Project Engineer

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The Project Engineer is a key leadership role which assists the Hemisphere Engineering Manager in delivery of engineering objectives in the region. The role manages key capital projects through all phases of the project including scoping, cost estimating, safety reviews, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and hand-over to facility management. The role will define, develop and provide assurance on the Lubricant specific standards, technical practices and processes for manufacturing operations.

The candidate will provide engineering expertise, recommend engineering solutions and develop capital expenditure proposals in support of business requirements. The candidate will have a proven ability to apply project management principles in the execution of capital projects, with deep capabilities to assess and evaluate the production, cost and safety/integrity benefits of activities funded through the CAPEX budget. 

The role shall help in delivering top quartile safety, reliability, cost and time performance in all capital projects executed and aid local project teams the processes and policies for capital management, project execution and management of change.

What you will deliver

Serves as project manager for confidential and other large capital projects.

• Applies all applicable BP, SPU and local engineering policies, practices and standards during execution of projects
• Accountable for safe delivery of project objectives (scope, cost and schedule)
• Accountable for managing, forecasting and tracking project capital expenditure to budget
• Develops scopes for large, strategic, capital, and supply chain strategy projects to support the Lubricant Business needs.
• Manages contract and outside engineering resources

Provides engineering expertise, recommends engineering solutions and develops capital expenditure proposals in support of business requirements.

Supports the Hemisphere Engineering Manager in the development and management of processes and policies for capital management, project execution and management of change.

Defines, deploys and assures relevant Group Engineering standards and practices as delegated.

Provides assurance of Capex execution performance through regular project reporting reviews with the Hemisphere Engineering Manager, leading to timely escalation of exceptions and appropriate approval of scope changes and contingency releases in accordance with established Project Life Cycle procedures.

Feeds into strategic capital investment Plan in tandem with business growth objectives for growth countries in the region. Ensures delivery in accordance with the timeline agreed with customers

Conducts or participates in peer assists within the envelope.

Coaches and supports the Hemisphere Cost Engineer in procurement related matters

What you will need to be successful

Experience

• 8 to 12 years Experience in managing projects with formal training in project management is required.
• Deep understanding of internationally recognized industry standards and best practices with a proven ability to apply industry, standards, national and local legislation and regulation in the context of implementing projects and managing risks.
• Leading, coaching, mentoring and managing performance through expectation setting and appropriate progress management via key performance indicators for project life cycle.
• Working experience in East and/ or SE-Asia/ANZ region

Desirable Experience

• Lubricants and/or consumer packaged goods experience.
• Packaging engineering experience in fast moving consumer packaged goods lines and equipment.
• Plant/Manufacturing experience in project execution and/or maintenance.

Education:

Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical or Petroleum)

You will work with

Key customers include the Regional Leadership team, Plant Managers and Local Technical / Engineering Managers in the assets.

Effective leadership and influencing skills to deliver the accountabilities in this role while operating through a zone of influence through a network.

Uses a wide range & depth of technical or specialized knowledge and provides technical leadership & expert advice to others.

Provides technical coaching / professional guidance and assists in the development of others.

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 fostering 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!

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.

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