Technical Support Technologist - Analytical at BP Energy

Entity:

Technology

Job Family Group:

Research & Technology Group

Job Description:

About us
Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we need new talent to pursue commercial opportunities, fueled by world-class insight and expertise. We’re always striving for more innovative digital solutions, sustainable outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too. Together we continue to grow as the world’s leading energy company!
 

Job Purpose:

The primary responsibility of this role is the coordination and fulfilment of lubricants analytical services for the Industrial lubricants business and broader Applied Sciences teams. This role reports into the Expert Team Leader and covers all analytical activities relating to Industrial lubricants, greases and metal working fluids under the Castrol brand, raw materials and related customer services investigative analysis work.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide high level of chemical and physical analysis supporting customer technical service, product development, supply chain and new materials evaluation.
• Performs detailed complex analysis of samples (typically >50% non-routine) using a variety of analytical equipment/techniques to determine possible chemical changes in BP/Castrol and competitor products or chemical contamination from external sources.
• Interpret/validate analytical results which lead to recommendations on how to correct or better control BP/Castrol products in service.
• Validates precision of work internally and externally using standards/round robins etc.  
• Commission new equipment and deliver high standard of analytical support in a safe and compliant manner.
• Maintain equipment and inventory of accessories and take charge of equipment maintenance and calibration as equipment owner.
• Completes and reports on investigational analysis within timeframe agreed with customer/requester.
• Manage incoming samples, in-progress samples and retained samples in a safe and compliant way.
• Maintain inventory of regular reagents and standards.
• Work with the marketing and sales team to demonstrate the analytical capabilities of Castrol to customers.
• Follow relative OMS and HSSE guidelines and policy in the lab.

Essential Criteria & Qualifications

• Degree in Analytical Chemistry or Chemistry
• Proven industry experience in analytical chemistry with instrumental analysis including GC-MS, ICP, FT-IR and SEM-EDS are required.
• Analytical experience covering lubricants, metalworking fluids, corrosion preventives and greases is important and would be viewed as an advantage.

How much do we pay (Base)? ( 84,000.00 & 156,000.00)

*Please note the pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting.  You may learn more about our generous benefits here Explore Our Benefits.

Why join bp:
At bp, 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 encouraging 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, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!
 

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% 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:

Advanced spectroscopies, Advanced spectroscopies, Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Separation Science, Analytical Thinking, Collaboration, Communication, Continuous Improvement, Creativity and Innovation, Experimental Design, Hazard Identification, Imaging Techniques, Industry technology knowledge, Instrument Calibration, Laboratory Operations, Material science, Organizational Knowledge, Problem Solving, Product Development, Quality conformance, Research and Development, Science and Technology Leadership, Scientific publication, Separation science, Stakeholder Management {+ 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.
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.