At bp, we're striving to meet the growing global demand for safe, sustainable, and affordable energy. A career in productions & operations is an opportunity to help shape the future of bp. As part of the team, you’ll create a more efficient business that makes the best possible use of all its resources as we transform our operating assets in pursuit of our net zero ambition. You’ll also help to develop hydrocarbon resources, delivering progressive projects and growing your talent in all kinds of new and exciting ways within the operational heart of bp.

The Process Operator is responsible for shutting equipment down, preparing for maintenance, and returning equipment to service once maintenance work is completed, including performing minor maintenance tasks. This role will be able to follow written and verbal direction while working in a dynamic team with the following key accountabilities:

• Troubleshoot and correct any deficiencies with the process/equipment and communicate to management, complete “Trouble-Shooting Guide” as necessary prior to Work Requests being written
• Understands Control of Work (CoW) and Process Safety policies, procedures and proper application and use of procedures or checklists while remaining compliant with Process Safety Management
• Write log of all activities that occurred during the shift and provide thorough handover to oncoming operator
• Accurate reading of levels, pressures, temperatures, and other operational components

A High School Diploma or equivalent is required for the role, however a bachelor’s degree or associate’s degree or completion of apprenticeship program will be advantageous. A minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience or technical field training or military experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment such as refinery, power, or chemical plant, or military equivalent preferred. Experience with distillation, filtration, separation, blending, storage, shipping, chemical reaction processes would greatly benefit the role holder.

A detailed oriented self-starter with excellent verbal, written communication and proficient computer skills are crucial to the role. We are looking for someone with strong mechanical proficiency with an understanding of physical science, chemistry, and mathematics. Ability to systematically troubleshoot and identify root causes, identify and assess safety hazards and continuously optimize operation are vital to succeed in this role.

The successful candidate will be:

• Working a rotating 12-hour shifts including days, nights, weekends, holidays and available for overtime in an outside all-weather environment
• Standing, walking, lifting, and carrying up to 30-pounds; bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling, dragging 50-yards, balancing, kneeling, crawling, use of hands and feet
• Climbing ladders and stairs, working at heights, and in limited scenarios making confined space entry.
• Wearing fresh air gear, respirators, and other protective equipment, as required
• Required to be able to work at heights. Ascending and descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, using feet, legs, and/or hands and arms. This height may be greater than 10 feet and may reach 100+ feet. Body agility is emphasized.
• Required to pass physical abilities testing

Recently, bp agreed to sell all of its 50% share of the Toledo Refinery to joint-venture partner Cenovus. The sale was recently announced, and the deal is expected to close in early 2023. After the sale closes, the refinery will be fully operated by Cenovus, and current bp employees who accept the Cenovus offer of employment will transition to Cenovus.

Please be aware that if you apply for this role and given the announcement of the sale of the Toledo Refinery to Cenovus, you consent to your personal data being transferred to Cenovus in some stage of the recruitment process.

You may find more information on Cenovus at www.cenovus.com.

Production & Operations

Operations Group

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Full time

United States of America

PRODUCTION & OPERATIONS

This is the place to truly drive change. Our people develop hydrocarbon resources, deliver projects, operate refineries as well as oil and gas production assets.

Join us and make a difference by:

• making our production and operations safer and more standardised
• driving quicker reduction of our carbon emissions
• growing cash returns and delivering improved reliability and optimisation
• maximising efficiency through sharing resources
• accelerating the digital transformation of our operating assets
• developing our people faster, leveraging the scale of P&O
• building greater integration and collaboration in service of our purpose

At bp, we believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life, including a generous paid parental leave policy and excellent retirement benefits, among others!

Entry

If you are selected for a position in the United States, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a post-offer/pre-placement drug test(and alcohol screening/medical examination if required by the role) as well as pre-placement verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process. The drug screen requires a hair test for which BP must be able to obtain a sufficient hair sample for analysis (~4 cm/1 ½” scalp, or > 2 cm/¾” body – arms & armpits/legs/chest)

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, BP is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, age, marital status, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning or any other protected group status. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us or have one of your representatives contact us at PeopleCareHouston@bp.com; or by telephone at 833 478 7480 8am-5pm CST/CDT Monday-Friday.

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