their role and how our services will interact.
Act as the lead subject matter expert when challenging issues are debated.
Develop new security processes and procedures to improve the service’s detection and response capability
Recognized expert working with one or more of the following:Firewall Management
2 factor Authentication
WSUS
McAfee ePO
Linux
Creating scripts for automating processes
Identify project opportunities to develop services outside the current capabilities of the team
Provide expertise, guidance and best practice advice to diagnose, investigate and overcome problems within the PCN Security Operations (SecOps) Team as well as within Digital Security
Develop project plans for the deployment of infrastructure upgrades. Lead the execution of the project which could be as small as updating a portion of the infrastructure or as large as the global deployment of any upgrades, patches and/or actual hardware replacement. Frequently these projects span multiple years and become integrated with multiple other projects increasing the overall complexity.
Provide recommendations to Global project teams on infrastructure requirements to achieve service objectives. Frequent meetings with project teams at the initiation of the project will include the development of requirements, objectives and definition of completion. Part of this consultation with the project team is to ensure that they are in conformance with current BP Policies and Guidelines and provide them direction if they are not.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with the Single Point of Accountability (SPA) for all global sites as well as their associated support organization.
Monitor, coordinate, coach, mentor and train the PCN SecOps Team. Act as their escalation point for all services.
Lead the PCN SecOps Team in the resolution of complex issues and problems that are unstructured and often cross multiple Global service lines within BP.Most issues and problems involve working within a framework of policies.
Must be able to operate within broad guidelines, policies and standards and can identify, document and support changes to established procedures
Essential Education
Degree level or equivalent
Essential experience and job requirements
Knowledge of Automation System environments.
Extensive experience within IT infrastructure management
Hands on experience of Cyber Security or related discipline
Subject matter authority in the operation of computer operating systems such as Windows (XP, 7, 2003, 2008, 2012) or Linux/UNIX.
Deep technical understanding of IT infrastructure and management of these components.
Experience in analysing incidents in a large enterprise environment.
Awareness of the threat environment faced by multi-national oil, gas, Petrochemical Corporation.
Willingness to acquire in-depth knowledge of network and host security technologies and products (such as firewalls, Network IDS and, scanners) and to continuously improve these skills.
Be a self-starter that can multi-task and work within a team.
Willingness to train and mentor other team members.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Other Requirements (e.g. Travel, Location)
There are no additional requirements. Please respond with N/A below.
Desirable criteria & qualifications
Experience with ICS, Process Control Networks and SCADA is highly desirable.
Advanced experience with TCP/IP protocol suite, security architecture, and remote access security techniques and products desired.
SANS Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional or have completed the ICS/CERT ICS Training is desired but not required.
BS Computer Science or Engineering is preferred but not required.
Relocation available
No
Travel required
Negligible travel
Is this a part time position?
No
About BP
We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We have 75,000 employees in 80 countries, working towards delivering light, heat and mobility to millions of people, every day. We are one of the very few companies equipped to solve some of the big complex challenges that matter for the future. We have a real contribution to make to the world's ambition of a low carbon future. Join us, and be part of what we can accomplish together.
BP is one of the three largest energy companies in the world, operating in over 100 countries across 6 continents. Information Technology & Services (IT&S), provides a full range of IT services to BP's global business segments.
IT&S plays a critical role in the delivery of defined world-class operational services that BP businesses can rely upon in support of their own performance. Our specific accountabilities include the delivery of services to specified target levels, including availability, recoverability and cost to the corporation. These services must also be delivered safely and secured against the growing risk of viruses and other security threats.
We aim to benchmark our performance favorably against a defined peer group of the world's best and intend to deliver our services with professionalism to rival any major business corporation in the world - this is what we mean by being 'World Class'. To achieve this exciting level of performance will require a commensurate level of enthusiasm, commitment and expertise in our people.
Segment
Corporate & Functions
Closing Date
03-Dec-2018
Role synopsis
The Procurement category lead is accountable for the effective delivery of competitive sourcing projects in support of business priorities. Excluding bunkers, procurement are responsible for direct procurement across BP Shipping including fleet operations and voyage operations, with categories including engines, IT, ballast water treatment equipment, spares, ship to ship transfers and towage.
The Procurement Category Lead will be expected to lead sourcing project governance including many aspects of programme and project management and will be the market expert in their assigned category or categories and responsible for spend of circa $200m.
Key accountabilities
Build powerful relationships with key business stakeholders in order to clearly meet their requirements. Proactively challenge the business/stakeholders within their respective categories to ensure the most effect supply chain solution is in place, including: sound stakeholder relationships; an effective category strategy; appropriate sourcing; relevant contracts with associated supplier management.
Support the Procurement Category Manager to develop and sustain strategies/ plans for key categories. Prepare robust sourcing and negotiating strategies prior to approaching supply markets, taking into account: balance of power; “should cost†modelling; Total Cost of Ownership etc.
Effectively execute competitive sourcing projects in support of business needs, optimising value delivery and risk mitigation.
Utilise BP PSCM processes and tools, as enablers, in a fit for purpose way. Ensure all potential and existing suppliers are qualified in terms of code of conduct, HSSE standards, human rights, financial health and capability in meeting specifications, and background checked for anti-money laundering and anti-bribery and corruption.
Ensure rigorous drafting and execution of contacts with the appropriate protection for BP Shipping.
Drive performance using appropriate KPIs and regular performance reviews with suppliers and stakeholders. Ensure the effective management of PHCA (potential high consequence activity) suppliers in accordance with OMS, is adhered to.
Drive continuous improvement in application of sourcing capabilities and project management, and leverage value across the BP Group where appropriate.
Where leading a sourcing project, be responsible for establishing the governance and project overall, and be the procurement representative providing necessary information to support decision-making.
Plan, map and report on outputs and outcomes including value add, savings and benefits realisation for all sourcing projects.
Essential Education
Degree or equivalent qualification in a related discipline.
Membership of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) or an equivalent professional body, or currently working towards the MCIPS qualification.
Essential experience and job requirements
Literate and numerate; proactive can-do approach; sensitivity to complex stakeholder requirements; a focus on delivery.
Excellent communication and inter-personal skills to interact confidently and successfully with a range of stakeholders.
Robust procurement and supply chain management experience.
Strong negotiation skills and experience.
Solid proficiency in Project Management methodologies and project lead experience.
Technical expertise to support data and commercials analysis.
Other Requirements (e.g. Travel, Location)
There are no additional requirements. Please respond with N/A below.
Desirable criteria & qualifications
Proven track record of Programme and Project Management and application of Prince2, CVP or MPcp methodologies.
Managing Successful Programmes accreditation.
Shipping experience.
Engines (goods and services) sourcing experience.
Relocation available
No
Travel required
Negligible travel
Is this a part time position?
No
About BP
We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We have 75,000 employees in 80 countries, working towards delivering light, heat and mobility to millions of people, every day. We are one of the very few companies equipped to solve some of the big complex challenges that matter for the future. We have a real contribution to make to the world's ambition of a low carbon future. Join us, and be part of what we can accomplish together.
BP Shipping Ltd is part of the BP Group (BP plc) and its core activity is to provide the safe and environmentally responsible transportation of BP's hydrocarbons around the world. BP Shipping has a fleet of operated vessels, and also time-charters and spot-charters ships on behalf of the BP Group. A second activity for BP Shipping is to serve as a 'Centre of Shipping and Marine Expertise for the BP Group,' providing assurance in vessel design, procurement, operations, chartering in and out, and ship and marine terminal vetting and port clearance.
Segment
Corporate & Functions
Closing Date
16-Nov-2018
Role synopsis
The Procurement category lead is accountable for the effective delivery of competitive sourcing projects in support of business priorities. Excluding bunkers, procurement are responsible for direct procurement across BP Shipping including fleet operations and voyage operations, with categories including engines, IT, ballast water treatment equipment, spares, ship to ship transfers and towage.
The Procurement Category Lead will be expected to lead sourcing project governance including many aspects of programme and project management and will be the market expert in their assigned category or categories and responsible for spend of circa $200m.
Key accountabilities
Build powerful relationships with key business stakeholders in order to clearly meet their requirements. Proactively challenge the business/stakeholders within their respective categories to ensure the most effect supply chain solution is in place, including: sound stakeholder relationships; an effective category strategy; appropriate sourcing; relevant contracts with associated supplier management.
Support the Procurement Category Manager to develop and sustain strategies/ plans for key categories. Prepare robust sourcing and negotiating strategies prior to approaching supply markets, taking into account: balance of power; “should cost†modelling; Total Cost of Ownership etc.
Effectively execute competitive sourcing projects in support of business needs, optimising value delivery and risk mitigation.
Utilise BP PSCM processes and tools, as enablers, in a fit for purpose way. Ensure all potential and existing suppliers are qualified in terms of code of conduct, HSSE standards, human rights, financial health and capability in meeting specifications, and background checked for anti-money laundering and anti-bribery and corruption.
Ensure rigorous drafting and execution of contacts with the appropriate protection for BP Shipping.
Drive performance using appropriate KPIs and regular performance reviews with suppliers and stakeholders. Ensure the effective management of PHCA (potential high consequence activity) suppliers in accordance with OMS, is adhered to.
Drive continuous improvement in application of sourcing capabilities and project management, and leverage value across the BP Group where appropriate.
Where leading a sourcing project, be responsible for establishing the governance and project overall, and be the procurement representative providing necessary information to support decision-making.
Plan, map and report on outputs and outcomes including value add, savings and benefits realisation for all sourcing projects.
Essential Education
Degree or equivalent qualification in a related discipline.
Membership of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) or an equivalent professional body, or currently working towards the MCIPS qualification.
Essential experience and job requirements
Literate and numerate; proactive can-do approach; sensitivity to complex stakeholder requirements; a focus on delivery.
Excellent communication and inter-personal skills to interact confidently and successfully with a range of stakeholders.
Robust procurement and supply chain management experience.
Strong negotiation skills and experience.
Solid proficiency in Project Management methodologies and project lead experience.
Technical expertise to support data and commercials analysis.
Other Requirements (e.g. Travel, Location)
There are no additional requirements. Please respond with N/A below.
Desirable criteria & qualifications
Proven track record of Programme and Project Management and application of Prince2, CVP or MPcp methodologies.
Managing Successful Programmes accreditation.
Shipping experience.
Engines (goods and services) sourcing experience.
Relocation available
No
Travel required
Negligible travel
Is this a part time position?
No
About BP
We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We have 75,000 employees in 80 countries, working towards delivering light, heat and mobility to millions of people, every day. We are one of the very few companies equipped to solve some of the big complex challenges that matter for the future. We have a real contribution to make to the world's ambition of a low carbon future. Join us, and be part of what we can accomplish together.
BP Shipping Ltd is part of the BP Group (BP plc) and its core activity is to provide the safe and environmentally responsible transportation of BP's hydrocarbons around the world. BP Shipping has a fleet of operated vessels, and also time-charters and spot-charters ships on behalf of the BP Group. A second activity for BP Shipping is to serve as a 'Centre of Shipping and Marine Expertise for the BP Group,' providing assurance in vessel design, procurement, operations, chartering in and out, and ship and marine terminal vetting and port clearance.
Segment
Corporate & Functions
Closing Date
16-Nov-2018
Role synopsis
As part of the Technical and VettingTeam, the Marine Superintendent (Gas) will play a key role in providing marine support to BP Shipping’s Operated Fleet, aproximatly 75% commitment and in addition where marine assurance as required to the wider BP group for marine-related activities, through the provision of Marine Subject Matter Expertise (Msme) for new and existing marine-related activity and projects, aproximatly 25% commitment.
This is achieved through a combination of the provision of marine advice and support by working closely with peer groups, and quantifying and managing the marine risk to the BP group.
The role may be required to work with Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), industry bodies and with internal businesses, as required, to ensure consistent Shipping standards across BP Shipping, BP businesses and our associates ensuring that best practices are shared. Lessons learned and peer support is made available when necessary.
Marine Superintendents provide the Marine technical management of their assigned vessels. They work with the Vessel Manager to deliver high levels of operational performance on those vessels and with a bias on marine-related issues and in particular HSSE issues, navigation, SIRE, seamanship, cargo handling and quality control, fabric maintenance and cosmetic appearance positively projecting the BP brand.
Key accountabilities
The provision of Msme support to the BPS operated fleet on marine technical issues.
The provision of Msme to the BP group delivered by supporting the marine aspect of projects utilising such tools as HAZOP/HAZID/ and Risk Assessment.
Participation in the development of industry best practice documentation aimed at raising and harmonising shipping quality and operations globally, achieved through targeted engagement working with NGOs (OCIMF, SIGTTO) and other industry bodies such as SGMF, the Chamber of Shipping and Flag States.
The development and revision of the BP group Marine Assurance documentation.
The monitoring of international, national, and regional legislation and industry guidance for development, as appropriate, into Marine Best Practices, BP Shipping’s procedures and for use with BP Shipping’s Operated Fleet.
To support and perform relevant company, terminal and STS contractor assessment, against industry standards.
Undertake value-adding aspects of staff management, for example, assessment of training courses, and participation in promotion panels.
Participate and contribute to the Marine Community of Practice.
Own, follow up and close out Marine actions arising from incident investigations, Safety & Operational Risk (S&OR) Assessments, Flag & Class Assessments related to the Marine & Technical (M&T) Team.
Manage and oversee all marine activities , Master's Handover management of change process and manning issues. Implement and monitor BPS Marine standards and operating practices within the Fleet OMS
In conjunction with the Master and Vessel Manager, agree to and implement the annual fabric maintenance plan, mooring equipment replacement program and repairs/renewals of essential deck machinery and safety equipment, including budgetary considerations and in accordance with financial approvals. Assist the Vessel Manager as and when required during dry-docking of the assigned vessels.
Ensure maximum availability of assigned vessels for commercial trading by minimising downtime with effective planning in consultation with the Vessel Manager and voyage operations team. Provide expertise to the Master and voyage operations team on all marine related issues in a timely manner for maximising the commercial opportunity. Intervene on marine matters where failure to do so could impact on vessel commercial operations. Consult with local or regional BP Shipping subject matter experts for decisions relating to regional areas.
