Upstream – Mechanical Engineering Challenger

The role of a Mechanical Engineer in Upstream Technology is to identify, guide development, testing and deployment of new and emerging technologies to make our operations safer, more reliable and competitive. This is a constantly evolving field, and our current areas of activity include:

•Low Carbon – detecting, quantifying and reducing emissions, and pursuing lower carbon opportunities to support the energy transition

•Predictive Operations - developing and using cutting-edge data science and predictive capabilities to prevent production plant outages and optimize performance

•Remote Inspection - applying drones, crawlers, underwater vehicles, satellites and permanently installed sensor systems to remotely monitor and protect the integity of our global operations

•Robotic Maintenance - using robots to perform repetitive or difficult-to-access tasks, increasing safety, and improving efficiency by allowing our people to focus on overall plant operations

•Integrity Management – advancing the use of new solutions to improve safety and reliability, such as next generation materials and coatings, big data analytics, corrosion and erosion models

The role involves understanding the challenges and areas for improvement identified in our current production operations; identifying potential technology solutions; coordinating the early test of these solutions at one or more of our global operating sites, on land or offshore. We use Agile methodology to get the appropriate solution into the field as soon as possible.

Minimum Requirements

• Must have cumulative and major GPA of 3.2 or higher

• BP will not support US Immigration sponsorship for full-time or long-term employment

• Seeking a Bachelor's degree

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Preferred Requirements

• Majoring in Mechanical Engineering or other closely related discipline

• Graduating in December 2018 through August 2019

 

Our Upstream graduate program is known as the challenge program. As a challenger in upstream, you will enjoy real responsibility from day one – getting to grips with business challenges and gaining broad exposure to the business from the start.

We put development at the heart of our offer, giving graduates like you the chance to experience real operations first-hand. Through robust assessments, technical coaching and cutting-edge formal learning, we’ll drive your quick progression, making this an award winning program and an opportunity like no other.

The Upstream Challenge program is not rotational by nature – the focus is more on the depth of learning and expertise. In some cases Challengers may benefit from moving into a new role during the program, but this will be entirely driven by their individual development plan.

What we offer:

• A real job from day one

• Roadmaps to navigate technical development

• Support for professional qualifications

• Regular feedback and guidance

• Access to technical coaches

• Global and local networks

• Modern learning solutions available anywhere anytime

 

The Upstream segment is responsible for our activities in oil and natural gas exploration, field development and production, as well as midstream transportation, storage and processing. We also market and trade natural gas, including liquefied natural gas, power and natural gas liquids.

We deliver our exploration, development and production activities through five global technical and operating functions:

• The exploration function is responsible for renewing our resource base through access, exploration and appraisal, while the reservoir development function is responsible for the stewardship of our resource portfolio over the life of each field.

• The global wells organization and the global projects organization are responsible for the safe, reliable and compliant execution of wells (drilling and completions) and major projects.

• The global operations organization is responsible for safe, reliable and compliant operations, including upstream production assets and midstream transportation and processing activities.

We optimize and integrate the delivery of these activities across 12 regions, with support provided by global functions in specialist areas of expertise: technology, finance, procurement and supply chain, human resources and information technology.

BP is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.