Subsea Technology Lead

Entity : Technology

Job Family Group : Engineering Group

Job Description :

Join us in creating, growing, and delivering innovation to reimagine energy for people and our planet. The Technology team develops, and scales low carbon technologies needed to meet the world’s energy demand whilst simultaneously decarbonizing bp’s operations and products.

The opportunity

The opportunity is for a Subsea Technology Lead who will act as technical expert leading the subsea technology development across both physical and digital technologies including activities such as : research, benchmarking, field trials, technology road mapping and lifecycles, proof of technology, proof of concept and proof of value.

Accountabilities

Identification of business opportunities to accelerate subsea technologies and value through the innovation funnel.

Interface and align priorities with stakeholders across Projects, Production, Subsurface and Wells through a strong interface with the Subsea organization within bp solutions

Chair the subsea technical committee and propose monthly sprint priorities

Propose scope for subsea technology budget and manage priorities through leadership of the subsea futures squad

e-Subsea program delivery of deployable Technology Readiness Level TRL 5 technology

Co-chair the Marine Autonomy Working Group (MAWG) and act as an advocate of low cost subsea and marine autonomy.

Lead and support external collaboration agreements with service and equipment providers, consortia, partners, and academics.

For subsea technology, lead management of 1) commercial strategy, 2) technology strategy, 3) intellectual asset management strategy and communications / external publications.

Provide coaching and assurance (i.e. ensuring alignment with relevant practices and standards and that work is technically correct)

Provide subsea technology support and insight into GCD through participation in the subsea front-end squad

Additional Relevant Skillsets

Advance the TRL of Digital Fiber Optic Sensing (DFOS) and enabling technologies to achieve full deployment of distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) in all future subsea wells.

Work with C&IAM SMEs, P&O SMEs responsible for lower Technical Readiness Level (TRL) subsea and fiber optic technologies.

Experience / Capabilities

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a scientific or engineering subject area (ideally with a high numeracy level)

Strong background and delivery in a recognized industry domain subject area (e.g. subsea, projects, etc.)

Strong knowledge across the full extent of subsea facilities with awareness of key areas of technology opportunity

Broad knowledge and experience of subsea technology focus areas, including : all electric Subsea Production System (SPS), subsea processing, all electric wells and marine autonomous systems

Comprehensive industry experience and proven ability to network across the industry (e.g. contribution to industry bodies and standards)

Experience of technology development

A passion for technology and research

A curious nature, with a willingness to challenge conventional thinking and evaluate alternative approaches.

Excellent communicator, especially across teams, sites and organizations.

Bias for action – following up on results and surprises and learning fast.

Interest in commercial / business models and intellectual assets

Why join us?

At bp, we provide an excellent working environment and employee benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance, tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft your career path, life and health insurance, medical care package and many others.

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting 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 significant, 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 others benefits.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Reinvent your career as you help our business meet the challenges of the future. Apply now!

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 :

Asking for Feedback, Asking for Feedback, Automation system hardware and configuration, Cathodic protection systems, Coaching, Collaboration, Communication, Conflict Management, Corrosion and materials for pipeline systems, Creating a high performing team, Deepwater pipelines, Delegation, Design for external hydrostatic pressures, Electrical analysis, Electro-hydraulic controls, Empowering Others, Engineering codes, Engineering in Projects, Flow assurance for pipeline systems, Giving Feedback, Goal Setting, Hydraulic analysis, Hydraulics for pipeline systems, Hydraulics for subsea hardware and controls, impact and interaction analysis {+ 46 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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