Support the SIRE process through providing positive and accurate responses to third party observations on assigned vessels under the OCIMF SIRE system of ship vetting and thus maintaining third party approvals for use of BPS vessels.
Perform ship/shore compatibility work in relation to vessels allotted and work with 3rd party terminals to complete ship/shore compatibility requirements
Provide subject matter gas and LNG operational support and advice to the LNG business in relation to the BP operated fleet to support business decision making.
Provide feedback to the document owner of all marine related procedures within the Fleet OMS to ensure they remain fit for purpose. Provide input into the review and update of marine procedures.
Ensure a ship visit report is completed for each ship visited and that this report is circulated to interested parties and filed on the SharePoint site.
Monitor performance, coach and mentor the Masters of assigned vessels and feedback to BPMS on assist VM with completion of the annual sea staff appraisals for Masters, using the PDMS application. Assist in mentoring, coaching the senior deck officers as and when required. Assist BPMS with input on training and interviewing of new hires and cadet inductions. Participate in Sea Staff's promotion panel.
Provide expert marine advice into projects being worked by the Technical and Business Partnership teams
Essential Education
Master Mariner certification or equivalent professional marine qualification
Essential experience and job requirements
Significant operational experience having sailed as Master and/or Chief Officer onboard an LNG Vessel.
Dangerous cargo endorsements
Technical Competencies:Standards: BPS Fleet Procedures; Marine Assurance Manual; BP Group Guides and Practices
Management: Marine Assurance Processes; Management Systems (DocMap, CMMS, Traction, BPOSS, iMAS, BMS); Management of Change
Technical: Navigation; Operations in Cold Weather; Mooring; STS Activities; Lifting Appliances; Cargo Operations
Understanding and application of BP Company, Terminal and STS contractor assessment including the use of iMAS
Other Requirements (e.g. Travel, Location)
There are no additional requirements. Please respond with N/A below.
Desirable criteria & qualifications
Chartered Professional status .
Knowledge of IMO Regulations and industry standards/guidance
Lead Auditor qualification
Project Planning, Risk Assessment (HAZOP/HAZID), and Root Cause Analysis training/experience
Broad understanding of, and ability to contribute on, all activities undertaken by BP Shipping
Excellent communication skills, ability to influence and communicate at all levels internally and externally. Ability to translate technical marine issues to non-mariners.
Relocation available
No
Travel required
Yes - up to 25%
Is this a part time position?
No
About BP
We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We have 75,000 employees in 80 countries, working towards delivering light, heat and mobility to millions of people, every day. We are one of the very few companies equipped to solve some of the big complex challenges that matter for the future. We have a real contribution to make to the world's ambition of a low carbon future. Join us, and be part of what we can accomplish together.
BP Shipping Ltd is part of the BP Group (BP plc) and its core activity is to provide the safe and environmentally responsible transportation of BP's hydrocarbons around the world. BP Shipping has a fleet of operated vessels, and also time-charters and spot-charters ships on behalf of the BP Group. A second activity for BP Shipping is to serve as a 'Centre of Shipping and Marine Expertise for the BP Group,' providing assurance in vessel design, procurement, operations, chartering in and out, and ship and marine terminal vetting and port clearance.
Segment
Corporate & Functions
Closing Date
16-Nov-2018
Role synopsis
As part of the Technical and VettingTeam, the Marine Superintendent (Gas) will play a key role in providing marine support to BP Shipping’s Operated Fleet, aproximatly 75% commitment and in addition where marine assurance as required to the wider BP group for marine-related activities, through the provision of Marine Subject Matter Expertise (Msme) for new and existing marine-related activity and projects, aproximatly 25% commitment.
This is achieved through a combination of the provision of marine advice and support by working closely with peer groups, and quantifying and managing the marine risk to the BP group.
The role may be required to work with Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), industry bodies and with internal businesses, as required, to ensure consistent Shipping standards across BP Shipping, BP businesses and our associates ensuring that best practices are shared. Lessons learned and peer support is made available when necessary.
Marine Superintendents provide the Marine technical management of their assigned vessels. They work with the Vessel Manager to deliver high levels of operational performance on those vessels and with a bias on marine-related issues and in particular HSSE issues, navigation, SIRE, seamanship, cargo handling and quality control, fabric maintenance and cosmetic appearance positively projecting the BP brand.
Key accountabilities
The provision of Msme support to the BPS operated fleet on marine technical issues.
The provision of Msme to the BP group delivered by supporting the marine aspect of projects utilising such tools as HAZOP/HAZID/ and Risk Assessment.
Participation in the development of industry best practice documentation aimed at raising and harmonising shipping quality and operations globally, achieved through targeted engagement working with NGOs (OCIMF, SIGTTO) and other industry bodies such as SGMF, the Chamber of Shipping and Flag States.
The development and revision of the BP group Marine Assurance documentation.
The monitoring of international, national, and regional legislation and industry guidance for development, as appropriate, into Marine Best Practices, BP Shipping’s procedures and for use with BP Shipping’s Operated Fleet.
To support and perform relevant company, terminal and STS contractor assessment, against industry standards.
Undertake value-adding aspects of staff management, for example, assessment of training courses, and participation in promotion panels.
Participate and contribute to the Marine Community of Practice.
Own, follow up and close out Marine actions arising from incident investigations, Safety & Operational Risk (S&OR) Assessments, Flag & Class Assessments related to the Marine & Technical (M&T) Team.
Manage and oversee all marine activities , Master's Handover management of change process and manning issues. Implement and monitor BPS Marine standards and operating practices within the Fleet OMS
In conjunction with the Master and Vessel Manager, agree to and implement the annual fabric maintenance plan, mooring equipment replacement program and repairs/renewals of essential deck machinery and safety equipment, including budgetary considerations and in accordance with financial approvals. Assist the Vessel Manager as and when required during dry-docking of the assigned vessels.
Ensure maximum availability of assigned vessels for commercial trading by minimising downtime with effective planning in consultation with the Vessel Manager and voyage operations team. Provide expertise to the Master and voyage operations team on all marine related issues in a timely manner for maximising the commercial opportunity. Intervene on marine matters where failure to do so could impact on vessel commercial operations. Consult with local or regional BP Shipping subject matter experts for decisions relating to regional areas.
Support the SIRE process through providing positive and accurate responses to third party observations on assigned vessels under the OCIMF SIRE system of ship vetting and thus maintaining third party approvals for use of BPS vessels.
Perform ship/shore compatibility work in relation to vessels allotted and work with 3rd party terminals to complete ship/shore compatibility requirements
Provide subject matter gas and LNG operational support and advice to the LNG business in relation to the BP operated fleet to support business decision making.
Provide feedback to the document owner of all marine related procedures within the Fleet OMS to ensure they remain fit for purpose. Provide input into the review and update of marine procedures.
Ensure a ship visit report is completed for each ship visited and that this report is circulated to interested parties and filed on the SharePoint site.
Monitor performance, coach and mentor the Masters of assigned vessels and feedback to BPMS on assist VM with completion of the annual sea staff appraisals for Masters, using the PDMS application. Assist in mentoring, coaching the senior deck officers as and when required. Assist BPMS with input on training and interviewing of new hires and cadet inductions. Participate in Sea Staff's promotion panel.
Provide expert marine advice into projects being worked by the Technical and Business Partnership teams
Essential Education
Master Mariner certification or equivalent professional marine qualification
Essential experience and job requirements
Significant operational experience having sailed as Master and/or Chief Officer onboard an LNG Vessel.
Dangerous cargo endorsements
Technical Competencies:Standards: BPS Fleet Procedures; Marine Assurance Manual; BP Group Guides and Practices
Management: Marine Assurance Processes; Management Systems (DocMap, CMMS, Traction, BPOSS, iMAS, BMS); Management of Change
Technical: Navigation; Operations in Cold Weather; Mooring; STS Activities; Lifting Appliances; Cargo Operations
Understanding and application of BP Company, Terminal and STS contractor assessment including the use of iMAS
Other Requirements (e.g. Travel, Location)
There are no additional requirements. Please respond with N/A below.
Desirable criteria & qualifications
Chartered Professional status .
Knowledge of IMO Regulations and industry standards/guidance
Lead Auditor qualification
Project Planning, Risk Assessment (HAZOP/HAZID), and Root Cause Analysis training/experience
Broad understanding of, and ability to contribute on, all activities undertaken by BP Shipping
Excellent communication skills, ability to influence and communicate at all levels internally and externally. Ability to translate technical marine issues to non-mariners.
Relocation available
No
Travel required
Yes - up to 25%
Is this a part time position?
No
About BP
We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We have 75,000 employees in 80 countries, working towards delivering light, heat and mobility to millions of people, every day. We are one of the very few companies equipped to solve some of the big complex challenges that matter for the future. We have a real contribution to make to the world's ambition of a low carbon future. Join us, and be part of what we can accomplish together.
BP Shipping Ltd is part of the BP Group (BP plc) and its core activity is to provide the safe and environmentally responsible transportation of BP's hydrocarbons around the world. BP Shipping has a fleet of operated vessels, and also time-charters and spot-charters ships on behalf of the BP Group. A second activity for BP Shipping is to serve as a 'Centre of Shipping and Marine Expertise for the BP Group,' providing assurance in vessel design, procurement, operations, chartering in and out, and ship and marine terminal vetting and port clearance.
Segment
Corporate & Functions
Closing Date
16-Nov-2018
Role synopsis
As the IT Director Petrochemicals, you will deliver an integrated end-to-end IT service to the Petrochemicals business globally. You will be accountable for building and running a portfolio of IT Services. IT Services are how we deliver IT products that help BP solve problems, deliver value and operate safely and responsibly. The choices you make will determine the success of those IT products in meeting that challenge.
Your mission is to be the IT provider of choice to your area of BP - delivering innovation at speed where it's wanted, and day-in-day-out reliability where it's needed. You will operate in a dynamic and commercially focussed environment, with the resources of one of the world's largest IT departments, and some of the world's leading IT vendors at your fingertips. You will grow and strengthen our technical talent base - bringing experts together to solve BP's problems.
BP’s Petrochemical business is global with over 2,000 staff across the US, Europe and Asia, operating six BP owned or operated locations, with further holdings via JVs and with an active licensing business. We develop technologies which enable us to produce and market a range of products which are critical to our modern economies in a safe, environmentally friendly, reliable and efficient way, leveraging new technologies enable by IT throughout.
Dimensions of the role:Spend: Investment budget: $10m, Operational budget: $25m
Number of direct reports 7 and 12 indirect
Geographic scope: Global
Business: Petrochemicals
Manages global business relationships – with COO Petrochemicals, CFO Petrochemicals, SPU LT, Manufacturing VP, Manufacturing Governance Board (consisting of all Plant Managers).
NB Internally, the job title for this role is Service Portfolio Owner.
Key accountabilities
Deliver innovative Digital solutions to the Petrochemicals business to enable it to succeed and flourish in a commodity marketplace. This will range from comprehensive MI to drive timely business performance management through to advanced analytics to drive improved reliability.
Optimise IT&S service delivery across Petrochemicals and collaborate with Refining to do so across Manufacturing.
Define in partnership with business stakeholders compelling roadmap which supports the business strategy whilst leveraging core and distinctive capabilities from across BP.
Optimise and simplify the Petrochemicals portfolio in service of eliminating non-productive work. Drive towards a single core set of solutions across Petrochemicals and more broadly in collaboration with Refining counterparts across Manufacturing.
Managing risk and digital security in collaboration with business and IT stakeholders to trigger pro-active investment as required to address evolving threats and to ensure that business assets are secure and timely investments are made
Deliver innovative IT capability to support and enable global business strategies with a focus including manufacturing reliability, operations excellence and commercial innovation.
Protect our Information – build business and IT awareness and capability to manage information and IT assets. Ensure all solutions implemented comply with group requirements.
Safety and Compliance: Safety of our people and our customers is our highest priority. You will advocate and lead in this and promote a culture security in everything that we do
Team: Growing and developing the capability of your teams to deliver the most agile and commercially cost-effective solutions is one of your top priorities. Demonstrated leadership through delegation, motivation and trust are expected of every leader at BP. You will not just lead, but you will do. Our culture is exploring, thinking and doing, and you will live this every single day
Relationships: As the key business partner for IT, you will manage a complex set of stakeholder relationships including the Chief Operating Officer, Petrochemicals Leqadership Team, Manufacturing Governance Board and Commercial. Within IT&S you will also act as the main interface for all facets of IT within Petrochemicals, integrating the IT services under your direct control with those from other areas of IT&S including Manufacturing and SAP. You will understand the area of BP you work in, cultivating relationships across teams, to help you anticipate demand and propose solutions. As well as having accountability for your own service, you will sit on several governance boards to drive other projects in service of the wider IT agenda
Investment & Delivery: You will seek investment to innovate, grow, renew and optimise your services; making the case for funding, and then delivering sustainable change. You will work closely with the Digital team in Downstream to move the Petrochemicals Digital agenda forward
Technology: You will be supported by an architecture function which will partner with you to agree the most suitable technology and operating model choices. Service Owners drive re-use of technology, choosing BP’s common platforms wherever possible and promoting business process consolidation. They will drive automation of business and IT process in order to reduce costs
Leading change: Service Owners drive an efficient and effective lifecycle IT Services from inception through to retirement – crafting, agreeing and leading the service strategy. If demand for products is growing, then investment to support the demand needs to be sought. Where an opportunity is seen to change, eliminate or merge services, the Service Owner is expected to drive those changes actively, doing the right thing for BP
Essential Education
Bachelor's (or higher) degree from a recognized institute of higher learning, ideally focused in Computer Science, MIS/IT, Mathematics or a hard science.
Relevant professional qualifications, especially with regard to Project or Programme Management
Essential experience and job requirements
Experience of operating in a DevOps environment.
