Job Description:

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.

We are looking for Area Production Manager - Shah Deniz to join our team in Baku, Azerbaijan!

You will act as key stakeholder of the ADP and accountable for translation of ADP into set of activities (e.g., 20Q, 8Q integrated schedule).

Reporting to the Vice President Production AGT (Azerbaijan, Georgia, Türkiye), the Area Production Manager (APM) will contribute to the Regional resource allocation process for Production and coordinates production impacting resource allocation with Enablers for the QBR for the PDU.

Please note that the role is open for Azerbaijani citizens only.

Job responsibilities:

Responsible for safety and risk of Area Production facilities, including reservoir and wells.

Hold the 8Q Area Risk Management plan, including performance.

Responsible for and manages the Production Delivery Unit (PDU) and holds the Production and business delivery and cost for the Area.

Responsible for 8Q Production forecasting, management, and delivery across the four choke points of Area production (reservoir, wells, facilities, export); including Carbon.

Own reliable, compliant, and efficient operation of Area Production and related facilities, including reservoir and wells.

Drive the business prioritization for the Production Area, and integration with enablers (Site Projects Unit, Area Development Unit, Wells Unit) and PDU through the Quarterly Business Review (QBR) process.

Set the business mission and associated key objectives and performance management delivery across 8Q timeframe

Own and manage Area OPEX funds and activity to deliver production capacity growth, vulnerability reduction and efficiency improvements across all four choke points.

Drive effective execution at site, including quality, efficiency, and adherence to processes in service of Production.

Accountable for Site Managers (OIMs/OSMs) and site operational performance, supported by the Operation, Engineering and Maintenance & Reliability Discipline Managers

In this role, we have the following requirements

Education:

University degree in Science/ Engineering or equivalent technical degree

Essential knowledge, skills and experience

• At least 15 years' experience in oil and/or gas plant operations
• Be an inclusive technical and safety leader, empowering all to speak up, honestly and with transparency
• Drive operational discipline across the organization with particular emphasis on performance management.
• Proven track record in supervisory role in multi-disciplinary teams with a focus on growing and developing talent and building an inclusive culture
• Ability to establish trustful business relationships and networking with partners including contractors and government
• Solid business acumen and understanding of business priorities
• Good commercial and cost management skills
• Track record of integrating a business across four chokes and delivering base management excellence experience
• Proficiency in English and Azerbaijani languages, both written and verbal

Why join our team?

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging 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 meaningful, 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 many others benefits! We operate a hybrid model with 60% from the office and 40% from home with flexibility as agreed with line management.

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:
Control of Work, Cost-conscious decision-making, Maintenance general, Procedures and practices, Reliability general, Risk Management, Safety Leadership, Turnaround general

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.

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.