Job Description

Entity: Innovation & Engineering

Job Family Group: Research & Technology Group

Job Summary: Responsible for supporting research activities through the initiation, planning and delivery of research projects and experimental programmes, using basic technical capabilities to define work plans, develop and validate models, utilise collaborator feedback and analyse and modify testing activities to support BP group operations and develop new technology options for business renewal.

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Job Profile Summary

Our ambition is to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner, and to help the world get to net zero carbon. Our innovation and engineering community will be key in making this a reality. We have a vacancy within this community for a Technologist in the Investigational Analysis team.

The Investigational Analysis (IA) team is part of the applied sciences group within innovation and engineering. The team uses its deep technical expertise across a range of analytical subject areas to provide a troubleshooting forensic service down to a molecular and structural chemistry level across organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry. It combines detailed chemical interpretation and materials science experience to provide both rapid and conclusive technical solutions, to protect the business and advance its products.

A vacancy has arisen in the team based at Pangbourne UK, reporting into the Discipline Management Lead, Global Innovation Analytics, which would be well suited to candidates with background and expertise in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, to complement the existing technical strengths of the team.

Job Purpose:

To provide theoretical and practical Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy expertise to support the work of investigational analysis within bp, including work in service of research, product development, product deployment and blend plant activities. Particular focus will be directed to support activities related to thermal management fluids research and development

To support the advancement of bp expertise in the field of NMR, collaborating closely with both internal and external experts

To identify, evaluate and develop technical capability and ways of working that enable bp to deliver our aims at pace and to showcase our technology and build high-value relationships with our partners and customers

This is an operational analytical role in a team of technical specialists responsible for identifying and then carrying out investigational analyses on samples with speed, efficiency and accuracy to deliver results which meet customers\xe2\x80\x99 needs.

Key Accountabilities

Deliver safe and reliable operations through dedication to bp\xe2\x80\x99s HSSE standards, values and behaviours

Self-organisation and motivation to efficiently and effectively deliver fast, high quality analytical data to stakeholders in response to specific (often unique) queries or problems

Provide a high level of theoretical and practical laboratory expertise, with a focus on Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR)

Demonstrate strong problem-solving capability and meticulous attention to detail to equipment operation, methodology, lab operations and safety

The safe operation, calibration, method development, maintenance and fixing of analytical instrumentation

Support the Discipline Management Lead to ensure all laboratory and site documentation and equipment is follows Laboratory Quality Management Systems and auditing bodies

Provide internal customer liaison and delivery of test results and interpretation in a timely and efficient manner

Identify and implement opportunities for efficiency/effectiveness improvements in your area of responsibility

Job Holder Requirements:

Degree in Chemistry (or relevant scientific subject area) and/or equivalent laboratory

Suitable candidates will be self-starters with the ability to work in an agile and independent manner whilst also being strong teammates

Capable of engaging with a variety of technical partners to understand their needs, determine the nature of the problem, and propose solutions

Capable of conducting analyses and presenting technical information to a wide range of stakeholders

Shown expertise in spectroscopic techniques, including Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy, with a proven troubleshooting track record. Knowledge of other analytical techniques such as Infrared spectroscopy, Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry will be advantageous.

A knowledge and understanding of testing of electric vehicle fluids would be advantageous

Digital excellence through the use of informatics, data management, processing and visualisation tools are desirable

Experience of agile methodology and working in agile teams (such as scrums) would be beneficial

About BP

INNOVATION & ENGINEERING

Join us in creating, growing, and delivering innovation at pace, enabling us to thrive while transitioning to a net-zero world. All without compromising our operational risk management. Working with us, you can do this by:

deploying our coordinated capability and standards in service of our net zero and safety ambitions

driving our digital transformation and groundbreaking new business models

collaborating to deliver competitive customer-focused energy solutions

originating, scaling and commercialising innovative ideas, and crafting ground-breaking new businesses from them

protecting us by assuring management of our greatest physical and digital risks

Because together we are:

Originators, builders, guardians and disruptors

Engineers, technologists, scientists and entrepreneurs

Empathetic, curious, creative and inclusive

At bp, we provide a phenomenal environment and benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance, tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft your career path, life and health insurance, medical care package and many others!

Diversity sits at the heart of our company and as an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our mission by ensuring that our place can be anyone\'s place. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Reinvent your career as you help our business to meet the challenges of the future. Apply today!

Travel Requirement Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance: This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills: Agility core practices, Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Bioprocess Design, Catalysis, Chemical kinetic modelling, Collaboration, Communication, Creativity and Innovation, Curiosity, Experimental Design, Industry technology knowledge, Intellectual Asset Management, Life cycle and circularity, Multi-physics modelling, New process technology scale-up, Novel process development, Pilot and demonstration plant operation, Presenting, Problem Solving, Process Safety Engineering, Science and Technology Leadership, Scientific publication, Talent Matching, Technoeconomic evaluation of processes {+ 1 more}

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to bp\xe2\x80\x99s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please to request accommodations.

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