Experience running several IT operations teams – responsible for delivering reliable and commercially efficient operations
Advanced understanding of core manufacturing processes (maintenance, Turn Arounds, operations) and an ability to translate technology into business language and vice versa
Strong technical foundation with in-depth knowledge of the application of technology in enabling of business change
Strong background in developing IT strategies and technical roadmaps, based on business requirements
Exceptional influencing, communications and management skills, must be capable of landing solutions that are supported by leadership
Strong experience with engaging senior business representatives in an effective manner, with particular respect to expectation management and communication of information technology vision
Experience leading several large teams (“manager of managerâ€) with a focus on growing and developing talent and building an inclusive culture
Experience in managing vendors and relationships in both matrix and line management models in a geographically diverse environment.
Mastery of business processes used to manage a corporate IT department, such as financial planning and management, risk management, acquiring and retaining talent.
Other Requirements (e.g. Travel, Location)
N/A
Desirable criteria & qualifications
MBA preferred
Current or prior project management certification (PMP, APM, Prince2) preferred
An appetite to learn and continuously improve own personal development / skills and business knowledge
Strong team player with ability to build credibility and relationships at all levels
Can sense and respond quickly to changing business environment and political landscape
Bias for action, strong drive and energy and ability to overcome obstacles
Skilful and proven ability to deal with ambiguity
Relocation available
No
Travel required
Negligible travel
Is this a part time position?
No
About BP
We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We have 75,000 employees in 80 countries, working towards delivering light, heat and mobility to millions of people, every day. We are one of the very few companies equipped to solve some of the big complex challenges that matter for the future. We have a real contribution to make to the world's ambition of a low carbon future. Join us, and be part of what we can accomplish together.
Segment
Downstream
Closing Date
13-Nov-2018
Role synopsis
As the IT Director Petrochemicals, you will deliver an integrated end-to-end IT service to the Petrochemicals business globally. You will be accountable for building and running a portfolio of IT Services. IT Services are how we deliver IT products that help BP solve problems, deliver value and operate safely and responsibly. The choices you make will determine the success of those IT products in meeting that challenge.
Your mission is to be the IT provider of choice to your area of BP - delivering innovation at speed where it's wanted, and day-in-day-out reliability where it's needed. You will operate in a dynamic and commercially focussed environment, with the resources of one of the world's largest IT departments, and some of the world's leading IT vendors at your fingertips. You will grow and strengthen our technical talent base - bringing experts together to solve BP's problems.
BP’s Petrochemical business is global with over 2,000 staff across the US, Europe and Asia, operating six BP owned or operated locations, with further holdings via JVs and with an active licensing business. We develop technologies which enable us to produce and market a range of products which are critical to our modern economies in a safe, environmentally friendly, reliable and efficient way, leveraging new technologies enable by IT throughout.
Dimensions of the role:Spend: Investment budget: $10m, Operational budget: $25m
Number of direct reports 7 and 12 indirect
Geographic scope: Global
Business: Petrochemicals
Manages global business relationships – with COO Petrochemicals, CFO Petrochemicals, SPU LT, Manufacturing VP, Manufacturing Governance Board (consisting of all Plant Managers).
NB Internally, the job title for this role is Service Portfolio Owner.
Key accountabilities
Deliver innovative Digital solutions to the Petrochemicals business to enable it to succeed and flourish in a commodity marketplace. This will range from comprehensive MI to drive timely business performance management through to advanced analytics to drive improved reliability.
Optimise IT&S service delivery across Petrochemicals and collaborate with Refining to do so across Manufacturing.
Define in partnership with business stakeholders compelling roadmap which supports the business strategy whilst leveraging core and distinctive capabilities from across BP.
Optimise and simplify the Petrochemicals portfolio in service of eliminating non-productive work. Drive towards a single core set of solutions across Petrochemicals and more broadly in collaboration with Refining counterparts across Manufacturing.
Managing risk and digital security in collaboration with business and IT stakeholders to trigger pro-active investment as required to address evolving threats and to ensure that business assets are secure and timely investments are made
Deliver innovative IT capability to support and enable global business strategies with a focus including manufacturing reliability, operations excellence and commercial innovation.
Protect our Information – build business and IT awareness and capability to manage information and IT assets. Ensure all solutions implemented comply with group requirements.
Safety and Compliance: Safety of our people and our customers is our highest priority. You will advocate and lead in this and promote a culture security in everything that we do
Team: Growing and developing the capability of your teams to deliver the most agile and commercially cost-effective solutions is one of your top priorities. Demonstrated leadership through delegation, motivation and trust are expected of every leader at BP. You will not just lead, but you will do. Our culture is exploring, thinking and doing, and you will live this every single day
Relationships: As the key business partner for IT, you will manage a complex set of stakeholder relationships including the Chief Operating Officer, Petrochemicals Leqadership Team, Manufacturing Governance Board and Commercial. Within IT&S you will also act as the main interface for all facets of IT within Petrochemicals, integrating the IT services under your direct control with those from other areas of IT&S including Manufacturing and SAP. You will understand the area of BP you work in, cultivating relationships across teams, to help you anticipate demand and propose solutions. As well as having accountability for your own service, you will sit on several governance boards to drive other projects in service of the wider IT agenda
Investment & Delivery: You will seek investment to innovate, grow, renew and optimise your services; making the case for funding, and then delivering sustainable change. You will work closely with the Digital team in Downstream to move the Petrochemicals Digital agenda forward
Technology: You will be supported by an architecture function which will partner with you to agree the most suitable technology and operating model choices. Service Owners drive re-use of technology, choosing BP’s common platforms wherever possible and promoting business process consolidation. They will drive automation of business and IT process in order to reduce costs
Leading change: Service Owners drive an efficient and effective lifecycle IT Services from inception through to retirement – crafting, agreeing and leading the service strategy. If demand for products is growing, then investment to support the demand needs to be sought. Where an opportunity is seen to change, eliminate or merge services, the Service Owner is expected to drive those changes actively, doing the right thing for BP
Essential Education
Bachelor's (or higher) degree from a recognized institute of higher learning, ideally focused in Computer Science, MIS/IT, Mathematics or a hard science.
Relevant professional qualifications, especially with regard to Project or Programme Management
Essential experience and job requirements
Experience of operating in a DevOps environment.
Experience running several IT operations teams – responsible for delivering reliable and commercially efficient operations
Advanced understanding of core manufacturing processes (maintenance, Turn Arounds, operations) and an ability to translate technology into business language and vice versa
Strong technical foundation with in-depth knowledge of the application of technology in enabling of business change
Strong background in developing IT strategies and technical roadmaps, based on business requirements
Exceptional influencing, communications and management skills, must be capable of landing solutions that are supported by leadership
Strong experience with engaging senior business representatives in an effective manner, with particular respect to expectation management and communication of information technology vision
Experience leading several large teams (“manager of managerâ€) with a focus on growing and developing talent and building an inclusive culture
Experience in managing vendors and relationships in both matrix and line management models in a geographically diverse environment.
Mastery of business processes used to manage a corporate IT department, such as financial planning and management, risk management, acquiring and retaining talent.
Other Requirements (e.g. Travel, Location)
N/A
Desirable criteria & qualifications
MBA preferred
Current or prior project management certification (PMP, APM, Prince2) preferred
An appetite to learn and continuously improve own personal development / skills and business knowledge
Strong team player with ability to build credibility and relationships at all levels
Can sense and respond quickly to changing business environment and political landscape
Bias for action, strong drive and energy and ability to overcome obstacles
Skilful and proven ability to deal with ambiguity
Relocation available
No
Travel required
Negligible travel
Is this a part time position?
No
About BP
We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We have 75,000 employees in 80 countries, working towards delivering light, heat and mobility to millions of people, every day. We are one of the very few companies equipped to solve some of the big complex challenges that matter for the future. We have a real contribution to make to the world's ambition of a low carbon future. Join us, and be part of what we can accomplish together.
Segment
Downstream
Closing Date
13-Nov-2018
Role synopsis
The Global Tax Reporting Team is responsible for ensuring the group’s income taxes are forecast and reported internally and in the externally reported group financial statements of BP and ensuring a robust control environment exists across the Tax Function. The team are accountable for ensuring external income tax reporting is prepared in accordance with IFRS and BP Group Accounting Policies and Procedures as set out in the Group Reporting Manual and that the income tax effects of transactions and significant events are properly accounted for. The BP Group Income statement tax charge and balance sheet tax provisions are material. In 2017 the full year tax charge was $3.7bn and the balance sheet reflected tax assets of $5.3bn and liabilities of $9.7bn.
The Senior Tax Adviser is responsible for working with other members of the team to deliver the above accountabilities primarily in respect of the United Kingdom. The Senior Tax Adviser will also have the opportunity to support tax accounting in other jurisdictions where appropriate.
In addition to these core responsibilities, and in the light of work underway to transform existing tax reporting processes to deliver efficiency and improved control, the Senior Tax Adviser will provide insight and input into the project and, along with others in the Group Tax Reporting Team, will play a part in the delivery of the changes brought about by this project.
The Senior Tax Advisor reports to the Senior Tax Manager, Global Tax Reporting UK and also supports other Senior Tax Managers in the Global Tax Reporting team.
The successful applicant will be required to develop effective working relationships with their colleagues across the Tax function, with the Finance teams embedded within the businesses as well as with teams in Group Finance including Group Accounting and Reporting.
The role provides an excellent opportunity for the successful applicant to gain exposure to a wide range of UK tax and tax accounting issues and insight into the Group’s global reporting and forecasting processes and underlying business activities.
Key accountabilities
Quarter end tax reporting and forecasting
Responsible for part of the UK group and working with other members of the team prepare the quarterly UK group tax charge and balance sheet for inclusion in the consolidated results reported in the Stock Exchange Announcements and Group Annual Report and Accounts;
Work closely with the Tax Function to forecast the UK quarterly tax charge as well as forecast UK tax payments for inclusion in the Group Financial Outlook (GFO);
Work with the UK Tax Compliance Team and third party advisors to true-up deferred tax balances annually;
Establish strong working relationship with the external audit team to answer audit queries and provide assurance on the UK tax charge;
Communicate the key drivers of the UK tax position to the Assistant Tax Director, Global Tax Reporting;
Input into the Tax Due Diligence Notes and Tax Dashboard reflecting tax risks as appropriate and ensure these are appropriately reflected in the quarterly reported UK results;
In conjunction with the UK Compliance Team, advise on the UK group relief and UK tax optimisation position.
Delivery and development of robust internal control processes
Ensure compliance with controls over the UK tax information included in external financial reporting;
Quarterly Balance Sheet Integrity reviews of the UK;
Establish strong working relationships with both the internal and external auditors in respect of their audit of the application and effectiveness of controls.
Ad hoc project work, including:Identify simplification and standardization opportunities within the reporting environment and input into the transformation project with the aim of reducing the amount of peak demand work;
Support the application of tax accounting policy, identifying and resolving policy issues as they arise, working with the Accounting Policy Delivery Team.
Essential Education
Degree qualified or equivalent experience/education;
ACA/ATII/CTA/HMRC (FT) or equivalent experience/education.
Essential experience and job requirements
Strong working knowledge across a broad range of UK tax issues (or a similar tax jurisdiction);
Experience of tax reporting under IFRS and the application of IAS 12;
Strong impact, interpersonal and networking skills;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Ability to interpret and communicate financial information with clarity;
Ability to manage priorities and meet tight deadlines with a strong track record of delivery;
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel;
Fluency in Business English.
Other Requirements (e.g. Travel, Location)
There are no additional requirements. Please respond with N/A below.
Desirable criteria & qualifications
Knowledge of reporting processes and controls;
Some knowledge of non UK corporate taxes;
Knowledge of external regulations and standards associated with tax reporting (specifically IAS 12);
Experience of working with FBW and Power BI.
Relocation available
No
Travel required
Negligible travel
Is this a part time position?
No
About BP
We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We have 75,000 employees in 80 countries, working towards delivering light, heat and mobility to millions of people, every day. We are one of the very few companies equipped to solve some of the big complex challenges that matter for the future. We have a real contribution to make to the world's ambition of a low carbon future. Join us, and be part of what we can accomplish together.
The BP Tax Function seeks to ensure that BP complies with all tax laws in the jurisdictions in which the Group operates, in a way that optimizes the Group’s tax position, acting responsibly towards both shareholders and Governments.
We do this by establishing close relationships with the BP Businesses and working collaboratively with other Functions, in particular Finance, Treasury, Legal, M&A, IT&S and HR.
Segment
Corporate & Functions
Closing Date
15-Nov-2018
Role synopsis
The Global Tax Reporting Team is responsible for ensuring the group’s income taxes are forecast and reported internally and in the externally reported group financial statements of BP and ensuring a robust control environment exists across the Tax Function. The team are accountable for ensuring external income tax reporting is prepared in accordance with IFRS and BP Group Accounting Policies and Procedures as set out in the Group Reporting Manual and that the income tax effects of transactions and significant events are properly accounted for. The BP Group Income statement tax charge and balance sheet tax provisions are material. In 2017 the full year tax charge was $3.7bn and the balance sheet reflected tax assets of $5.3bn and liabilities of $9.7bn.
The Senior Tax Adviser is responsible for working with other members of the team to deliver the above accountabilities primarily in respect of the United Kingdom. The Senior Tax Adviser will also have the opportunity to support tax accounting in other jurisdictions where appropriate.
In addition to these core responsibilities, and in the light of work underway to transform existing tax reporting processes to deliver efficiency and improved control, the Senior Tax Adviser will provide insight and input into the project and, along with others in the Group Tax Reporting Team, will play a part in the delivery of the changes brought about by this project.
The Senior Tax Advisor reports to the Senior Tax Manager, Global Tax Reporting UK and also supports other Senior Tax Managers in the Global Tax Reporting team.
The successful applicant will be required to develop effective working relationships with their colleagues across the Tax function, with the Finance teams embedded within the businesses as well as with teams in Group Finance including Group Accounting and Reporting.
The role provides an excellent opportunity for the successful applicant to gain exposure to a wide range of UK tax and tax accounting issues and insight into the Group’s global reporting and forecasting processes and underlying business activities.
