Job Description

Job Family Group:

Research & Technology Group

This is a role within the Castrol organisation and the successful candidate will become part of the Castrol ring-fence. If you are part of the ring-fence, it is expected that your employment will move with Castrol to new ownership.

Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner!

The Technologist in the Product Development team will execute and participate in projects that develop new lubricants for market deployment. As part of a high profile team the role holder will gain exposure to the processes involved in technical development and will need to network globally to make sure that the products meet the requirements of key customers and stakeholders. The role holder will work autonomously in delivery of projects and will develop and share expertise through the broader team.

The role holder is encouraged to have proficiency in a number of core product development skills whilst seeking to broaden their capability in other areas.

Key accountabilities

• Execute and deliver of a range of development and test programmes to ensure new products can be introduced to market and to understand any impacts observed. This will require effective planning, execution and documentation of results so that key milestones are delivered on time and on budget.

• Manage budgets ranging from $50k to $1m and accurately manage costs and forecasts.

• Build effective networks with both subject matter experts and operational staff within the technology function to facilitate the delivery of programmes. These networks include product testing, product deployment, product quality, product stewardship, intellectual assets, and research and innovation.

• Building effective networks outside of the technology function to include: suppliers of goods and services, technical consultancies, OEMs, Castrol marketing, Castrol Legal.

• Regular communication and review of programme progress with the wider project team.

• Develop and share expertise to facilitate continuous improvement within the Product Development team.
  

Crucial Education

• Degree or equivalent in chemistry, engineering or a related technical discipline.
  

Essential Experience and Job Requirements

• Demonstrated track record in delivering projects passionate about product development, engineering or research

• Demonstrate a collaborative approach to working

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills

• Demonstrated proficiency in designing novel work programmes
  

Desirable Criteria

• Demonstrated experience in lubricants, additives or automotive/manufacturing industries would be advantageous

• Knowledge and experience of product development processes, fuels and lubricants technology, mechanical engineering or related disciplines.

• Good knowledge of automotive, manufacturing and/or systems engineering.
  

Why join us?

At bp, we support our people to grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, excellent retirement benefits, among others!

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

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

Travel Requirement:

Up to 25% 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, Artificial intelligence, Creating new methodologies, Experimental Design, Formulated product testing, Formulation Deployment, Formulation design, Influencing, Intellectual Asset Management, Multi-physics modelling, Presenting, Product Development, Product Sustainability Performance Management, Project Management, Raw materials knowledge, Research and Development, Rheology, Safety management across the value chain, Science and Technology Leadership, Scientific publication, Technology Management Processes, Testing electric vehicle charging systems, Thought Leadership {+ 2 more}

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

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