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Mechanical Engineering Lead – Europe & South Africa (ESA) Terminals
bp’s Purpose: To deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. Over 100 years of focusing on oil and gas development, we offer integrated energy solutions globally while driving toward net zero by 2050.
Important Note: Roles based in Southampton (SJS) or Sunbury will transition to Timber Square, Southwark, from Q4 2027.
** job Profile: Mechanical Engineering Lead – ESA Terminals**
Honorary for leading and delivering mechanical engineering support across Europe & South Africa (ESA) terminals. This role ensures safe, reliable, and compliant operation of assets while developing capabilities and driving mechanical integrity, risk management, and continual improvement.
** Key Accountabilities**
Team Leadership
- Lead and manage the ESA Mechanical Engineering team, providing direction, coaching, and technical guidance to ensure high-quality engineering support
- Foster collaboration across regional teams, encouraging knowledge-sharing and adoption of best practices
Operations & Compliance
- Ensure mechanical engineering input supports safe, reliable, and compliant operations aligned with bp’s Health, Safety, Security & Environmental (HSSE) expectations and Operational Management Systems (OMS) requirements
- Act as the focal point for mechanical integrity and engineering risk management, including:
- Leading engineering barrier reviews
- Supporting risk register inputs
- Oversee engineering work allocation, prioritisation, and assurance, guaranteeing timely deliverables across ESA terminals
Equipment & Technical Oversight
- Serve as Equipment Class Owner for ESA, overseeing discipline oversight across assigned classes and managing barrier health
- Current ownership of:
- P2 Structural Integrity
- P4 Mechanical Integrity
- P5 Relief Systems
- P9 Collision Prevention & Break-away Systems
- M1 Secondary Containment
- M2 Passive Fire Protection
- Current ownership of:
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- Integrate local learnings, global equipment strategies, and reliability insights into local strategies
- Verify designs, testing, and functional requirements in engineering phases
- Monitor barrier performance via OMS Self-Verification, KPIs, incidents, and assurance findings
Assurance & Improvement
- Proactively identify performance gaps and recommend corrective actions to the Risk Owner
- Support VP/SVP Risk Review processes as needed
Process & Stakeholder Engagement
- Support BP’s Major Programmes, including:
- Mechanical integrity improvements
- OMS 5.4 delivery
- Inspection and maintenance enhancements
- Guide Asset Engineers with technical oversight, prioritisation, and support
- Engage with Terminal Managers and Asset Teams to ensure engineering activities deliver value to site operations
Knowledge Development
- Develop and update key engineering processes (e.g., practices, standards)
- Foster capability growth within the team, including early-career engineers
- Provide training and support to ensure engineers are competent and successfully deployed
Required Skills & Experience
Technical & Sector Expertise
- Strong leadership experience, with a track record managing or influencing distributed engineering teams
- Mechanical Engineering background, preferably within:
- Terminals
- Pipelines
- Process facilities
- Extensive knowledge of Tanks, Pumps, Pipelines, Valves, and Marine Facilities (jetties, loading arms)
- Expertise in:
- Mechanical integrity
- Inspections
- Maintenance
- Asset engineering
Industry Knowledge & Standards
- Deep working knowledge of government and industry standards and practices
- Strong grasp of risk management, engineering governance, and assurance processes
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Soft Skills & Collaboration
- Influence skills across organisational and geographical boundaries
- Excellent communication abilities (technical and non-technical stakeholders)
- Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and performance management
- Familiarity with OMS principles in an operational context
Why Join bp?
bp is committed to learning, growth, and diversity, within a challenging yet supportive environment.
Benefits & Culture
- Open, inclusive culture
- Great work-life balance
- Extensive learning and development opportunities
- Career support via job path crafting
- Comprehensive benefits, including:
- Life & health insurance
- Medical care package
Diversity & Inclusion
bp values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on:
Race | Religion | Color | National origin | Gender and gender identity Sexual orientation | Age | Marital status | Veteran status | Disability status
bp accommodates individuals with disabilities to meet application, interview, and employment requirements.
Additional Information
- Travel requirements: Up to 25% travel may be required
- Relocation assistance: Not applicable for this role
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid (office/remote)
- **Evolution fit:**これはbpで契約を持つ従業員向けのキャリアページですので、当職務の情報をbp以外の従業員または候補者へ共有しないで下さい。
Nomination 과정 및 정보는 달릅니다. Legal Disclaimer: bp is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on protected characteristics. For those with accessibility needs, modifications to the bp recruitment process can be requested.
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