Key accountabilities
Quarter end tax reporting and forecasting
Responsible for part of the UK group and working with other members of the team prepare the quarterly UK group tax charge and balance sheet for inclusion in the consolidated results reported in the Stock Exchange Announcements and Group Annual Report and Accounts;
Work closely with the Tax Function to forecast the UK quarterly tax charge as well as forecast UK tax payments for inclusion in the Group Financial Outlook (GFO);
Work with the UK Tax Compliance Team and third party advisors to true-up deferred tax balances annually;
Establish strong working relationship with the external audit team to answer audit queries and provide assurance on the UK tax charge;
Communicate the key drivers of the UK tax position to the Assistant Tax Director, Global Tax Reporting;
Input into the Tax Due Diligence Notes and Tax Dashboard reflecting tax risks as appropriate and ensure these are appropriately reflected in the quarterly reported UK results;
In conjunction with the UK Compliance Team, advise on the UK group relief and UK tax optimisation position.
Delivery and development of robust internal control processes
Ensure compliance with controls over the UK tax information included in external financial reporting;
Quarterly Balance Sheet Integrity reviews of the UK;
Establish strong working relationships with both the internal and external auditors in respect of their audit of the application and effectiveness of controls.
Ad hoc project work, including:Identify simplification and standardization opportunities within the reporting environment and input into the transformation project with the aim of reducing the amount of peak demand work;
Support the application of tax accounting policy, identifying and resolving policy issues as they arise, working with the Accounting Policy Delivery Team.
Essential Education
Degree qualified or equivalent experience/education;
ACA/ATII/CTA/HMRC (FT) or equivalent experience/education.
Essential experience and job requirements
Strong working knowledge across a broad range of UK tax issues (or a similar tax jurisdiction);
Experience of tax reporting under IFRS and the application of IAS 12;
Strong impact, interpersonal and networking skills;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Ability to interpret and communicate financial information with clarity;
Ability to manage priorities and meet tight deadlines with a strong track record of delivery;
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel;
Fluency in Business English.
Other Requirements (e.g. Travel, Location)
There are no additional requirements. Please respond with N/A below.
Desirable criteria & qualifications
Knowledge of reporting processes and controls;
Some knowledge of non UK corporate taxes;
Knowledge of external regulations and standards associated with tax reporting (specifically IAS 12);
Experience of working with FBW and Power BI.
Relocation available
No
Travel required
Negligible travel
Is this a part time position?
No
About BP
We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We have 75,000 employees in 80 countries, working towards delivering light, heat and mobility to millions of people, every day. We are one of the very few companies equipped to solve some of the big complex challenges that matter for the future. We have a real contribution to make to the world's ambition of a low carbon future. Join us, and be part of what we can accomplish together.
The BP Tax Function seeks to ensure that BP complies with all tax laws in the jurisdictions in which the Group operates, in a way that optimizes the Group’s tax position, acting responsibly towards both shareholders and Governments.
We do this by establishing close relationships with the BP Businesses and working collaboratively with other Functions, in particular Finance, Treasury, Legal, M&A, IT&S and HR.
Segment
Corporate & Functions
Closing Date
15-Nov-2018
Role synopsis
Venturing is integral to enriching BP’s Innovation landscape. BP Ventures has a track record of investing in disruptive innovation, creating value for BP across dynamic markets. Since 2007 Ventures will have invested over $450 million across 40 different entities, co-investing with more than 60 corporate and institutional venture capital groups and leveraging 6-7 times Research and Development (R&D )value ($2.5bn).
Our investments span 4 broad sectors, covering a range of specialized emerging technologies and business models that are strategic to BP. Our investments cover:
BP core businesses including Oil and Gas, Downstream
Energy Transition including mobility, bio-products, digital, low carbon capture,
The European portfolio includes investments in the UK, Israel, and main-land Europe, with a portfolio of ~$150m capital invested across >10 investments across Upstream (Fotech, Silicon Microgravity, BiSN), Downstream (Tricoya Technologies, StoreDot, Alyssum, Drover) and in Alternative Energy/Digital (Heliex, Voltaware) as well as Carbon Fund investments (Finite Carbon, PCF, FCPF) and Funds (Israeli Cleantech and Zouk), with exits from Breathing Buildings (2016) and Rocket Route (2017).
The successful role-holder will be asked to explore and develop the portfolio in key innovation centres outside of the UK, especially in Tel Aviv, Berlin, Aberdeen and Moscow in particular.
By partnering with early- and growth-stage start-ups and the venture capital and corporate venture capital community, the BP Ventures team accelerates the development of accretive and disruptive technologies for BP. The BP Ventures team operates in highly dynamic internal and external markets, building and shaping options to create enhanced strategic and financial value for BP.
The team’s objectives include:
1. Creating strategic options to access & deploy new technologies, business models and partners ahead of the competition, for possible scaling up in the future.
2. Delivering competitive financial returns and enhancing the financial value of BP’s R&D investments through incubation.
Purpose of Role;
Reporting to the VP Business Development for Group Technology, this role is a pivotol within BP Ventures . You will be responsible for managing the team primarily to deliver in 5 key activity sets. 1) Scanning/deal origination 2) Deal structuring, negotiation, and execution 3) Portfolio management of direct and indirect investments (funds) 4) Strategic Deployments within BP of portfolio company technologies 5) Exit management.
As a strong commercial leader, you will strategically influence and manage the activity of investment delivery. Your strong track record and previous experience will allow you to quickly transfer into role and begin to make an impact.
Key accountabilities
Key accountabilities for this role include;
Lead Prioritization of investment options and managing BP Ventures capex as part of the BP Ventures Leadership Team.
Key member of the BP Ventures Leadership Team and Group Technology Business Development, Leadership Team and the Ventures Investment Committee
Responsible for all investment term sheet and deal structure approval across the portfolio
Delegation to execute investments in-line with agreed limits
Lead portfolio management by nomination of board representatives. Directly holds 3-5 director seats.
Represents shareholder during exits of portfolio companies
Represent and promote BP Ventures at major conferences, leading on regional and sector-based conferences.
Work with BP businesses to identify opportunities in line with strategy to improve BP competitive position.
Lead Investment-case reviews and Investment Committee Presentations as per portfolio
Drives Continuous Improvement Practices, benchmarking and longer-term planning.
Drive and embed HSSE culture and behaviour across the portfolio
Ensure all activities conducted in accordance with BP’s Code of Conduct
Manage, coach and develop direct reports, co-create development plans, succession planning and people management plans for appropriate Ventures Principals/Associates and Group Techniology/Energy Frontiers people plans
Essential Education
PhD and MBA or equivalent preferred as this role requires strong technical, commercial, and financial skills
Essential experience and job requirements
Ability to understand and interpret technical data, properly controlled experiments, timelines, and feasibility of scale up from bench to commercial.
Strong Financial skills required, including financial modelling. With preference to expertise in modelling specific to venture capital.
Deep expertise in venture equity term sheet deal terms and structures.
Demonstrated track record of negotiating complex multi-stakeholder deals.
Significant board experience required from early stage to commercial scale.
Experienced in presenting and negotiating with C-Suite stakeholders.
A strong team player able to interact with key players across the Group.
An entrepreneurial flair and a track record of working outside of traditional boundaries and norms.
Ability to work to tight deadlines and respond to changing requirements
Ability to work in an uncertain and ambiguous business environment with few precedents
Manages several activity streams with conflicting priorities.
Good presentation skills and ability to communicate complex data effectively
The ability to communicate clearly and persuasively.
Able to work across cross-cultural boundaries as part of a global team.
Willingness to challenge and question the status quo
Other Requirements (e.g. Travel, Location)
Up to 25% travel
Desirable criteria & qualifications
N/A
Relocation available
Yes - including international/expat
Travel required
Yes - up to 25%
Is this a part time position?
No
About BP
Our business is the exploration, production, refining, trading and distribution of energy. This is what we do, and we do it on a truly global scale. BP operates with business activities and customers in more than 80 countries across six continents. Every day, we serve millions of customers around the world. We are continually looking for talented, committed and ambitious people to help us shape the face of energy for the future.
The Research and Technology team is part of the Group Chief of Staff office. The role of Research & Technology inside BP is twofold: to provide leadership and oversight for Technology across BP; and to lead Research & Development (R&D) in emerging areas and in support of corporate renewal.
Segment
Corporate & Functions
Closing Date
14-Nov-2018
Role synopsis
Venturing is integral to enriching BP’s Innovation landscape. BP Ventures has a track record of investing in disruptive innovation, creating value for BP across dynamic markets. Since 2007 Ventures will have invested over $450 million across 40 different entities, co-investing with more than 60 corporate and institutional venture capital groups and leveraging 6-7 times Research and Development (R&D )value ($2.5bn).
Our investments span 4 broad sectors, covering a range of specialized emerging technologies and business models that are strategic to BP. Our investments cover:
BP core businesses including Oil and Gas, Downstream
Energy Transition including mobility, bio-products, digital, low carbon capture,
The European portfolio includes investments in the UK, Israel, and main-land Europe, with a portfolio of ~$150m capital invested across >10 investments across Upstream (Fotech, Silicon Microgravity, BiSN), Downstream (Tricoya Technologies, StoreDot, Alyssum, Drover) and in Alternative Energy/Digital (Heliex, Voltaware) as well as Carbon Fund investments (Finite Carbon, PCF, FCPF) and Funds (Israeli Cleantech and Zouk), with exits from Breathing Buildings (2016) and Rocket Route (2017).
The successful role-holder will be asked to explore and develop the portfolio in key innovation centres outside of the UK, especially in Tel Aviv, Berlin, Aberdeen and Moscow in particular.
By partnering with early- and growth-stage start-ups and the venture capital and corporate venture capital community, the BP Ventures team accelerates the development of accretive and disruptive technologies for BP. The BP Ventures team operates in highly dynamic internal and external markets, building and shaping options to create enhanced strategic and financial value for BP.
The team’s objectives include:
1. Creating strategic options to access & deploy new technologies, business models and partners ahead of the competition, for possible scaling up in the future.
2. Delivering competitive financial returns and enhancing the financial value of BP’s R&D investments through incubation.
Purpose of Role;
Reporting to the VP Business Development for Group Technology, this role is a pivotol within BP Ventures . You will be responsible for managing the team primarily to deliver in 5 key activity sets. 1) Scanning/deal origination 2) Deal structuring, negotiation, and execution 3) Portfolio management of direct and indirect investments (funds) 4) Strategic Deployments within BP of portfolio company technologies 5) Exit management.
As a strong commercial leader, you will strategically influence and manage the activity of investment delivery. Your strong track record and previous experience will allow you to quickly transfer into role and begin to make an impact.
Key accountabilities
Key accountabilities for this role include;
Lead Prioritization of investment options and managing BP Ventures capex as part of the BP Ventures Leadership Team.
Key member of the BP Ventures Leadership Team and Group Technology Business Development, Leadership Team and the Ventures Investment Committee
Responsible for all investment term sheet and deal structure approval across the portfolio
Delegation to execute investments in-line with agreed limits
Lead portfolio management by nomination of board representatives. Directly holds 3-5 director seats.
Represents shareholder during exits of portfolio companies
Represent and promote BP Ventures at major conferences, leading on regional and sector-based conferences.
Work with BP businesses to identify opportunities in line with strategy to improve BP competitive position.
Lead Investment-case reviews and Investment Committee Presentations as per portfolio
Drives Continuous Improvement Practices, benchmarking and longer-term planning.
Drive and embed HSSE culture and behaviour across the portfolio
Ensure all activities conducted in accordance with BP’s Code of Conduct
Manage, coach and develop direct reports, co-create development plans, succession planning and people management plans for appropriate Ventures Principals/Associates and Group Techniology/Energy Frontiers people plans
Essential Education
PhD and MBA or equivalent preferred as this role requires strong technical, commercial, and financial skills
Essential experience and job requirements
Ability to understand and interpret technical data, properly controlled experiments, timelines, and feasibility of scale up from bench to commercial.
Strong Financial skills required, including financial modelling. With preference to expertise in modelling specific to venture capital.
Deep expertise in venture equity term sheet deal terms and structures.
Demonstrated track record of negotiating complex multi-stakeholder deals.
Significant board experience required from early stage to commercial scale.
Experienced in presenting and negotiating with C-Suite stakeholders.
A strong team player able to interact with key players across the Group.
An entrepreneurial flair and a track record of working outside of traditional boundaries and norms.
Ability to work to tight deadlines and respond to changing requirements
Ability to work in an uncertain and ambiguous business environment with few precedents
Manages several activity streams with conflicting priorities.
Good presentation skills and ability to communicate complex data effectively
The ability to communicate clearly and persuasively.
Able to work across cross-cultural boundaries as part of a global team.
Willingness to challenge and question the status quo
Other Requirements (e.g. Travel, Location)
Up to 25% travel
Desirable criteria & qualifications
N/A
Relocation available
Yes - including international/expat
Travel required
Yes - up to 25%
Is this a part time position?
No
About BP
Our business is the exploration, production, refining, trading and distribution of energy. This is what we do, and we do it on a truly global scale. BP operates with business activities and customers in more than 80 countries across six continents. Every day, we serve millions of customers around the world. We are continually looking for talented, committed and ambitious people to help us shape the face of energy for the future.
The Research and Technology team is part of the Group Chief of Staff office. The role of Research & Technology inside BP is twofold: to provide leadership and oversight for Technology across BP; and to lead Research & Development (R&D) in emerging areas and in support of corporate renewal.
Segment
Corporate & Functions
Closing Date
14-Nov-2018
Role synopsis
Do you want to contribute to the revolution in how energy is provided to the world? BP has embarked a visionary plan to modernise and transform using leading digital technologies to achieve operational efficiencies and build new business models. Working at the heart of this digital transformation you will be developing and communicating IT strategies that progress our thinking on core technologies like Cloud, Workplace, Networks and Cyber Security, as well as the solutions which deliver value to our businesses every day.
You have real passion for digital technologies, and a fascination with how they can be exploited to craft a new future, and enduring value. You are confident in developing and describing a compelling vision of the future, and the path to get there. You love to deliver compelling presentations and supporting materials that bring your strategies to life.
