Job Description:

C u s t o m e r & p r o d u c t s

We're gearing up for the future. At bp our goal for C&P is to deliver the future of mobility, energy and services

for our customers by innovating with new business models and service platform

C&P will become a hub, housing our midstream, lubricants, aviation, sale of chemicals, mobility and convenience, marketing and our next-generation businesses, making it a highly integrated and interconnected

organisation. And with safety being our core value, our commitment to safe and reliable operations will never change.

Want to join the team? This means:

• Being customer-centric, agile and adaptable to changing customer needs and dynamic markets
• Focusing on growth and development of customer offers
• Optimising the chemicals and fuels value chains to improve integrated value contributing to the reduction of carbon intensity of the products we create, and sell, by 50% by 2050 or sooner
• Creating strategic partnerships that drive long-term value for C&P
• Being digitally enabled and empowered by customer insights and data to deliver solutions

Role Synopsis:

The primary purpose of the role is to contribute to key parts of a number of different projects in the team that Build and develop new lubricant products, claims and test methods across spaces. The new products and methods are required to meet the changing demands of global markets and to provide opportunities to differentiate the performance of BP's products from its competitors.
The role holder will work under mentorship of more expert team members to support the reporting and delivery of the specifications for products that have new or improved performance features and/or improved cost of goods benefits compared to previous BP or competitors' products

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Participate in a portfolio of development/investigation projects, planning, completing and documenting test programmes so that key breakthroughs are delivered on time and on budget.
• Building with both authorities and operational staff within the function to facilitate the delivery of projects, these networks include product: testing, deployment, quality, stewardship, intellectual assets, research and compliance.
• Building effective networks outside of the technology function to include: suppliers of goods and services, technical consultancies, OEMs, BP marketing, BP Legal.
• Providing technical advice and mentorship as required
• Develop and share expertise to facilitate continuous improvement within the Development Team
• Under the mentorship of more experienced team members, support development of new and provide support for existing claims for Castrol's engine oils within the bikes product portfolio.
• Work with other members of the Claims and Demos team and with global/local marketing to deploy Claims for bikes

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:

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

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE AND JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Should have demonstrated ability in Lubricants/ related product development experience.
• Experience in delivering projects passionate about product development, engineering or research
• Demonstrate a collaborative approach to working
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Provide evidence of crafting novel work programmes

DESIRABLE CRITERIA
• Proven experience in Lubricants, Additives or Automotive/Manufacturing industries would be helpful.
• Basic knowledge of automotive, manufacturing and/or systems engineering.

Travel Requirement
Some travel may be required with this role, this is negotiable

Relocation Assistance:
This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:
This position is not available for 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}

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 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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