Sub-sea lab Associate Technician
Sub-sea lab Associate Technician
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At bp, we’re reimagining energy for people and our planet. We want to help the world reach net zero and improve people’s lives. Technology innovation will play a vital role in shaping the scale-up and commercialization of the net zero building blocks – and bp is investing in focused research and development (R&D) to generate future competitive advantage.
In bp, Innovation & Engineering (I&E) is where our in-house science and technology R&D is conducted, and within I&E, Applied Sciences (AS) focusses on the physical and biological world. The AS teams have the remit to differentiate the present and innovate the future, we help to maintain the competitiveness of our established businesses, such as Castrol and Fuels, while also creating the technology foundations for our transition growth businesses including biofuels, renewables, hydrogen, and electrification.
This is an opportunity to join us in creating, growing, and delivering innovation to reinvent energy for people and our planet.
The GME (Global Marine and Energy) Lab Technician in the GME TD (Technology Deployment) team will participate in projects that prepare and deploy new products for launch; provide routine and ad hoc testing and technical support to internal and external customers; and manage the GME labs including lab planning & testing and coordination with the wider site lab user community and other GME teams. The role holder will also contribute to the digitalisation of GME lab operations.
Key accountabilities
- Manage and prioritise blending of products and performance testing as requested.
- Manage storage of incoming raw materials including stock control, QC and MSDS
- Responsible for the implementation and management of laboratory operating procedures e.g. equipment calibration, raw material storage, equipment maintenance responsibilities
- Work closely with relevant technologists to ensure application of best laboratory practices, sample handling, lab standards and all HSE regulations.
- Working cross Pangbourne and the wider Applied Sciences (AS) and Castrol GME teams to deliver exemplary technical support.
- Building relationships based on trust with a wide range of internal stakeholders.
- Aligning team priorities with GME strategic priorities and focuses on delivery.
Essential criteria
- Degree or equivalent experience in Chemistry, Engineering or related technical discipline.
- Strong safety mindset for safe lab operations and planning.
- Laboratory work experience including control of raw materials, accurate blending and servicing customers in a timely manner, ability to operate specialized rig equipment.
- Inclusive working attitude, ability to work with global cross functional AS and Castrol’s colleagues and teams.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of subsea industry and operations.
- Demonstrated experience in lubricants, additives or chemical industries would be advantageous.
- Can work independently and as a team player.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Good time management and prioritisation skills
Why Join our team?
At bp, we provide an excellent working environment and employee 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.
We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.
There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are significant, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and others benefits.
Reinvent your career as you help our business meet the challenges of the future. Thinking about applying? Learn more about our amazing discretionary UK reward and benefits to help you get the most out of work and life.
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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 disabilities may request a reasonable 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 accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations.
If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.
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