This role is part of the Strategic Planning team within BP's leading Information & Technology Services team.
Key accountabilities
Lead the creation of relevant and actionable IT strategies and roadmaps. These may be focused on BP’s core technologies, the solutions we build, deploy and run for our businesses, or the way we run the IT function.
Collaborate with key partners to develop and refine our approaches, to bring together segment and function strategies with IT strategy.
Continuously seek new methods in how we realise our strategies and lead experiments in their adoption.
Work with colleagues across the Strategic Planning team to ensure that the strategies we set drive our investment plans, and are the focus of how we measure our success.
Communicate our IT strategies in ways that are exciting and relevant to different audiences.
Look beyond our walls by conducting market and competitive research to identify broader business and technology trends and understand how these will impact our world.
Understand how BP works, and its enabling technology landscape
Essential Education
Degree education or equivalent
Essential experience and job requirements
A real passion for technology and how it can shape our future
Strong collaboration skills; you are comfortable in forming effective relationships with multiple different professionals
Confirmed experience developing compelling strategies and high-quality written work and supporting graphics
A broad knowledge of digital platform technologies and industry trends
A self-starter comfortable working with minimal day-to-day mentorship and guidance
An IT leader who creates an environment where people listen and speak openly, works successfully across boundaries and builds high quality, trust-based relationships
Other Requirements (e.g. Travel, Location)
Equal Opportunity
BP strongly believes in the value of bringing your whole-self to our organization. While we cannot offer Visa sponsorship, we commit to equal opportunity regardless of race, religion, creed, disability or sexual orientation. Every member of the BP family commits to the BP Values and Behaviours and seeks to uphold these standards in all that we do.
Desirable criteria & qualifications
None specified
Relocation available
No
Travel required
Negligible travel
Is this a part time position?
No
About BP
We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We have 75,000 employees in 80 countries, working towards delivering light, heat and mobility to millions of people, every day. We are one of the very few companies equipped to solve some of the big complex challenges that matter for the future. We have a real contribution to make to the world's ambition of a low carbon future. Join us, and be part of what we can accomplish together.
BP is one of the three largest energy companies in the world, operating in over 100 countries across 6 continents. Information Technology & Services (IT&S), provides a full range of IT services to BP's global business segments.
IT&S plays a critical role in the delivery of defined world-class operational services that BP businesses can rely upon in support of their own performance. Our specific accountabilities include the delivery of services to specified target levels, including availability, recoverability and cost to the corporation. These services must also be delivered safely and secured against the growing risk of viruses and other security threats.
We aim to benchmark our performance favorably against a defined peer group of the world's best and intend to deliver our services with professionalism to rival any major business corporation in the world - this is what we mean by being 'World Class'. To achieve this exciting level of performance will require a commensurate level of enthusiasm, commitment and expertise in our people.
Segment
Corporate & Functions
Closing Date
14-Nov-2018
Role synopsis
Do you want to contribute to the revolution in how energy is provided to the world? BP has embarked a visionary plan to modernise and transform using leading digital technologies to achieve operational efficiencies and build new business models. Working at the heart of this digital transformation you will be developing and communicating IT strategies that progress our thinking on core technologies like Cloud, Workplace, Networks and Cyber Security, as well as the solutions which deliver value to our businesses every day.
You have real passion for digital technologies, and a fascination with how they can be exploited to craft a new future, and enduring value. You are confident in developing and describing a compelling vision of the future, and the path to get there. You love to deliver compelling presentations and supporting materials that bring your strategies to life.
This role is part of the Strategic Planning team within BP's leading Information & Technology Services team.
Key accountabilities
Lead the creation of relevant and actionable IT strategies and roadmaps. These may be focused on BP’s core technologies, the solutions we build, deploy and run for our businesses, or the way we run the IT function.
Collaborate with key partners to develop and refine our approaches, to bring together segment and function strategies with IT strategy.
Continuously seek new methods in how we realise our strategies and lead experiments in their adoption.
Work with colleagues across the Strategic Planning team to ensure that the strategies we set drive our investment plans, and are the focus of how we measure our success.
Communicate our IT strategies in ways that are exciting and relevant to different audiences.
Look beyond our walls by conducting market and competitive research to identify broader business and technology trends and understand how these will impact our world.
Understand how BP works, and its enabling technology landscape
Essential Education
Degree education or equivalent
Essential experience and job requirements
A real passion for technology and how it can shape our future
Strong collaboration skills; you are comfortable in forming effective relationships with multiple different professionals
Confirmed experience developing compelling strategies and high-quality written work and supporting graphics
A broad knowledge of digital platform technologies and industry trends
A self-starter comfortable working with minimal day-to-day mentorship and guidance
An IT leader who creates an environment where people listen and speak openly, works successfully across boundaries and builds high quality, trust-based relationships
Other Requirements (e.g. Travel, Location)
Equal Opportunity
BP strongly believes in the value of bringing your whole-self to our organization. While we cannot offer Visa sponsorship, we commit to equal opportunity regardless of race, religion, creed, disability or sexual orientation. Every member of the BP family commits to the BP Values and Behaviours and seeks to uphold these standards in all that we do.
Desirable criteria & qualifications
None specified
Relocation available
No
Travel required
Negligible travel
Is this a part time position?
No
About BP
We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We have 75,000 employees in 80 countries, working towards delivering light, heat and mobility to millions of people, every day. We are one of the very few companies equipped to solve some of the big complex challenges that matter for the future. We have a real contribution to make to the world's ambition of a low carbon future. Join us, and be part of what we can accomplish together.
BP is one of the three largest energy companies in the world, operating in over 100 countries across 6 continents. Information Technology & Services (IT&S), provides a full range of IT services to BP's global business segments.
IT&S plays a critical role in the delivery of defined world-class operational services that BP businesses can rely upon in support of their own performance. Our specific accountabilities include the delivery of services to specified target levels, including availability, recoverability and cost to the corporation. These services must also be delivered safely and secured against the growing risk of viruses and other security threats.
We aim to benchmark our performance favorably against a defined peer group of the world's best and intend to deliver our services with professionalism to rival any major business corporation in the world - this is what we mean by being 'World Class'. To achieve this exciting level of performance will require a commensurate level of enthusiasm, commitment and expertise in our people.
Segment
Corporate & Functions
Closing Date
14-Nov-2018
Role synopsis
People analytics is generating a huge amount of enthusiasm, focus and impact in the corporate environment BP is not exception, this role primarily focussed on leading a team of experienced people analysts supporting the business in delivering against their strategic people agendas.
Specifically:Develop close strategic partnerships with Segment HR VPs and their extended leadership teams – be their go to person and raise the visibility of the team
Drive the People Analytics agenda in BPs Upstream, Downstream, Alternative Energy, Corporate and Trading organisations
Ensuring that Management Information and Analytics projects are delivered in an innovative, accurate and timely way
Pro-actively review and build people analytics capability amongst HR professionals
Lead and develop a team of 5 reporting analysts
Be a centre of excellence providing guidance and best practice advice on people Analytics
Drive innovation partnering with core stakeholders and colleagues in IT&S and HR Innovation Solutions
The role sits within the People Analytics & Insight team (Formally Global People Data), a highly visible organisation in BP which delivers People Analytics and Management Information across BP. We have increased sophistication of the offer over the last few years embedding deep dive and statistical analysis to support HR. As part of a wider HR Modernisation Programme we are replacing our underlying SAP BW technology with a Cloudera Data Lake platform and moving from Qlik Sense to Microsoft Power BI. This move represents a fantastic opportunity for us to move from more traditional development and delivery to more agile approaches to deliver better value analytics to our customers faster. We are also running proof of value projects on network and collaboration tools such as Humanyze and WorkPlace Analytics.
Key accountabilities
The role of the Analytics Lead is to manage and develop a team of reporting analysts in delivery of people MI and Analytics to key HR Executives. The team provides expert and timely MI and analytics in support of key people priorities across the BP organisation, notably:Bespoke analytics projects to drive insight, improve processes or dispel/validate myths
Executive analytics and decision support packs telling effective stories to aid strategic decisions
Support wider projects such as re-organisations with deep dive analytics to support fact based decisions making
Manage and improve a standard suite of Monthly/Quarterly/Annual Dashboards
Ensuring we remain close to our wider customer base driving the Experience using our Voice of the Customer Network
To be a central centre of excellence providing expert guidance and best practice and managing the reporting toolset across their HR stakeholders. This includes monitoring external benchmarks and best practice and championing their adoption within BP where appropriate.
To build HR analytics capability and develop a delivery framework to drive commercial value from BP’s people information and own the Analytics Advantage Learning curriculum
To ensure effective delivery of people MI through appropriate distribution channels, e.g. published reports, self-service tools, global business services etc.
To partner with the People Analytics & Insight Data Team, Information Technology & Systems and managed service delivery partners to develop and maintain reporting data / tools / systems
To adhere to data privacy guidelines and laws to ensure safe and compliant people reporting and data distribution
To maintain reporting definitions, standards and processes within People Analytics & Insight and the wider HR reporting systems to ensure consistent and high-quality people data reporting
Essential Education
Degree (preferable in maths / statistics / data science)
Essential experience and job requirements
Technical Capability
Excellent communication skills both written and face to face with a proven ability to influence and build trust with senior management and executive level stakeholders
Proven reporting and analysis, ideally in a complex global organisation
Expert ability to analyse and interpret data and information to draw out and communicate value-add insight in a clear and logical manner
Proven project management capability with experience of delivering medium/large projects to senior management/executive level stakeholders
Ability to understand business requirements and translate those into people data outputs that add insight and value
Digital fluency - not only comfortable and competent using technology to enable and enhance ways of working and thinking, also comfortable in the wider digital environment and the interface with business transformation including people, processes and data driven actions
Business CapabilityCustomer focus – Puts the customer and business strategy at the heart of decision making. Ability to guide leaders through choices to best suit business requirements
Drives value-adding solutions and a track record of improving/adding value
Leadership & EQ CapabilityCultural fluency - able to operate successfully across cultural boundaries with sensitivity
Other Requirements (e.g. Travel, Location)
The role is located at our Sunbury office but it is expected to spend some time with customers based in Canary Wharf and St James offices in London.
Desirable criteria & qualifications
Awareness of issues arising from data compliance and privacy requirements
People Analytics experience
Experience of Statistics
Experience managing a team of reporting analysts
Technical understanding of data management best practices
Externally orientated – actively working on developing external connections, aware of best practice and actively learns from others. Ability to analyse leading practice, market trends and benchmarking
Managing a vendor or third-party relationship, specifically ensuring a high level of service delivery
Relocation available
No
Travel required
Yes - up to 10%
Is this a part time position?
No
About BP
We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We have 75,000 employees in 80 countries, working towards delivering light, heat and mobility to millions of people, every day. We are one of the very few companies equipped to solve some of the big complex challenges that matter for the future. We have a real contribution to make to the world's ambition of a low carbon future. Join us, and be part of what we can accomplish together.
Segment
Corporate & Functions
Closing Date
14-Nov-2018
Role synopsis
People analytics is generating a huge amount of enthusiasm, focus and impact in the corporate environment BP is not exception, this role primarily focussed on leading a team of experienced people analysts supporting the business in delivering against their strategic people agendas.
Specifically:Develop close strategic partnerships with Segment HR VPs and their extended leadership teams – be their go to person and raise the visibility of the team
Drive the People Analytics agenda in BPs Upstream, Downstream, Alternative Energy, Corporate and Trading organisations
Ensuring that Management Information and Analytics projects are delivered in an innovative, accurate and timely way
Pro-actively review and build people analytics capability amongst HR professionals
Lead and develop a team of 5 reporting analysts
Be a centre of excellence providing guidance and best practice advice on people Analytics
Drive innovation partnering with core stakeholders and colleagues in IT&S and HR Innovation Solutions
The role sits within the People Analytics & Insight team (Formally Global People Data), a highly visible organisation in BP which delivers People Analytics and Management Information across BP. We have increased sophistication of the offer over the last few years embedding deep dive and statistical analysis to support HR. As part of a wider HR Modernisation Programme we are replacing our underlying SAP BW technology with a Cloudera Data Lake platform and moving from Qlik Sense to Microsoft Power BI. This move represents a fantastic opportunity for us to move from more traditional development and delivery to more agile approaches to deliver better value analytics to our customers faster. We are also running proof of value projects on network and collaboration tools such as Humanyze and WorkPlace Analytics.
Key accountabilities
The role of the Analytics Lead is to manage and develop a team of reporting analysts in delivery of people MI and Analytics to key HR Executives. The team provides expert and timely MI and analytics in support of key people priorities across the BP organisation, notably:Bespoke analytics projects to drive insight, improve processes or dispel/validate myths
Executive analytics and decision support packs telling effective stories to aid strategic decisions
Support wider projects such as re-organisations with deep dive analytics to support fact based decisions making
Manage and improve a standard suite of Monthly/Quarterly/Annual Dashboards
Ensuring we remain close to our wider customer base driving the Experience using our Voice of the Customer Network
To be a central centre of excellence providing expert guidance and best practice and managing the reporting toolset across their HR stakeholders. This includes monitoring external benchmarks and best practice and championing their adoption within BP where appropriate.
To build HR analytics capability and develop a delivery framework to drive commercial value from BP’s people information and own the Analytics Advantage Learning curriculum
To ensure effective delivery of people MI through appropriate distribution channels, e.g. published reports, self-service tools, global business services etc.
