Graduate - Technology- Advanced Low Carbon Engineer (EC) - US, Chicago, IL
Applied Sciences is the centralized scientific resource within bp focused on driving bp's transition into a net zero company by 2050 or before. We are the home of bp's scientists with expertise built on a foundation of outstanding laboratory experimentation and field experience. We provide products and solutions to meet market needs and lead the longer-term technology agenda. We identify emerging trends and innovate to develop energy pathways and platforms that will provide the future pipeline for our net zero transition.
We develop and support bp's differentiated fuels & Castrol products and target innovative low carbon and bio process solutions.
About the Role
At bp, we're reimagining energy for people and our planet. With operations working across almost every part of the energy system, we're leading the way in reducing carbon emissions and developing more sustainable methods for solving the energy challenge.
We're a diverse team of engineers, scientists, traders and business professionals determined to find answers to problems that must be solved. But we know we can't do it alone. We're looking for people who share our passion for reinvention to bring a new perspective, collaborative spirit, and to challenge our thinking in our ambition to achieve net zero!
Our Technology function is one of bp's key business groups and is positioned to be an engine for innovation across bp. We play a key role in redefining bp into a successful, financially resilient low carbon company. Within Technology, the Applied Sciences teams apply science, in combination with engineering, digital and commercial capabilities from across the organization, to help realize our net zero future.
This role is part of a development program where for three years you will work in three different areas within Applied Sciences giving you exposure to the following activity sets:
- Research & innovation
- Analytics, testing and modeling
- Product development, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance
- Technical support
- Global product stewardship
- Demonstration & commercialization
- Refining and process engineering
About You
- Experience with leading projects related to conventional and renewable fuels devising relevant plans, expanding capability, and delivering results and insights to meet business needs
- Safe and compliant operation of experimental /process equipment and driving a culture of innovation across various projects related to refining processes, engineering fundamentals, fuel products across the value chain, and/or experience with sustainability
- Must have cumulative and major GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Pursuing Masters or PhD degree from a recognized institute of higher learning, ideally focused in Chemical/Process Engineering, Chemistry and Sustainability
- Must be open for relocation within the United States, but your first and final posting is likely to be in Chicago, Illinois
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities, organize and multi-task in a multidisciplinary environment, and work independently
- Self-motivated with an enthusiastic, proactive, and passionate approach to learn and inspire
- Imaginative and creative problem solver
- Energetic communicator and collaborator
- Ability to independently lead projects
- Experience and knowledge of the generation and management of intellectual property
- The candidate will be intellectually curious, creative, and able to adapt to a changing environment