To partner with the People Analytics & Insight Data Team, Information Technology & Systems and managed service delivery partners to develop and maintain reporting data / tools / systems
To adhere to data privacy guidelines and laws to ensure safe and compliant people reporting and data distribution
To maintain reporting definitions, standards and processes within People Analytics & Insight and the wider HR reporting systems to ensure consistent and high-quality people data reporting
Essential Education
Degree (preferable in maths / statistics / data science)
Essential experience and job requirements
Technical Capability
Excellent communication skills both written and face to face with a proven ability to influence and build trust with senior management and executive level stakeholders
Proven reporting and analysis, ideally in a complex global organisation
Expert ability to analyse and interpret data and information to draw out and communicate value-add insight in a clear and logical manner
Proven project management capability with experience of delivering medium/large projects to senior management/executive level stakeholders
Ability to understand business requirements and translate those into people data outputs that add insight and value
Digital fluency - not only comfortable and competent using technology to enable and enhance ways of working and thinking, also comfortable in the wider digital environment and the interface with business transformation including people, processes and data driven actions
Business CapabilityCustomer focus – Puts the customer and business strategy at the heart of decision making. Ability to guide leaders through choices to best suit business requirements
Drives value-adding solutions and a track record of improving/adding value
Leadership & EQ CapabilityCultural fluency - able to operate successfully across cultural boundaries with sensitivity
Other Requirements (e.g. Travel, Location)
The role is located at our Sunbury office but it is expected to spend some time with customers based in Canary Wharf and St James offices in London.
Desirable criteria & qualifications
Awareness of issues arising from data compliance and privacy requirements
People Analytics experience
Experience of Statistics
Experience managing a team of reporting analysts
Technical understanding of data management best practices
Externally orientated – actively working on developing external connections, aware of best practice and actively learns from others. Ability to analyse leading practice, market trends and benchmarking
Managing a vendor or third-party relationship, specifically ensuring a high level of service delivery
Relocation available
No
Travel required
Yes - up to 10%
Is this a part time position?
No
About BP
We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We have 75,000 employees in 80 countries, working towards delivering light, heat and mobility to millions of people, every day. We are one of the very few companies equipped to solve some of the big complex challenges that matter for the future. We have a real contribution to make to the world's ambition of a low carbon future. Join us, and be part of what we can accomplish together.
Segment
Corporate & Functions
Closing Date
14-Nov-2018
Role synopsis
The Global Tax Reporting Team is responsible for ensuring the Group’s income taxes are forecast and reported correctly internally and in externally reported financial statements of BP and ensuring a robust control environment exists across the Tax Function. The team is accountable for ensuring external tax reporting is prepared in accordance with IFRS and BP Group Accounting Policies and Procedures as set out in the Group Reporting Manual, and that the income tax effects of transactions and significant events are properly accounted for. The BP Group income statement tax charge and balance sheet tax provisions are material. In 2017, the full year tax charge was $3.7bn and the balance sheet reflected tax assets of $5.3bn and liabilities of $9.7bn.
The Tax Advisor is responsible for supporting the delivery of the above accountabilities specifically with regard to the group consolidation.
In addition to the key accountabilities, and in light of work underway to transform existing tax reporting processes to deliver efficiency and improved control, the Tax Advisor will support the improvement project and along with others in the Global Tax Reporting team, will play a part in delivery of the changes brought about by this project.
The Tax Advisor reports to the Senior Tax Manager, Global Tax Reporting Consolidation and also supports other Senior Tax Managers in the Global Tax Reporting team.
The successful applicant will be required to develop effective working relationships with their colleagues across the Tax function, with the Finance teams embedded within the businesses as well as with teams in Group Finance including Group Accounting and Reporting.
The role is global in nature and provides an excellent opportunity for the successful applicant to gain exposure to a wide range of tax and accounting issues and insight into the Group’s global reporting and forecasting processes and underlying business activities.
Key accountabilities
Quarter end tax reporting and forecasting
Review, challenge and consolidate the reported data from tax teams and work with segment and function contacts to provide rigour to the global reporting process.
Maintain tax master data in the Group accounting system
Submission of data for UK tax consolidation and global adjustments for the presentation of current tax payables and receivables and deferred tax assets and liabilities on the group balance sheet
Review and validation of the tax elements of the Group’s SEA, ARA and 20-F
Analysis of tax elements in the Group Financial Outlook (GFO)
Delivery and development of robust internal control processes
Ensure compliance with controls over the tax information included in external financial reporting, particularly with respect to the use of spread sheets
Maintenance of control documentation in respect of external tax reporting disclosures
Quarterly Balance Sheet Integrity reviews
Ad hoc project work, including:Support the application of tax accounting policy, identifying and resolving policy issues as they arise, working with the Accounting Policy Delivery Team
Support the modernisation and transformation project
Involvement in the design and delivery of tax accounting training
Essential Education
Degree qualified or equivalent experience/education.
Recognised accounting and/or tax qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CTA etc).
Essential experience and job requirements
The candidate must have:
Strong analytical, financial control, reporting and accounting skills.
Excellent knowledge of accounting and internal control processes and systems and their application.
Strong impact, interpersonal and networking skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to interpret and communicate financial information with clarity.
Ability to work effectively with geographically distributed teams
Ability to manage priorities and meet tight deadlines with a strong track record of delivery
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
Fluency in Business English
Other Requirements (e.g. Travel, Location)
There are no additional requirements. Please respond with N/A below.
Desirable criteria & qualifications
The candidate should have:Familiarity with tax reporting
Knowledge of external regulations and standards associated with tax reporting (specifically IAS 12)
Experience of working with FBW and Power BI
Relocation available
No
Travel required
Negligible travel
Is this a part time position?
No
About BP
We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We have 75,000 employees in 80 countries, working towards delivering light, heat and mobility to millions of people, every day. We are one of the very few companies equipped to solve some of the big complex challenges that matter for the future. We have a real contribution to make to the world's ambition of a low carbon future. Join us, and be part of what we can accomplish together.
The BP Tax Function seeks to ensure that BP complies with all tax laws in the jurisdictions in which the Group operates, in a way that optimizes the Group’s tax position, acting responsibly towards both shareholders and Governments.
We do this by establishing close relationships with the BP Businesses and working collaboratively with other Functions, in particular Finance, Treasury, Legal, M&A, IT&S and HR.
Segment
Corporate & Functions
Closing Date
15-Nov-2018
Role synopsis
The Global Tax Reporting Team is responsible for ensuring the Group’s income taxes are forecast and reported correctly internally and in externally reported financial statements of BP and ensuring a robust control environment exists across the Tax Function. The team is accountable for ensuring external tax reporting is prepared in accordance with IFRS and BP Group Accounting Policies and Procedures as set out in the Group Reporting Manual, and that the income tax effects of transactions and significant events are properly accounted for. The BP Group income statement tax charge and balance sheet tax provisions are material. In 2017, the full year tax charge was $3.7bn and the balance sheet reflected tax assets of $5.3bn and liabilities of $9.7bn.
The Tax Advisor is responsible for supporting the delivery of the above accountabilities specifically with regard to the group consolidation.
In addition to the key accountabilities, and in light of work underway to transform existing tax reporting processes to deliver efficiency and improved control, the Tax Advisor will support the improvement project and along with others in the Global Tax Reporting team, will play a part in delivery of the changes brought about by this project.
The Tax Advisor reports to the Senior Tax Manager, Global Tax Reporting Consolidation and also supports other Senior Tax Managers in the Global Tax Reporting team.
The successful applicant will be required to develop effective working relationships with their colleagues across the Tax function, with the Finance teams embedded within the businesses as well as with teams in Group Finance including Group Accounting and Reporting.
The role is global in nature and provides an excellent opportunity for the successful applicant to gain exposure to a wide range of tax and accounting issues and insight into the Group’s global reporting and forecasting processes and underlying business activities.
Key accountabilities
Quarter end tax reporting and forecasting
Review, challenge and consolidate the reported data from tax teams and work with segment and function contacts to provide rigour to the global reporting process.
Maintain tax master data in the Group accounting system
Submission of data for UK tax consolidation and global adjustments for the presentation of current tax payables and receivables and deferred tax assets and liabilities on the group balance sheet
Review and validation of the tax elements of the Group’s SEA, ARA and 20-F
Analysis of tax elements in the Group Financial Outlook (GFO)
Delivery and development of robust internal control processes
Ensure compliance with controls over the tax information included in external financial reporting, particularly with respect to the use of spread sheets
Maintenance of control documentation in respect of external tax reporting disclosures
Quarterly Balance Sheet Integrity reviews
Ad hoc project work, including:Support the application of tax accounting policy, identifying and resolving policy issues as they arise, working with the Accounting Policy Delivery Team
Support the modernisation and transformation project
Involvement in the design and delivery of tax accounting training
Essential Education
Degree qualified or equivalent experience/education.
Recognised accounting and/or tax qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CTA etc).
Essential experience and job requirements
The candidate must have:
Strong analytical, financial control, reporting and accounting skills.
Excellent knowledge of accounting and internal control processes and systems and their application.
Strong impact, interpersonal and networking skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to interpret and communicate financial information with clarity.
Ability to work effectively with geographically distributed teams
Ability to manage priorities and meet tight deadlines with a strong track record of delivery
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
Fluency in Business English
Other Requirements (e.g. Travel, Location)
There are no additional requirements. Please respond with N/A below.
Desirable criteria & qualifications
The candidate should have:Familiarity with tax reporting
Knowledge of external regulations and standards associated with tax reporting (specifically IAS 12)
Experience of working with FBW and Power BI
Relocation available
No
Travel required
Negligible travel
Is this a part time position?
No
About BP
We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We have 75,000 employees in 80 countries, working towards delivering light, heat and mobility to millions of people, every day. We are one of the very few companies equipped to solve some of the big complex challenges that matter for the future. We have a real contribution to make to the world's ambition of a low carbon future. Join us, and be part of what we can accomplish together.
The BP Tax Function seeks to ensure that BP complies with all tax laws in the jurisdictions in which the Group operates, in a way that optimizes the Group’s tax position, acting responsibly towards both shareholders and Governments.
We do this by establishing close relationships with the BP Businesses and working collaboratively with other Functions, in particular Finance, Treasury, Legal, M&A, IT&S and HR.
Segment
Corporate & Functions
Closing Date
15-Nov-2018
Role synopsis
BP is currently seeking an experienced PPFG/Geomechanics Specialist in the RD Eastern Hemisphere NWD Central Team. This role will support RD and GWO well planning, execution, abandonment, continuous improvement, organizational capability, and succession planning efforts. The successful candidate will lead development of safety related compliant pore and fracture pressure forecasts, pressure detection strategies for strategic regional wells, will engage geomechanics in the development of wellbore strengthening and wellbore stability evaluations, evaluate sub-surface related NPT events for root cause to drive learning, mentor and coach junior staff, deliver formal Pore Pressure Principles intermediate and advanced training courses, and drive with the Global Authority PPFG/SETA continued modernization of the toolkit. The successful candidate will be required to effectively work across functions and regional teams modelling our V&B to ensure embedment of new ways of working to progress our future agenda.
Please note: competitive salary applies
Closing date: This posting will close on Wednesday 28th November 2018
Key accountabilities
Pore and Fracture Pressure Forecasting in the formal role of Pressure Prediction (PPP) SPA
Operational support as Pressure Detection (PPD) SPA
NWD Lead in subsurface related NPT analyses and investigations
PPFG Coach and Pore Pressure Principles/Geomechanics Training Faculty
Lead NWD Geomechanics Liaison
Advise SETA and Director NWD on regional drill window emerging risks
Essential Education
Advanced Degree in Geoscience/Petrophysics or Geomechanics
Essential experience and job requirements
Highly proficient in Techlog, and experienced in the use of the Techlog PPFG and Geomechanics Toolkit
Proficient in Petrel
Proficient in Well advisor and applicable vendor real-time monitoring software
Experience in Well Planning
Other Requirements (e.g. Travel, Location)
There are no additional requirements. Please respond with N/A below.
Desirable criteria & qualifications
In addition to a sound Geoscience and Geomechanics background, working knowledge of Petrophysics, Basin Modelling, Processing Geophysics, Reservoir Engineering, Drilling Engineering, Rig Systems, and Well Control
Relocation available
Negotiable
Travel required
Negligible travel
Is this a part time position?
No
About BP
We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We have 75,000 employees in 80 countries, working towards delivering light, heat and mobility to millions of people, every day. We are one of the very few companies equipped to solve some of the big complex challenges that matter for the future. We have a real contribution to make to the world's ambition of a low carbon future. Join us, and be part of what we can accomplish together.
BP is one of the world's leading international oil and gas companies. Through our work we provide customers with fuel for transportation, energy for heat and light, lubricants to keep engines moving, and the petrochemicals products used to make everyday items as diverse as paints, clothes and packaging. Our objective is to create value for shareholders and supplies of energy for the world in a safe and responsible way. We strive to be a safety leader in our industry, a world-class operator, a responsible corporate citizen and a good employer.
Our Upstream segment is responsible for our activities in oil and natural gas exploration, field development and production, and midstream transportation, storage and processing.
At the same time, we’re investing in the talents of the 20,000 people who work to make these activities a reality.
Segment
Upstream
Closing Date
28-Nov-2018
Role synopsis
BP is currently seeking an experienced PPFG/Geomechanics Specialist in the RD Eastern Hemisphere NWD Central Team. This role will support RD and GWO well planning, execution, abandonment, continuous improvement, organizational capability, and succession planning efforts. The successful candidate will lead development of safety related compliant pore and fracture pressure forecasts, pressure detection strategies for strategic regional wells, will engage geomechanics in the development of wellbore strengthening and wellbore stability evaluations, evaluate sub-surface related NPT events for root cause to drive learning, mentor and coach junior staff, deliver formal Pore Pressure Principles intermediate and advanced training courses, and drive with the Global Authority PPFG/SETA continued modernization of the toolkit. The successful candidate will be required to effectively work across functions and regional teams modelling our V&B to ensure embedment of new ways of working to progress our future agenda.
Please note: competitive salary applies
Closing date: This posting will close on Wednesday 28th November 2018
Key accountabilities
Pore and Fracture Pressure Forecasting in the formal role of Pressure Prediction (PPP) SPA
Operational support as Pressure Detection (PPD) SPA
NWD Lead in subsurface related NPT analyses and investigations
PPFG Coach and Pore Pressure Principles/Geomechanics Training Faculty
Lead NWD Geomechanics Liaison
Advise SETA and Director NWD on regional drill window emerging risks
Essential Education
Advanced Degree in Geoscience/Petrophysics or Geomechanics
Essential experience and job requirements
Highly proficient in Techlog, and experienced in the use of the Techlog PPFG and Geomechanics Toolkit
Proficient in Petrel
Proficient in Well advisor and applicable vendor real-time monitoring software
Experience in Well Planning
Other Requirements (e.g. Travel, Location)
There are no additional requirements. Please respond with N/A below.
Desirable criteria & qualifications
In addition to a sound Geoscience and Geomechanics background, working knowledge of Petrophysics, Basin Modelling, Processing Geophysics, Reservoir Engineering, Drilling Engineering, Rig Systems, and Well Control
Relocation available
Negotiable
Travel required
Negligible travel
Is this a part time position?
No
About BP
We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We have 75,000 employees in 80 countries, working towards delivering light, heat and mobility to millions of people, every day. We are one of the very few companies equipped to solve some of the big complex challenges that matter for the future. We have a real contribution to make to the world's ambition of a low carbon future. Join us, and be part of what we can accomplish together.
BP is one of the world's leading international oil and gas companies. Through our work we provide customers with fuel for transportation, energy for heat and light, lubricants to keep engines moving, and the petrochemicals products used to make everyday items as diverse as paints, clothes and packaging. Our objective is to create value for shareholders and supplies of energy for the world in a safe and responsible way. We strive to be a safety leader in our industry, a world-class operator, a responsible corporate citizen and a good employer.
Our Upstream segment is responsible for our activities in oil and natural gas exploration, field development and production, and midstream transportation, storage and processing.
At the same time, we’re investing in the talents of the 20,000 people who work to make these activities a reality.
Segment
Upstream
Closing Date
28-Nov-2018
Role synopsis
Accountable for delivering operations led subsea projects in a region through the application of the appropriate governing process.
Key accountabilities
Manages the delivery of one or more operations led subsea projects (including: modifications, repair and operational projects) throughout all project stages using the Cat C common process or appropriate alternative.
Develops project cost estimates, project schedules and project execution plans.
Develops and assesses options for project delivery and documents recommendation and associated business case as part of decision support package for each stage gate.
Coordinates project support from engineering contractors and project interfaces with Global Subsea Systems and Global Subsea Execution.
Reports on subsea project delivery and recommends and implements as required.
Implements and manages the project risk processes.
Ensure project activities are integrated into 8Q plan.
Implements asset management of change for modification projects.
Essential Education
BSc or BEng(UK), BSc (US), or international equivalent in an engineering discipline
Professional accreditation, such as Professional Engineer or Chartered Engineer
Essential experience and job requirements
Subsea project delivery experience
Relevant deep technical expertise in subsea system design and operation
Demonstrated ability to network and influence across organisational boundaries.
Other Requirements (e.g. Travel, Location)
Minimal Travel. May be required to carry out short business trips to Angola or to contractor sites in Europe.
Desirable criteria & qualifications
Significant experience in subsea engineering, operations or projects. Mechanical, Civil or Chemical engineering background is desirable.
Relocation available
No
Travel required
Negligible travel
Is this a part time position?
No
About BP
We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We have 75,000 employees in 80 countries, working towards delivering light, heat and mobility to millions of people, every day. We are one of the very few companies equipped to solve some of the big complex challenges that matter for the future. We have a real contribution to make to the world's ambition of a low carbon future. Join us, and be part of what we can accomplish together.
BP is one of the world's leading international oil and gas companies. Through our work we provide customers with fuel for transportation, energy for heat and light, lubricants to keep engines moving, and the petrochemicals products used to make everyday items as diverse as paints, clothes and packaging. Our objective is to create value for shareholders and supplies of energy for the world in a safe and responsible way. We strive to be a safety leader in our industry, a world-class operator, a responsible corporate citizen and a good employer.
Our Upstream segment is responsible for our activities in oil and natural gas exploration, field development and production, and midstream transportation, storage and processing.
At the same time, we’re investing in the talents of the 20,000 people who work to make these activities a reality.
Segment
Upstream
Closing Date
08-Nov-2018
Role synopsis
Accountable for delivering operations led subsea projects in a region through the application of the appropriate governing process.
Key accountabilities
Manages the delivery of one or more operations led subsea projects (including: modifications, repair and operational projects) throughout all project stages using the Cat C common process or appropriate alternative.
Develops project cost estimates, project schedules and project execution plans.
Develops and assesses options for project delivery and documents recommendation and associated business case as part of decision support package for each stage gate.
Coordinates project support from engineering contractors and project interfaces with Global Subsea Systems and Global Subsea Execution.
Reports on subsea project delivery and recommends and implements as required.
Implements and manages the project risk processes.
Ensure project activities are integrated into 8Q plan.
Implements asset management of change for modification projects.
Essential Education
BSc or BEng(UK), BSc (US), or international equivalent in an engineering discipline
Professional accreditation, such as Professional Engineer or Chartered Engineer
Essential experience and job requirements
Subsea project delivery experience
Relevant deep technical expertise in subsea system design and operation
Demonstrated ability to network and influence across organisational boundaries.
Other Requirements (e.g. Travel, Location)
Minimal Travel. May be required to carry out short business trips to Angola or to contractor sites in Europe.
Desirable criteria & qualifications
Significant experience in subsea engineering, operations or projects. Mechanical, Civil or Chemical engineering background is desirable.
Relocation available
No
Travel required
Negligible travel
Is this a part time position?
No
About BP
We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We have 75,000 employees in 80 countries, working towards delivering light, heat and mobility to millions of people, every day. We are one of the very few companies equipped to solve some of the big complex challenges that matter for the future. We have a real contribution to make to the world's ambition of a low carbon future. Join us, and be part of what we can accomplish together.
BP is one of the world's leading international oil and gas companies. Through our work we provide customers with fuel for transportation, energy for heat and light, lubricants to keep engines moving, and the petrochemicals products used to make everyday items as diverse as paints, clothes and packaging. Our objective is to create value for shareholders and supplies of energy for the world in a safe and responsible way. We strive to be a safety leader in our industry, a world-class operator, a responsible corporate citizen and a good employer.
Our Upstream segment is responsible for our activities in oil and natural gas exploration, field development and production, and midstream transportation, storage and processing.
At the same time, we’re investing in the talents of the 20,000 people who work to make these activities a reality.
Segment
Upstream
Closing Date
08-Nov-2018
Role synopsis
The Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Analyst is responsible for monitoring and managing multiple security technologies to detect IT security incidents. The analyst will follow operational processes and procedures to appropriately analyse, call out, and assist in remediation of critical information security incidents.
Key accountabilities
Monitor security systems, including Firewalls, Windows AD event logs, syslog, anti-virus, file integrity, and vulnerability scanners for security events.
Evaluate and investigate detected security events to see if they represent significant security incidents and require some level of response.
Suggest and work with the respective security team members to develop and refine additional monitoring content, processes and procedures.
Develop and maintain knowledge of the functionality and technology of existing IT systems as well as:ICS technologies.
General view of the current state of security threats across the ICS environments as well as within a large multi-national corporation.
Provide 24x7 Operational support; on a rotating shift schedule (including periodic evening and/or weekend shifts).
Essential Education
N/A
Essential experience and job requirements
Solid experience in network operations, network infrastructure or firewall management.
Ability to learn, grasp and understand new technologies.
Be a self-starter that can multi-task and work within a team.
Willingness to train and mentor other team members.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Other Requirements (e.g. Travel, Location)
N/A
Desirable criteria & qualifications
Experience with TCP/IP protocol suite, security architecture, and remote access security techniques and products.
SANS GIAC training and/or certification.
Understanding of Automation System environments.
Proficient in the operation of computer operating systems such as Windows (XP, 7, 2003, 2008, 2012) and Linux/UNIX.
Awareness of the threat environment faced by multi-national oil, gas, Petrochemical Corporation.
Relocation available
No
Travel required
Negligible travel
Is this a part time position?
No
About BP
We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We have 75,000 employees in 80 countries, working towards delivering light, heat and mobility to millions of people, every day. We are one of the very few companies equipped to solve some of the big complex challenges that matter for the future. We have a real contribution to make to the world's ambition of a low carbon future. Join us, and be part of what we can accomplish together.
BP is one of the three largest energy companies in the world, operating in over 100 countries across 6 continents. Information Technology & Services (IT&S), provides a full range of IT services to BP's global business segments.
IT&S plays a critical role in the delivery of defined world-class operational services that BP businesses can rely upon in support of their own performance. Our specific accountabilities include the delivery of services to specified target levels, including availability, recoverability and cost to the corporation. These services must also be delivered safely and secured against the growing risk of viruses and other security threats.
We aim to benchmark our performance favorably against a defined peer group of the world's best and intend to deliver our services with professionalism to rival any major business corporation in the world - this is what we mean by being 'World Class'. To achieve this exciting level of performance will require a commensurate level of enthusiasm, commitment and expertise in our people.
Segment
Corporate & Functions
Closing Date
14-Nov-2018
Role synopsis
The Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Analyst is responsible for monitoring and managing multiple security technologies to detect IT security incidents. The analyst will follow operational processes and procedures to appropriately analyse, call out, and assist in remediation of critical information security incidents.
Key accountabilities
Monitor security systems, including Firewalls, Windows AD event logs, syslog, anti-virus, file integrity, and vulnerability scanners for security events.
Evaluate and investigate detected security events to see if they represent significant security incidents and require some level of response.
Suggest and work with the respective security team members to develop and refine additional monitoring content, processes and procedures.
Develop and maintain knowledge of the functionality and technology of existing IT systems as well as:ICS technologies.
General view of the current state of security threats across the ICS environments as well as within a large multi-national corporation.
Provide 24x7 Operational support; on a rotating shift schedule (including periodic evening and/or weekend shifts).
Essential Education
N/A
Essential experience and job requirements
Solid experience in network operations, network infrastructure or firewall management.
Ability to learn, grasp and understand new technologies.
Be a self-starter that can multi-task and work within a team.
Willingness to train and mentor other team members.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Other Requirements (e.g. Travel, Location)
N/A
Desirable criteria & qualifications
Experience with TCP/IP protocol suite, security architecture, and remote access security techniques and products.
SANS GIAC training and/or certification.
Understanding of Automation System environments.
Proficient in the operation of computer operating systems such as Windows (XP, 7, 2003, 2008, 2012) and Linux/UNIX.
Awareness of the threat environment faced by multi-national oil, gas, Petrochemical Corporation.
Relocation available
No
Travel required
Negligible travel
Is this a part time position?
No
About BP
We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We have 75,000 employees in 80 countries, working towards delivering light, heat and mobility to millions of people, every day. We are one of the very few companies equipped to solve some of the big complex challenges that matter for the future. We have a real contribution to make to the world's ambition of a low carbon future. Join us, and be part of what we can accomplish together.
BP is one of the three largest energy companies in the world, operating in over 100 countries across 6 continents. Information Technology & Services (IT&S), provides a full range of IT services to BP's global business segments.
IT&S plays a critical role in the delivery of defined world-class operational services that BP businesses can rely upon in support of their own performance. Our specific accountabilities include the delivery of services to specified target levels, including availability, recoverability and cost to the corporation. These services must also be delivered safely and secured against the growing risk of viruses and other security threats.
We aim to benchmark our performance favorably against a defined peer group of the world's best and intend to deliver our services with professionalism to rival any major business corporation in the world - this is what we mean by being 'World Class'. To achieve this exciting level of performance will require a commensurate level of enthusiasm, commitment and expertise in our people.
Segment
Corporate & Functions
Closing Date
14-Nov-2018
Role synopsis
The SOC Level III analyst will be responsible for supporting the BP SOC as an advanced escalation point for Level I and Level II analysts. Additionally, they will lead technical investigations for security incidents within the SOC prior to escalation to CERT. They will also oversee process improvements and drive implementation of new capabilities in coordination with Defense Systems.
Key accountabilities
Security Monitoring & Response:Serve as a lead analyst and point of escalation for Level I and Level II analysts
Remain current on cyber security trends and intelligence (both open-source and commercial) in order to guide security analysis within the SOC team
Provide oversight and guidance to junior analysts and fulfill SOC manager responsibilities in the absence of the SOC manager
Responsible for reviewing and identifying training needs for junior analysts
Ensure that all identified events are promptly validated and thoroughly investigated
Incident Response:Manage incidents including preliminary forensic analysis or advanced support as required
Work with BP-CERT team to analyze, escalation and support remediation of critical incidents
Assist with Business Integrity incidents as required:Forensics and Incident Triage
Perform advanced event and incident analysis including initial forensics when required
Collect volatile data for forensic analysis
Assist with the deployment of Local Incident Response Kits to locations with affected systems
Perform malware analysis using sandbox technologies or basic reverse engineering techniques for macros and scripts
Coordinate immediate triage activities as required
Establish baseline and initial timeline for incidents
Ensure appropriate level of analysis and documentation is completed within the SOC for escalations to CERT
Documentation and Procedures:Oversee documentation owned by the SOC team including but not limited to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Use Cases
Devise and document new procedures
Improve and develop new content based on observed and measured SOC activity
Work with engineers in the Defence Systems team to implement new or enhanced capabilities, ensuring SOC analysts are briefed and trained as required
Assist with the development of workflows for Resilient Use Cases
Essential Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or equivalent educational or professional experience and/or qualifications
CompTIA Security + certification
Essential experience and job requirements
The successful candidate will have gainedprevious SOC experience, with a strong ability to perform advanced event and incident analysis including initial forensics when required. You will have performed malware analysis using sandbox technologies or basic reverse engineering techniques for macros and scripts and be confident in incident handling and vulnerability management or testing, log analysis and intrusion detection.
Experience in the following:Successfully operated as a Level 2 SOC analyst
Hands-on experience with SIEM technologies, IDS/IPS network and host based firewall technologies and anti-virus solutions
Demonstrated ability to share information inside as well as outside of the CTU team
Detail oriented, with a strong desire to understand the what as well as the why and the how of security incidents
A desire to lead a team by example, assist and mentor others
Recognised at a minimum as an IT&S expert
Solid experience in system administration and troubleshooting of Windows and (preferably) UNIX/Linux variants
Network operations capabilities including demonstrable knowledge of underlying components of routers, switches and supporting services such as DNS and DHCP as well as proficiency in IP protocols/ports and TCP/UDP packet header and payload analysis
Demonstrable ability to think beyond the immediate situation and use critical thinking, context and judgment in the analysis of complex data sets and events. Actions will vary but most often will require development of a course of action or response to identified threats
Ability to work under pressure including crisis situations while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail
Experience responding to customer requests including senior management and executives
Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and processes in a rapidly changing environment
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Self-motivated to improve knowledge and skills
Other Requirements (e.g. Travel, Location)
N/A
Desirable criteria & qualifications
N/A
Relocation available
No
Travel required
Yes - up to 10%
Is this a part time position?
No
About BP
We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We have 75,000 employees in 80 countries, working towards delivering light, heat and mobility to millions of people, every day. We are one of the very few companies equipped to solve some of the big complex challenges that matter for the future. We have a real contribution to make to the world's ambition of a low carbon future. Join us, and be part of what we can accomplish together.
BP is one of the three largest energy companies in the world, operating in over 100 countries across 6 continents. Information Technology & Services (IT&S), provides a full range of IT services to BP's global business segments.
IT&S plays a critical role in the delivery of defined world-class operational services that BP businesses can rely upon in support of their own performance. Our specific accountabilities include the delivery of services to specified target levels, including availability, recoverability and cost to the corporation. These services must also be delivered safely and secured against the growing risk of viruses and other security threats.
We aim to benchmark our performance favorably against a defined peer group of the world's best and intend to deliver our services with professionalism to rival any major business corporation in the world - this is what we mean by being 'World Class'. To achieve this exciting level of performance will require a commensurate level of enthusiasm, commitment and expertise in our people.
Segment
Corporate & Functions
Closing Date
14-Nov-2018
Role synopsis
The SOC Level III analyst will be responsible for supporting the BP SOC as an advanced escalation point for Level I and Level II analysts. Additionally, they will lead technical investigations for security incidents within the SOC prior to escalation to CERT. They will also oversee process improvements and drive implementation of new capabilities in coordination with Defense Systems.
Key accountabilities
Security Monitoring & Response:Serve as a lead analyst and point of escalation for Level I and Level II analysts
Remain current on cyber security trends and intelligence (both open-source and commercial) in order to guide security analysis within the SOC team
Provide oversight and guidance to junior analysts and fulfill SOC manager responsibilities in the absence of the SOC manager
Responsible for reviewing and identifying training needs for junior analysts
Ensure that all identified events are promptly validated and thoroughly investigated
Incident Response:Manage incidents including preliminary forensic analysis or advanced support as required
Work with BP-CERT team to analyze, escalation and support remediation of critical incidents
Assist with Business Integrity incidents as required:Forensics and Incident Triage
Perform advanced event and incident analysis including initial forensics when required
Collect volatile data for forensic analysis
Assist with the deployment of Local Incident Response Kits to locations with affected systems
Perform malware analysis using sandbox technologies or basic reverse engineering techniques for macros and scripts
Coordinate immediate triage activities as required
Establish baseline and initial timeline for incidents
Ensure appropriate level of analysis and documentation is completed within the SOC for escalations to CERT
Documentation and Procedures:Oversee documentation owned by the SOC team including but not limited to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Use Cases
Devise and document new procedures
Improve and develop new content based on observed and measured SOC activity
Work with engineers in the Defence Systems team to implement new or enhanced capabilities, ensuring SOC analysts are briefed and trained as required
Assist with the development of workflows for Resilient Use Cases
Essential Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or equivalent educational or professional experience and/or qualifications
CompTIA Security + certification
Essential experience and job requirements
The successful candidate will have gainedprevious SOC experience, with a strong ability to perform advanced event and incident analysis including initial forensics when required. You will have performed malware analysis using sandbox technologies or basic reverse engineering techniques for macros and scripts and be confident in incident handling and vulnerability management or testing, log analysis and intrusion detection.
Experience in the following:Successfully operated as a Level 2 SOC analyst
Hands-on experience with SIEM technologies, IDS/IPS network and host based firewall technologies and anti-virus solutions
Demonstrated ability to share information inside as well as outside of the CTU team
Detail oriented, with a strong desire to understand the what as well as the why and the how of security incidents
A desire to lead a team by example, assist and mentor others
Recognised at a minimum as an IT&S expert
Solid experience in system administration and troubleshooting of Windows and (preferably) UNIX/Linux variants
Network operations capabilities including demonstrable knowledge of underlying components of routers, switches and supporting services such as DNS and DHCP as well as proficiency in IP protocols/ports and TCP/UDP packet header and payload analysis
Demonstrable ability to think beyond the immediate situation and use critical thinking, context and judgment in the analysis of complex data sets and events. Actions will vary but most often will require development of a course of action or response to identified threats
Ability to work under pressure including crisis situations while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail
Experience responding to customer requests including senior management and executives
Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and processes in a rapidly changing environment
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Self-motivated to improve knowledge and skills
Other Requirements (e.g. Travel, Location)
N/A
Desirable criteria & qualifications
N/A
Relocation available
No
Travel required
Yes - up to 10%
Is this a part time position?
No
About BP
We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We have 75,000 employees in 80 countries, working towards delivering light, heat and mobility to millions of people, every day. We are one of the very few companies equipped to solve some of the big complex challenges that matter for the future. We have a real contribution to make to the world's ambition of a low carbon future. Join us, and be part of what we can accomplish together.
BP is one of the three largest energy companies in the world, operating in over 100 countries across 6 continents. Information Technology & Services (IT&S), provides a full range of IT services to BP's global business segments.
IT&S plays a critical role in the delivery of defined world-class operational services that BP businesses can rely upon in support of their own performance. Our specific accountabilities include the delivery of services to specified target levels, including availability, recoverability and cost to the corporation. These services must also be delivered safely and secured against the growing risk of viruses and other security threats.
We aim to benchmark our performance favorably against a defined peer group of the world's best and intend to deliver our services with professionalism to rival any major business corporation in the world - this is what we mean by being 'World Class'. To achieve this exciting level of performance will require a commensurate level of enthusiasm, commitment and expertise in our people.
Segment
Corporate & Functions
Closing Date
14-Nov-2018
Role synopsis
IT&S is at the centre of BP’s Group Strategy. We use our data and technology expertise, to improve efficiency, increase effectiveness and harness the transformational potential of digital technologies and new business models. Our innovations and achievements lead the way for BP to modernise the way it works. IT&S touches every part of BP and we have employees in over 30 countries.
Join us and you’ll have an opportunity to use your existing experience and expertise whilst continuing to develop professionally. Personal growth and development is encouraged and learning opportunities are plentiful. You are empowered to Explore, Think, Do.
If technology excites you, we want you!
We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Platform Engineer (LPE) within the Mulesoft Centre for Enablement. Mulesoft is one of the strategic platforms within BP and the SPL is responsible for enabling technical adoption for the Mulesoft Platform across the organization spanning Upstream, Downstream and Integrated Supply and Trading. This is likely to involve:Understanding platform capabilities that the business need and prioritizing the roadmap to deliver them centrally.
Guide large programs on the most optimal usage of the Mule platform, own the end to end technical engagement with the central C4E team to ensure success.
Act as “on the ground†enforcer of BP’s API vision to create a market place of reusable APIs, prevent dilution of the core use case of the platform.
Become the Technical Advisory Expert within BP and engage across different levels of organization – from developers to Executive Leadership teams
Key accountabilities
Own and deliver the Technical Backlog for the Central Platform Capability.
Review project designs and measure deliverables against Operational and Executive KPI targets set for the API platform.
Deliver solutions to extend platform geographically to run on different Cloud Zones and on-premise platforms.
Act as Single point of contact from BP to the product vendor to evaluate new features, fix current issues.
Implement BP’s vision to develop a balanced model of internal capability and a scalable partner model with vendors for resourcing Mulesoft projects.
Socialize API driven design to the larger architect community within BP and under write design patterns for API enabling BP’s strategic platforms.
Essential Education
A degree in a computer-science or related subject (or relevant work experience)
MCD - Integration and API Associate or higher certification
Essential experience and job requirements
Extensive experience working on large scale integration projects involving Mulesoft as an API management platform.
Proven track record of evangelising API driven thinking in organizations and ability to showcase success in this area is critical.
Experience in working on micro-services based deployment of Mule Applications on platforms such as OpenShift.
Direct working experience with Mulesoft on product featuring, testing and feedback
Other Requirements (e.g. Travel, Location)
In IT&S we are committed to the provision of agile or flexible working arrangements. Agile or flexible working encompasses a wide range of working options which support individuals to their full potential. It is more than adhoc home working or part time working, it’s about finding the best way and role modelling BP’s IT technology to get a job done, that works well for both the business and our employees.
So even if a job is advertised as full time, please reach out to the hiring manager or the recruiter as agile or flexible working arrangements may be considered.
Desirable criteria & qualifications
Experience in CICD Automation using Jenkins , Ansible etc.
Exposure to Agile delivery methodologies, working in a scrum team etc.
Relocation available
No
Travel required
Yes - up to 10%
Is this a part time position?
No
About BP
We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We have 75,000 employees in 80 countries, working towards delivering light, heat and mobility to millions of people, every day. We are one of the very few companies equipped to solve some of the big complex challenges that matter for the future. We have a real contribution to make to the world's ambition of a low carbon future. Join us, and be part of what we can accomplish together.
BP is one of the three largest energy companies in the world, operating in over 100 countries across 6 continents. Information Technology & Services (IT&S), provides a full range of IT services to BP's global business segments.
IT&S plays a critical role in the delivery of defined world-class operational services that BP businesses can rely upon in support of their own performance. Our specific accountabilities include the delivery of services to specified target levels, including availability, recoverability and cost to the corporation. These services must also be delivered safely and secured against the growing risk of viruses and other security threats.
We aim to benchmark our performance favorably against a defined peer group of the world's best and intend to deliver our services with professionalism to rival any major business corporation in the world - this is what we mean by being 'World Class'. To achieve this exciting level of performance will require a commensurate level of enthusiasm, commitment and expertise in our people.
Segment
Corporate & Functions
Closing Date
29-Nov-2018
Role synopsis
IT&S is at the centre of BP’s Group Strategy. We use our data and technology expertise, to improve efficiency, increase effectiveness and harness the transformational potential of digital technologies and new business models. Our innovations and achievements lead the way for BP to modernise the way it works. IT&S touches every part of BP and we have employees in over 30 countries.
Join us and you’ll have an opportunity to use your existing experience and expertise whilst continuing to develop professionally. Personal growth and development is encouraged and learning opportunities are plentiful. You are empowered to Explore, Think, Do.
If technology excites you, we want you!
We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Platform Engineer (LPE) within the Mulesoft Centre for Enablement. Mulesoft is one of the strategic platforms within BP and the SPL is responsible for enabling technical adoption for the Mulesoft Platform across the organization spanning Upstream, Downstream and Integrated Supply and Trading. This is likely to involve:Understanding platform capabilities that the business need and prioritizing the roadmap to deliver them centrally.
Guide large programs on the most optimal usage of the Mule platform, own the end to end technical engagement with the central C4E team to ensure success.
Act as “on the ground†enforcer of BP’s API vision to create a market place of reusable APIs, prevent dilution of the core use case of the platform.
Become the Technical Advisory Expert within BP and engage across different levels of organization – from developers to Executive Leadership teams
Key accountabilities
Own and deliver the Technical Backlog for the Central Platform Capability.
Review project designs and measure deliverables against Operational and Executive KPI targets set for the API platform.
Deliver solutions to extend platform geographically to run on different Cloud Zones and on-premise platforms.
Act as Single point of contact from BP to the product vendor to evaluate new features, fix current issues.
Implement BP’s vision to develop a balanced model of internal capability and a scalable partner model with vendors for resourcing Mulesoft projects.
Socialize API driven design to the larger architect community within BP and under write design patterns for API enabling BP’s strategic platforms.
Essential Education
A degree in a computer-science or related subject (or relevant work experience)
MCD - Integration and API Associate or higher certification
Essential experience and job requirements
Extensive experience working on large scale integration projects involving Mulesoft as an API management platform.
Proven track record of evangelising API driven thinking in organizations and ability to showcase success in this area is critical.
Experience in working on micro-services based deployment of Mule Applications on platforms such as OpenShift.
Direct working experience with Mulesoft on product featuring, testing and feedback
Other Requirements (e.g. Travel, Location)
In IT&S we are committed to the provision of agile or flexible working arrangements. Agile or flexible working encompasses a wide range of working options which support individuals to their full potential. It is more than adhoc home working or part time working, it’s about finding the best way and role modelling BP’s IT technology to get a job done, that works well for both the business and our employees.
So even if a job is advertised as full time, please reach out to the hiring manager or the recruiter as agile or flexible working arrangements may be considered.
Desirable criteria & qualifications
Experience in CICD Automation using Jenkins , Ansible etc.
Exposure to Agile delivery methodologies, working in a scrum team etc.
Relocation available
No
Travel required
Yes - up to 10%
Is this a part time position?
No
About BP
We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We have 75,000 employees in 80 countries, working towards delivering light, heat and mobility to millions of people, every day. We are one of the very few companies equipped to solve some of the big complex challenges that matter for the future. We have a real contribution to make to the world's ambition of a low carbon future. Join us, and be part of what we can accomplish together.
BP is one of the three largest energy companies in the world, operating in over 100 countries across 6 continents. Information Technology & Services (IT&S), provides a full range of IT services to BP's global business segments.
IT&S plays a critical role in the delivery of defined world-class operational services that BP businesses can rely upon in support of their own performance. Our specific accountabilities include the delivery of services to specified target levels, including availability, recoverability and cost to the corporation. These services must also be delivered safely and secured against the growing risk of viruses and other security threats.
We aim to benchmark our performance favorably against a defined peer group of the world's best and intend to deliver our services with professionalism to rival any major business corporation in the world - this is what we mean by being 'World Class'. To achieve this exciting level of performance will require a commensurate level of enthusiasm, commitment and expertise in our people.
Segment
Corporate & Functions
Closing Date
29-Nov-2018
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